Reported by Bloomberg, it is said that Microsoft has ordered the suspension or delay of plans to build new data centers in several countries including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Indonesia. In the United States, there are data centers in North Dakota, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Furthermore, additional information indicates that this data center project may be canceled or delayed for various reasons. Microsoft has canceled leasing agreements in London, Cambridge, and Chicago while the issue in Indonesia with West Java stems from construction challenges.
Representatives from Microsoft have explained that building data centers takes several years to ensure that there are sufficient resources to accommodate the suitable demand as AI requirements continue to grow. This necessitates data centers to expand to meet the demand, aligning with the company’s strategy.
In February, reports surfaced that Microsoft has postponed plans for two data centers without specifying the cities.
Source: Bloomberg
TLDR: Microsoft suspends or delays new data center construction plans in various countries for reasons including resource allocation and construction challenges. Expansion is necessary to meet growing AI demands.
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