Microsoft Opens Fourth India Cloud Region as Asian AI Hub
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Microsoft opened its fourth Indian cloud region in Hyderabad, making it a strategic AI hub for Asia and the Global South. The live, three-zone facility forms part of Microsoft’s $20.5 billion India commitment, supports advanced Azure workloads and uses effectively zero water for cooling, expanding regional cloud capacity and resilience.
Why it matters
The facility expands AI-ready computing capacity for South Asia and could support technological solutions for other Global South markets. It also strengthens India’s position in global cloud infrastructure, sovereign computing and AI development.
What's next
Microsoft will progressively introduce additional Azure and AI services. Its planned 3,600-kilometre I-2SEA submarine cable connecting India, Malaysia and Singapore is targeted to enter service in 2029.
Key dates
- September 21, 2026: Hyderabad region announced as live
- Additional services roll out progressively
- 2030: Microsoft targets training 20 million Indians in AI skills.
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