Massive Quadrupling of Microsoft’s AI and Cloud Investment in Spain
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Microsoft has announced plans to significantly boost its investment in AI and cloud infrastructure in Spain, with a commitment to quadruple its spending during 2024-2025 to reach $2.1 billion. This substantial increase marks the largest investment by Microsoft in Spain since its establishment in the country 37 years ago.
The tech giant is set to unveil new data centres in Madrid and has outlined its intention to construct additional centres in Aragon, catering to European companies and public entities. The increased European infrastructure aims to deliver Microsoft’s cloud services with heightened security, privacy, and data sovereignty measures, facilitating access to the company’s full suite of AI solutions for businesses and public administrations in the region.
According to an analysis by IDC, these new Microsoft data centres have the potential to contribute €8.4 billion to the national GDP and help to generate 69,000 jobs from 2026 to 2030.
The pledge to invest aligns with a joint agreement established between Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government, and Brad Smith, President of Microsoft. With this partnership, Microsoft along with the Spanish Government will undertake several initiatives intended to promote responsible AI, improve citizen services, and enhance cybersecurity and resilience across Spanish companies, government agencies, and crucial infrastructures.
I’m excited to announce that we plan to augment our AI and cloud infrastructure in Spain by up to $2.1B USD in the following two years. This investment goes beyond merely erecting data centers—it’s a testament to our 37-year commitment to Spain, its security, development and digital evolution… https://t.co/arJnZzyDpc
This partnership functions under the standards of the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence and the National Cybersecurity Strategy detailed by the Spanish government, encompassing four key action points:
The increased investment from Microsoft highlights its dedication to driving technological progress in Spain while promoting a secure and responsible digital ecosystem.
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