Microsoft Bets Big on India with Stadium-Sized Hyderabad Data Centre
What Happened
Microsoft has launched its new India South Central cloud region in Hyderabad, its fourth data centre region in India after Pune, Mumbai and Chennai. The facility is being described as Microsoft's largest cloud infrastructure investment in the country and is reportedly comparable in size to two Eden Gardens cricket stadiums combined.
Key Takeaways
Microsoft's giant Hyderabad facility signals India's rise as a global AI hub, bringing fresh investment, technology capability and potential high-skilled job opportunities.