{"id":24302,"date":"2024-06-19T10:25:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T08:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abd.es\/?p=24302"},"modified":"2024-06-19T10:29:01","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T08:29:01","slug":"microsoft-region-cloud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abd.es\/en\/2024\/06\/microsoft-region-cloud\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain moves toward the cloud: Microsoft opens its first \u201ccloud\u201d region"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0Microsoft opens its first cloud region in Spain, called \u201cSpain Central\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This advanced infrastructure will benefit local companies by accelerating their digital transformation, boosting the artificial intelligence economy, and improving competitiveness in the global market.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/p>\n

Commitment of Microsoft to the Spanish digital economy<\/b><\/h2>\n

Jean\u2011Philippe Courtois, executive vice president and president of National Transformation Partnerships at Microsoft,<\/strong> has stated that the data\u2011center infrastructure Microsoft is building in Spain will be crucial for its AI strategy in Europe. According to Courtois, this new cloud region will drive economic growth for customers and partners in Spain, enabling businesses, governments, and regulated industries to take advantage of cloud and Artificial Intelligence, in a context where Spanish companies are deeply integrated into the global economy, exporting goods and services worldwide.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Alberto Granados, president of Microsoft Spain,<\/strong> has highlighted the company\u2019s commitment to the country through investments, strategic partnerships, and programs that ensure broad access to cloud and AI services. Granados stresses that this data\u2011center infrastructure provides not only innovative cloud and Artificial Intelligence services, but also high levels of reliability, security, privacy, and data residency. A testament to this commitment is the new cloud region\u2019s achievement of a high\u2011level certification within the National Security Scheme.<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Key benefits of the Microsoft Cloud region in Spain<\/b><\/h2>\n

1. Acceleration of digitalization<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"Beneficios<\/span><\/p>\n

The new Microsoft cloud region in Spain will facilitate the rapid adoption of digital technologies by local organizations.<\/p>\n

This will translate into significant improvements in operational efficiency, staff productivity, and the ability to compete in a market undergoing increasing digitalization.<\/p>\n

2. Development of the AI Economy<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"Desarrollo<\/span><\/p>\n

Spain Central will boost the Artificial Intelligence (AI) economy in Spain. Organizations will be able to take advantage of benefits such as advanced data analytics, task automation, and improved decision\u2011making.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Growth of the local technology industry<\/b><\/h3>\n

The cloud region will encourage the growth of the technology industry in Spain. This could generate new jobs and companies in the sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Contribution to GDP and job creation<\/b><\/h3>\n

Microsoft\u2019s infrastructure is estimated to add more than 10.7 billion dollars to the national GDP and create around 77,000 jobs between 2024 and 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Improvement of cloud services<\/b><\/h3>\n

The services offered in Spain Central include productivity, data analytics, cybersecurity, computing, and storage through Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. In addition, generative AI services are included, placing this region among the most advanced in Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Security and privacy<\/b><\/h3>\n

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The new data\u2011center region guarantees high availability, scalability, and security. Spanish organizations can opt for in\u2011country data residency.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a \u201ccloud\u201d region?<\/b><\/h1>\n