Microsoft Launches New India South Central Cloud Region in Hyderabad
· Technology · The Hindu, Moneycontrol
Microsoft has officially launched its India South Central cloud region in Hyderabad to expand its AI and cloud infrastructure in the country. This facility features three availability zones designed to support mission-critical workloads while meeting local regulatory and seismic requirements. The company now operates four cloud regions in India, including those in Pune, Chennai, and Mumbai. Microsoft stated the site uses zero-water cooling and renewable energy to align with sustainability goals. The infrastructure aims to address the growing demand for sovereign-ready compute capacity as India's data generation continues to rise.
Why it matters
The expansion provides critical infrastructure for Indian enterprises and government agencies to scale AI workloads while keeping data residency within the country.
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