Microsoft is continuing to expand its Azure cloud datacenter footprint

mood · Jan 23, 2020

Microsoft to open first cloud datacenter region in Israel
January 22, 2020
https://www.onmsft.com/news/microsoft-to-open-first-cloud-datacenter-region-in-israel

Microsoft is continuing to expand its Azure datacenter footprint, this time with its first datacenter region in Israel. The new “Israel Central” location is expected to open in 2021, and will bring the total footprint of datacenter to 56 regions among 21 countries.

According to Michel van der Bel, President of Microsoft Europe, Middle East and Africa:

“When I speak to customers across EMEA, it is clear that the power of the cloud is essential for their competitiveness. We have made significant infrastructure investments in the region and with this announcement, our planned region in Israel will join a growing number of EMEA markets recently made available [...]”
Microsoft also plans to open a datacenter next year in Qatar, and has also opened detacenters in Norway, Germany, and Switzerland, among others in the last year alone.
The company’s continued investments in Azure are likely part of the reason why tech companies have voted more favorably for Azure as opposed to its number one rival, Amazon AWS.
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Microsoft: Microsoft to launch new cloud datacenter region in Israel

This marks a significant investment by Microsoft in the Israeli market
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mood · May 8, 2020

Microsoft Cloud Regions Planned For New Zealand, Poland
May 6, 2020
https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/microsoft-cloud-regions-planned-for-new-zealand-poland

Microsoft plans to open its first data center region in New Zealand, hailing it as a first step toward providing local access to enterprise-grade cloud services there.

“This significant investment in New Zealand’s digital infrastructure is a testament to the remarkable spirit of New Zealand’s innovation and reflects how we’re pushing the boundaries of what is possible as a nation,” Vanessa Sorenson, general manager of Microsoft New Zealand, said in a statement.
The New Zealand region, which is subject to approval from the country’s Overseas Investment Office, would bring Microsoft to 60 announced cloud regions in 140 countries.
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The New Zealand cloud region would give customers local access to Microsoft’s cloud services, including Microsoft Azure and its computing, networking, databases, analytics, artificial intelligence and internet of things services; Microsoft 365 productivity apps; and Dynamics 365 and Power Platform business applications, according to the Redmond, Wash.-based technology company.
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Microsoft yesterday also unveiled plans to invest $1 billion over seven years on a digital transformation plan for Poland that would include a cloud region there.
Microsoft has signed a deal with Warsaw cloud provider Chmura Krajowa to provide digital transformation expertise and access to cloud solutions to institutions and businesses in Poland.

Microsoft this year also announced plans for new cloud regions in Spain and Mexico. Others are planned for Israel and Qatar.
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mood · May 9, 2020

mood said: ↑

Microsoft Cloud Regions Planned For New Zealand, Poland May 6, 2020
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...and Italy:
ZDNet: Microsoft to add new cloud regions in Italy, New Zealand and Poland

In Italy, Microsoft is building a new datacenter region in Milan, which will provide access to Azure, Microsoft 365/Office 365 and Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform set of tools.
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After these three announcements, Microsoft now has 61 datacenter regions announced. Microsoft officials said during the company's recent Q3 FY20 earnings call to expect Microsoft to ramp up cloud infrastructure spending significantly in the coming quarter.
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Microsoft: Microsoft announces $1.5 billion investment plan to accelerate digital transformation in Italy, including its first cloud datacenter region

Microsoft Corp. today announced a $1.5 billion, five-year investment plan in Italy, marking a significant commitment to support local innovation and growth, including the intent to bring Microsoft’s first datacenter region to the country. The plan “Ambizione Italia #DigitalRestart” builds on the strategic initiative “Ambizione Italia“ launched in 2018 and will create new opportunities by empowering people and organizations and supporting economic growth.

Microsoft’s investments in Italy span a 35-plus-year history with more than 10,000 partners and 350,000 professionals. The plan marks a major milestone toward delivering its enterprise-grade cloud services globally, totalling 61 regions announced, with Microsoft Azure available in over 140 countries.

The new datacenter region in Milan will provide companies with access to Microsoft’s enterprise-grade cloud services. Microsoft Azure is an ever-expanding set of cloud services that offers computing, networking, databases, analytics,
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