Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of its Asia Pacific (Taipei) Region, marking a significant milestone in its investment strategy for Taiwan.
The new region — featuring three Availability Zones and region code ap-east-2 — is the first AWS infrastructure region in Taiwan and the fifteenth in the Asia Pacific region, reinforcing AWS’s global infrastructure footprint with a total of 117 Availability Zones across 37 regions.
Strengthening Local Infrastructure for Strategic Growth
The launch underlines AWS’s commitment to Taiwan’s digital transformation. Over the past decade, AWS has made strategic infrastructure investments, including:
CloudFront edge locations (2014, 2018) to enhance content delivery.
Direct Connect locations (2018, 2024) to enable high-speed private connectivity.
AWS Outposts (2020) to extend AWS infrastructure to on-premises locations.
AWS Local Zone in Taipei (2022) to support low-latency workloads.
With the new region, AWS is now better positioned to meet data residency, latency, and compliance needs across Taiwan’s dynamic economic landscape, from high-tech manufacturing to finance and healthcare.
Supporting Digital Innovation for Leading Customers
AWS’s investment enables organizations of all sizes to innovate and scale more efficiently. Taiwanese companies leveraging AWS infrastructure include:
Cathay Financial Holdings (CFH): A key player in fintech, CFH uses AWS to enhance security, meet compliance mandates, and expand digital financial services.
Gamania Group: Leveraging AWS for its AI-powered Vyin AI platform, Gamania integrates celebrity IP with generative AI, using AWS to ensure security, responsiveness, and low-latency user experiences.
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT): As a leading telecom and cloud provider, CHT is using AWS tools like Amazon Bedrock to power AI innovation. The new region further strengthens CHT’s ability to deliver secure, high-performance cloud services for regulated sectors.
Enabling Growth Through a Strong Partner Ecosystem
The AWS Partner Network (APN) is central to accelerating cloud adoption in Taiwan. Key partners include:
eCloudvalley Digital Technology Group: An AWS Premier Tier Services Partner with 600+ certifications, eCloudvalley plays a pivotal role in scaling cloud adoption across industries, particularly in regulated sectors like finance and healthcare.
Nextlink Technology: As a certified Managed Service Provider and Government Consulting Competency Partner, Nextlink is helping enterprises leverage the new region for data localization, low-latency apps, and high-performance computing.
SAP: A global strategic partner of AWS, SAP supports enterprise customers in Taiwan through RISE with SAP, offering scalable, secure cloud solutions tailored for AI innovation and operational resilience on AWS.
Powering the Future of Taiwan’s Digital Economy
The AWS Asia Pacific (Taipei) Region is more than just an infrastructure expansion — it’s a catalyst for economic modernization, industry digitization, and AI-powered transformation. With world-class cloud technology, local data control, and a growing ecosystem of customers and partners, AWS is firmly positioning itself as a critical enabler of Taiwan’s digital future.
InfotechLead.com News Desk
