MICROSOFT AZURE
TOP 10 – FASTEST GROWING DATA CENTRE COMPANIES
MICROSOFT AZURE
HQ: REDMOND, WASHINGTON, US CEO: SATYA NADELLA
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS: RECORD MULTI‐GW BUILD‐OUT ACROSS REGIONS, INCLUDING MAJOR NEW FACILITIES IN INDIA, WITH A PLEDGE TO USE 100 % RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR DATA CENTRES BY 2025
Microsoft Azure continues to add vast amounts of capacity each year, but its expansion is guided by aggressive climate goals and next‐generation efficiency technologies. Its new campuses in India and other growth regions are designed for high‐density AI and cloud workloads, underpinned by advanced cooling, water‐positive strategies and heavy use of renewable PPAs. Microsoft’ s developments illustrate how hyperscalers are rethinking the full lifecycle of a facility, from low‐carbon materials to circular hardware and sophisticated monitoring.
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