Microsoft’s $2.9 Billion Boost to Japan’s AI & Cloud Infrastructure
Microsoft Corp. on March 27 announced it will boost its Japanese cloud network as part of a $2.9 billion investment unveiled last April to enhance AI and cloud services by 2025. The company plans to deploy Azure High Performance Computing with NVIDIA GPUs beginning in mid-April, bringing advanced AI processing closer to Japanese enterprises.... Read More
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Philippines Poised to Emerge as Southeast Asia’s Data Center Powerhouse
The Philippines is fast becoming a cornerstone of Southeast Asia’s digital infrastructure build-out, driven by aggressive government incentives, a young tech-savvy workforce, and rising demand for cloud and artificial intelligence services. Analysts at Mordor Intelligence project the country’s data center capacity will expand at a 14 percent annual clip to reach 954 megawatts by 2029.... Read More
Unprecedented Expansion for Data Centers in the Asia-Pacific
The Asia-Pacific data center market is entering a phase of rapid growth, driven by rising demand for digital services, cloud computing, and emerging technologies. Industry executives say the boom presents lucrative opportunities, even as operators contend with a patchwork of regulations and sustainability concerns.... Read More
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