Microsoft Launches Largest Data Center in India, Expanding Azure Footprint

On Thursday, Microsoft revealed that its India South Central cloud region in Hyderabad is now open for general use, representing the company's most significant investment in data centers within India. With this addition, Microsoft now operates four Azure regions in the country, outpacing all other hyperscale cloud providers in India. This expansion aligns with Microsoft's efforts to address the rising demand for cloud services in the area, as it competes with Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud. The Hyderabad region aims to provide low-latency access to Azure services for both enterprise clients and startups, highlighting Microsoft's growing footprint in one of the fastest-growing digital markets globally.