Alibaba and HTC have formed a partnership to explore virtual reality (VR) solutions for customers worldwide.

The partnership is intended to advance VR with cloud computing, focusing on developing solutions to tackle bandwidth allocation and data processing needs in areas such as VR video production and VR broadcasting.

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It will also support over 50 global leading software companies to launch businesses in the Chinese market in 2017 and introduce advanced information technologies and solutions into China. The first batch of partners includes 11 international software providers like software company SAP SE, SUSE Linux GmbH and data management and storage company Hitachi Data Systems, according to China Daily. 

“Cloud computing has continuously broken the boundaries of what we thought possible, accelerating the rate of innovation. The partnership between Alibaba Cloud and HTC will bring two of the world’s most disruptive technologies together to bring more value to businesses looking to leverage VR and cloud. This partnership will accelerate the development of VR technology in China and encourage widespread, global adoption,” said Ge JIN, Business Architect Director at Alibaba Cloud, in an official press release.

The two companies are developing a room-scale VR function called Vive. It allows true-to-life interactions and experiences thanks to an adjustable headset, two wireless controllers with HD haptic feedback and 360 degrees absolute motion tracking, as well as a front-facing camera that blends physical elements into the virtual world.

Alibaba says that cloud computing and VR technology complement each other on commercial applications. Cloud computing provides algorithm capacity and infrastructure to increase definition, minimize system crashes and conserves bandwidth.

The partnership with Alibaba will help bring together industry developers to build a VR cloud ecosystem and extend Viveport to connect Alibaba Cloud’s cloud computing platform, according to Mobile World Live.

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