Microsoft Opens Largest India Data Center in Hyderabad, Betting on 1 Billion Internet Users
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Updated · Semafor · Aug 6
Microsoft Opens Largest India Data Center in Hyderabad, Betting on 1 Billion Internet Users
3 articles · Updated · Semafor · Aug 6
Summary
Microsoft opened its largest India data center in Hyderabad on Thursday, expanding its infrastructure footprint in a market it sees as strategically important.
More than 1 billion internet users and India’s deep pool of tech talent drove the bet, according to Reuters.
The launch adds to signs that global tech firms are deepening commitments to India as New Delhi pushes to become an electronics and technology manufacturing hub.
Apple’s growing Chennai production base and U.S. efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese software and components are strengthening India’s pitch as a lower-cost, more reliable alternative to China.