Microsoft to invest $300 million more

Microsoft to make $298m AI investment in South Africa
Tech giant Microsoft will invest $298 million on artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre infrastructure in South Africa, the company's vice-chair said Thursday. The multinational announced in January it would provide one million South Africans with AI and cyber security training opportunities by 2026.
Microsoft to invest $300 million more in South Africa's AI infrastructure
Microsoft will invest an additional 5.4 billion rand ($296.81 million) by the end of 2027 to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in South Africa to meet the growing demand for the company's Azure services in the region.
Microsoft pledges R5.4bn investment in South Africa's AI and data infrastructure
Microsoft announces a groundbreaking R5. 4 billion investment in South Africa, aimed at training one million citizens in AI and creating vital employment opportunities through technological advancement.
To Grow Africa’s AI Economy, Microsoft Invests $300m In Datacenters
Microsoft will invest $295 million over the next two years in South Africa on AI and cloud infrastructure, and will train 1 million youngsters.
Microsoft to invest additional 5.4 billion rand in South Africa AI infrastructure
Microsoft will invest an additional 5.4 billion rand ($296.81 million) in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in South Africa, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said on Thursday.
Microsoft to spend nearly $300M more in South Africa to boost AI infrastructure - report
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) will invest 5.4B rand (about $296.81M) more in South Africa by the end of 2027 to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for its Azure cloud services in the region,

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