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Microsoft completes its second data center in Busan
Microsoft's has completed the construction of its second data center in Busan.
According to the Busan Metropolitan Government on September 23, an opening ceremony to commemorate the completion of the Microsoft's data center will be held in Gurang-dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan.
Previously, Microsoft built its first data center in the Busan's International Industrial Logistics City in April 2020.
The opening ceremony will be participated by over 100 key figures, including Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon, Microsoft’s APAC Regional Leader Alvin Heng, and several key government officials from the National Assembly and the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy.
Microsoft and Busan-si have decided to strengthen cooperation to push ahead with the construction of a AI-focused cloud data center.
The city is pursuing a contract with the Busan Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority to build Microsoft's third AI-focused cloud data center.
For stable power supply, considered the key factor for Microsoft's data center operation, the city has been cooperating with relevant agencies including the MOTIE, KECPO, and the National Heritage Administration.
For its part, recognizing Busan as a major base in Asia, Microsoft is actively working towards the expansion of its data centers.
It is planning various programs to contribute to the local community, such as an academy to foster high-end IT manpower, internships, as well as creation of jobs.
Mayor Park said, "the continued investment of global IT companies such as Microsoft has symbolic meaning for our vision to make Busan a global hub for technology and innovation".
ccho@yna.co.kr
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** This article was translated from Korean.
Date
2024.10.01
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According to Yonhap News,
Microsoft's has completed the construction of its second data center in Busan.
According to the Busan Metropolitan Government on September 23, an opening ceremony to commemorate the completion of the Microsoft's data center will be held in Gurang-dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan.
Previously, Microsoft built its first data center in the Busan's International Industrial Logistics City in April 2020.
The opening ceremony will be participated by over 100 key figures, including Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon, Microsoft’s APAC Regional Leader Alvin Heng, and several key government officials from the National Assembly and the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy.
Microsoft and Busan-si have decided to strengthen cooperation to push ahead with the construction of a AI-focused cloud data center.
The city is pursuing a contract with the Busan Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority to build Microsoft's third AI-focused cloud data center.
For stable power supply, considered the key factor for Microsoft's data center operation, the city has been cooperating with relevant agencies including the MOTIE, KECPO, and the National Heritage Administration.
For its part, recognizing Busan as a major base in Asia, Microsoft is actively working towards the expansion of its data centers.
It is planning various programs to contribute to the local community, such as an academy to foster high-end IT manpower, internships, as well as creation of jobs.
Mayor Park said, "the continued investment of global IT companies such as Microsoft has symbolic meaning for our vision to make Busan a global hub for technology and innovation".
ccho@yna.co.kr
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Source: Yonhap News (September 23, 2024)
** This article was translated from Korean.