Critical to our modern society: How datacenters power everyday necessities

Microsoft announces its largest investment in France to date to accelerate AI adoption, skills, and innovation

Forces of Nature

Blending innovation and sustainability in datacenters

Sustainable by design: Advancing the sustainability of AI

During the past year, the pace of AI adoption has accelerated significantly, ushering in groundbreaking advances, discoveries and solutions with the potential to help address humanity’s biggest problems. We see this as…

The journey to water positive

This week, leaders from around the world are attending the first water-focused event hosted by the United Nations in 46 years. It’s an opportunity to search for answers as the world struggles…

Microsoft datacenter batteries to support growth of renewables on the power grid

Nearly 400 wind farms in Ireland today collectively generate more than 35% of the island’s electricity. These carbon-free electrons travel on power transmission lines to farms, businesses and homes, helping utilities avoid…

Hydrogen fuel cells could provide emission free backup power at datacenters, Microsoft says

Hydrogen fuel cells packed into a pair of 40-foot-long shipping containers here ramped up on an overcast day early this June as engineers gathered around laptops displaying data on the state, health…

Sharing the latest improvements to efficiency in Microsoft’s datacenters

In the lead up to COP27, the global climate conference to be held in Egypt, I am pleased to provide a number of updates on how we’re progressing in making our datacenters…

Microsoft launches its first hyper-scale cloud datacenter region in Mexico

Cloud Cultures, Part 8: Recapturing the entrepreneurial spirit in the American Rust Belt

Once known for its dominance in the coal, steel, and manufacturing industries, the American Rust Belt is entering a new era of innovation. Thousands of startups, a focus on homegrown talent, and…

Microsoft announces significant commitments to enable a cloud and AI-powered future for Thailand

Cloud Cultures, Part 7: Creating balance in a digital world through precision and mindfulness in Japan

‘Mottainai,’ an idea deeply rooted in Japanese culture, is a call to respect resources and avoid waste. It goes beyond mere frugality; it’s an inherent recognition of the value of each item.…

Microsoft to invest US$2.9 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Japan while boosting the nation’s skills, research and cybersecurity