Alibaba Cloud and edForce Partner to Boost Cloud Talent in India

India, 7th April, 2025 – Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group and a global leader in digital infrastructure, has joined hands with edForce, India’s leading Workforce Upskilling Accelerator, to deliver industry-aligned cloud computing and AI training across the country. This strategic alliance aims to bridge the ever-growing cloud skills gap in India and empower enterprises to scale their digital transformation efforts.

As per NASSCOM and BCG’s joint report, over 2 million new cloud-related roles are expected to emerge in India by 2027, yet a substantial skills gap persists, with only a fraction of the workforce adequately trained. In parallel, the global cloud market is forecasted to reach $1.2 trillion by 2028, growing at a 17.5% CAGR, driven by rapid enterprise adoption and cloud-native innovation.

Alibaba Cloud, ranked among the top three global cloud service providers, brings its robust portfolio of elastic computing, big data analytics, security, and AI-powered solutions to this partnership. edForce, with its proven track record of delivering large-scale training programs to organizations like Infosys, Walmart, Amazon, and Sony, will facilitate learning through hands-on CloudLabs, real-world simulations, and instructor-led training.

“This collaboration with Alibaba Cloud strengthens our commitment to providing India’s workforce with the tools and training to compete globally,” said Ravi Kaklasaria, Co-founder & CEO of edForce. “Together, we’re accelerating cloud upskilling for the enterprises that are building India’s digital economy.”

This partnership will drive high-impact outcomes for both organizations and learners by

  • Delivering Alibaba Cloud certifications that enhance credibility and employability for IT professionals.
  • Offering hands-on training in cloud architecture, AI, storage, and security, all aligned with modern enterprise needs.
  • Supporting digital transformation initiatives across sectors like fintech, retail, manufacturing, and public services.

Together, Alibaba Cloud and edForce will nurture a pipeline of certified cloud professionals, enabling Indian enterprises — big and small — to thrive in a cloud-first, AI-driven future.

Code AI 2025 2nd International Conference on Data Science & AI Exploration

Bengaluru, 7th April 2025: The highly anticipated 2nd International Conference on Data Science & Exploration in Artificial Intelligence, Code AI 2025 is set to take place at MAHE Dubai, UAE on 7th April, Monday from 9:00 am onwards. The event will gather esteemed experts, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and data science.

The event will feature Dr. Hong Lin, Professor Department of Computer Science, University of Houston, Downtown, USA, and Dr. Jalil Piran, Head of the Department of CSE, Sejong University, Seoul as the Guest of Honor. The event will also welcome distinguished Chief Guests, including Prof. (Dr.) Narayana Sabhahit, Pro Vice Chancellor of Technology and Science at MAHE, Prof. and Prof. (Dr.) S. Sudhindra, Academic President at MAHE Dubai.

Prof. (Dr.) Madhu Veeraraghavan Pro Vice Chancellor MAHE Bengaluru, in his absence conveyed his message, “Code AI 2025, is a platform that will bring artificial intelligence and data science professionals together from across the globe for a groundbreaking session to shape the future of technology.”

With a strong lineup of patrons and program chairs, Prof. (Dr.) Iven Jose, Director MIT, MAHE Bengaluru, Dr. S K Pandey, Dean – STEM Programs Chairperson-SoEIT, MAHE Dubai, UAE, Dr. Dayananda P, Professor and Head of IT at MIT, MAHE Bengaluru, Dr. Shreyas J, Assistant Professor, Department of IT MIT, MAHE Bengaluru, Dr. Gururaj H L, Associate Professor at MIT, MAHE Bengaluru, and Dr. Sophia Rahaman, Program Director, Comp. Sci & IT, SoEIT – MAHE Dubai, UAE, CODE AI 2025 is expected to be a significant platform for knowledge exchange and networking in the AI and data science domain.

The conference is being organized in association with the Department of Information Technology, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru, School of Engineering – Information Technology (SoE-IT), and Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, UAE.