NANJING, China, August 17, 2023 – Whale Cloud, a leading technology company providing software solutions and services for telecommunications and multiple industries, is pleased to be recognized as a sample vendor in the 2023 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Cloud Computing report within the Sovereign Cloud category.

Gartner Hype Cycles provide a graphic representation of the maturity and adoption of technologies and applications, and how they are potentially relevant to solving real business problems and exploiting new opportunities. **

In this report, Whale Cloud has been acknowledged in the Sovereign Cloud domain. With a proven record in emerging markets, Whale Cloud’s Local Public Cloud (LPC) solution complies with local regulations and data sovereignty requirements. By leveraging LPC, organizations can effectively manage and monetize their cloud services while ensuring data privacy and security in accordance with the specific jurisdiction they operate in.

“We are excited to be recognized in Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Cloud Computing report within the Sovereign Cloud category,” said Andy Nie, SVP of Whale Cloud International. “We believe that this acknowledgement affirms the value and impact of our cloud solutions, which empower organizations to navigate the complex landscape of data sovereignty and compliance, while simultaneously accelerating their cloud transformation journey. We will continue to push boundaries, leveraging our expertise to drive meaningful advancements and deliver exceptional value to our customers in the ever-evolving industry."

In addition to the recognition we received in the Gartner Hype Cycle™ for Cloud Computing, 2023, we have also been acknowledged in two other prestigious reports. We have been recognized in the Hype Cycle™ for Cloud Platform Services, 2023, and the Hype Cycle™ for Cloud Privacy, 2023.

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