Microsoft Announces New Cloud and AI Infrastructure Investment in Thailand

By siliconindia  |  Wednesday, 01 May 2024, 02:10:57 PM IST

Microsoft Announces New Cloud and AI Infrastructure Investment in Thailand
Microsoft has announced plans to build a new cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Thailand, as part of its commitment to supporting the country's growing digital economy. The company aims to provide AI skilling opportunities for more than 100,000 people and support the nation's expanding developer community.
The new data center region will enhance the availability of Microsoft's hyperscale cloud services, offering enterprise-grade reliability, performance, and compliance with data residency and privacy standards. This investment aligns with Thailand's goal of capitalizing on the economic and productivity opportunities presented by the latest AI technology.
Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, highlighted the company's dedication to Thailand, stating, "Our new data center region, along with the investments we are making in cloud and AI infrastructure, as well as AI skilling, build on our long-standing commitment to the country and will help Thai organizations across the public and private sectors drive new impact and growth".
Microsoft Thailand's Managing Director, Dhanawat Suthumpun, emphasized the company's focus on fostering Thailand's digital economy, saying, "Microsoft is dedicated to helping Thailand excel as a digital economy, ensuring that the benefits of cloud and AI technologies are widespread and contribute to the prosperity and well-being of Thais".
This announcement follows Microsoft's earlier declaration of a $1.7 billion investment over the next four years in new cloud and AI infrastructure in Indonesia. Additionally, the company aims to provide AI skilling opportunities for 2.5 million people in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states by 2025.

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