Cloud technology is being used to make poverty alleviation programs smarter and more targeted in Northwestern China and so far it's made a real difference, according to experts and officials in the region.

To prevent people from slipping back into poverty, the government in Liuba county – administered by the city of Hanzhong in Northwest China's Shaanxi province – tried something innovative.

The authorities there worked with the China Mobile Cloud Capability Center in July to introduce a comprehensive service platform, for continuous tracking and analysis of people who have emerged from poverty.

In addition, a series of open online training courses have also been held in Northwest China's Gansu province, to empower people working on the frontline of poverty alleviation.

These courses cover diverse subjects, including the integration of culture and tourism, rural revitalization and the development of the county economy.

Local officials said that thanks to China Mobile's cloud technology, a livestreaming platform capable of accommodating massive data was installed in the province in three days.