Compute/press release/2026-09-21

Microsoft expands India cloud infrastructure with AI-ready capabilities and 'zero water' cooling

Microsoft announced the expansion of its cloud infrastructure in India, establishing the India South Central region as a strategic hub for Asia and the Global South. The company claims this new region will feature AI-ready capabilities and effectively 'zero water' cooling for its operations. These details are primarily based on Microsoft's own statements and a report quoting a Microsoft executive.

4 articles from 3 outlets covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.

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3 outlets covered “Microsoft expands India cloud infrastructure with AI-ready capabilities and 'zero water'…”. All of them report the following:

  • Microsoft is expanding its cloud infrastructure in India
  • The India South Central region is established as a strategic hub
  • The new infrastructure includes AI-ready capabilities
  • The new cloud region will use 'zero water' for cooling, according to Microsoft

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