BambooCloud Founder Dong Ning Recognized as One of Shenzhen’s 45 Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs on the 45th Anniversary of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. To celebrate this milestone, the Deep Business Association Party Committee, Deep Business General Association, Shenzhen Business Federation, Shenzhen Time-Honored Brand Association, Shenzhen SME Public Service Alliance, Deep Business Research Institute, Shenzhen Women in Science and Technology Association, and Deep Business Charity Foundation jointly launched the "Tribute to 45 Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs in Shenzhen" initiative.
On March 4, Shenzhen Business Daily published a special feature honoring these exceptional women leaders for their outstanding contributions to Shenzhen’s high-quality development.Dong Ning, Founder of Bamboocloud, was recognized for her groundbreaking innovations in digital technology, exceptional industry leadership, and strong commitment to social responsibility, earning her a place on the prestigious list.
Dong Ning founded Bamboocloud in 2013, leading her team to break the foreign monopoly in the IAM (Identity and Access Management) field. She pioneered the independent R&D and domestic implementation of IAM middleware software. The company holds over 200 patents and software copyrights, witnessing the evolution of IAM technology in China from its inception to rapid industry growth. Bamboocloud is a leader in the domestic IAM industry, serving top clients across various sectors, including government, finance, manufacturing, energy, automotive, and aviation. In the "2024 Global and China IAM Middleware Market Report" published by the renowned global consultancy, Frost & Sullivan, Bamboocloud ranked first. The company has attracted investment from leading domestic institutions, such as Huawei Hubble, Qianhai Mother Fund, Sequoia China, Kunlun Capital, Dongfang Fuhai, and Dachen Venture Partners.
Throughout her entrepreneurial journey of over a decade, as Bamboocloud's "navigator," Dong Ning has been dedicated to driving innovation in the digital identity field through technological, product, and business model innovations, as well as a global perspective. She has received numerous honors, including being named a National Exemplary Woman Entrepreneur, one of Forbes China’s 20 Most Promising Women in Business, an EY Asia Pacific Successful Female Entrepreneur, and a Youth Leader in Strategic Emerging Industries in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
On March 6, the "6th Greater Bay Area Women Entrepreneurs' Mulan Forum," guided by the Shenzhen Women's Federation and hosted by the Shenzhen Chamber of Commerce United Party Committee, grandly opened. Over 800 political and business leaders, outstanding female entrepreneurs, and media representatives from the Greater Bay Area gathered to share experiences and exchange ideas, injecting more "her power" into the high-quality development of industries.
In the theme forum session of "AI Empowering Industrial Upgrading", Cui Junhong, Chairman and Founder of Shenzhen Smart Ocean Technology Co., Ltd., Dong Ning, Founder of Shenzhen Bamboocloud Technology Co., Ltd., Zhao Yiqing, Executive Director and President of Ruihe Digital Technology Holdings Co., Ltd., Cai Wei, Chairman of Lianji Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., and Zhao Qingbo, Senior Vice President of Taiying Technology Group Co., Ltd. and CEIBS MBA tutor, attended the forum and delivered keynote speeches, jointly discussing new paths for industrial development in the era of artificial intelligence.
In her speech "Adaptation: Adjusting to the Rapid Changes in AI and Technology," Dong Ning discussed how, under the global tech race, a new wave of technological innovation led by AI is intensifying market competition, driving significant cost reductions in AI commercial applications, and promoting widespread AI commercialization. As AI transitions from technological breakthroughs to commercial integration, global companies are facing a critical challenge: how to ensure efficiency, security, and compliance during this transformative process. With the rapid development of AI, the innovative applications of large language models and new technologies, and increasing government and regulatory requirements for data protection and privacy, IAM middleware has become an indispensable core component in digital transformation across industries, opening new growth opportunities.
