On December 28th, the “Global Craftsmen” platform, which serves over 150,000 cross-border enterprises, revealed that within just six months of launching some of its AI functionalities, the weekly call volume for these functions skyrocketed by an astonishing 1,000%. Currently, over 80% of the business processes on the platform are fully AI-driven.

At the same time, the demand for cloud infrastructure has seen a dramatic upswing. Tencent Cloud announced on the same day that for the cross-border e-commerce enterprises it serves, overall cloud usage is projected to surge by 105% year-on-year in 2025, with a rapid 70% increase in AI product calls.

Enterprises are streamlining their IT cost structures through “deep cloud adoption” and strategically reallocating the saved resources into AI innovation, thus creating a virtuous cycle of growth. To make this trend more accessible, Tencent Cloud, in partnership with “Global Craftsmen,” has launched the “Cloud Empowerment Overseas Expansion Initiative.” This initiative provides million-dollar cloud computing subsidies, significantly lowering the barrier for cross-border enterprises to embrace intelligent transformation.

In the customer acquisition phase, which is crucial for overseas business expansion, AI is revolutionizing the traditional model that heavily relies on human resources. For example, by 2025, OKKI AI, a product under Alibaba.com, has cumulatively assisted merchants in completing 890 million professional tasks.

Its capabilities go beyond rapid screening. By analyzing vast amounts of public data and supply chain graphs, it systematically uncovers low-exposure small and medium-sized clients that are challenging to identify through traditional methods, thereby reshaping enterprises' market perceptions.

Producing high-quality, localized video content is essential for attracting global consumers but has long been a significant challenge for small and medium-sized sellers. The collaboration between the “Global Craftsmen” platform and Tencent Cloud showcases how AI can address this issue.

The platform's functionality seamlessly integrates the creative generation capabilities of Tencent's Hunyuan large model with the enhanced processing capabilities of audio-visual AI. The large model analyzes product selling points and intelligently generates creative scripts. Through Tencent Cloud's global acceleration network, videos are distributed worldwide in a stable and efficient manner.

Tencent Cloud operates servers across 21 regions globally and boasts over 3,200 global acceleration nodes in its international network, ensuring rapid and consistent deployment and access of enterprise services worldwide.

Leveraging this robust cloud infrastructure, AI capabilities can be effectively deployed and utilized. Tencent Cloud's comprehensive product matrix, ranging from large models and AI infrastructure to vertical scenario solutions, empowers SaaS providers like “Global Craftsmen” to swiftly develop and deliver AI applications to end sellers.

Currently, over 90% of leading Chinese Internet companies expanding overseas have opted to partner with Tencent Cloud. After migrating to Tencent Cloud, “Global Craftsmen” achieved a 60% reduction in overall IT costs.

To extend this growth model to a wider range of small and medium-sized cross-border sellers, Tencent Cloud and “Global Craftsmen” jointly launched the “Cloud Empowerment Overseas Expansion Initiative” on December 28th. This initiative targets over 150,000 cross-border e-commerce enterprises, offering million-dollar Tencent Cloud vouchers and a 14-day free trial of “Global Craftsmen” AI tools.

Looking ahead, both parties will continue to deepen their collaboration, exploring cutting-edge areas such as cross-border private domain AI customer service and industry-specific vertical large models. This will assist Chinese brands in building new core competencies centered around intelligent technologies in the global market.

References:

https://www.luaninfo.com/laxw/bxgz/content_231417

https://www.geekpark.net/news/358592

http://szjj.china.com.cn/2024-07/15/content_42862297.html