Microsoft has taken a decisive step to strengthen its presence in Europe with a series of new digital commitments, underscoring the company's dedication to enhancing the continent's technological framework and economic resilience. 

In a significant move to expand its influence and capabilities, Microsoft has announced plans to increase its European datacenter capacity by a substantial 40% within the next two years. This ambitious expansion will involve operations in 16 countries, ultimately doubling its current capacity by 2027.

These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to develop public and sovereign cloud data centres, establish strategic partnerships with European cloud providers, and ensure compliance with European legal frameworks. Paramount to Microsoft's agenda is the protection of European data privacy, highlighted by the completion of its EU Data Boundary project, which enables data to be stored and processed within Europe itself.

To address cybersecurity challenges, Microsoft is set to appoint a new Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Europe, in addition to enhancing its compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act. The company remains committed to nurturing open-source development and amplifying Europe's economic competitiveness through advanced AI and cloud technologies.

Microsoft's presence in Europe, which began with the introduction of the first localised version of Microsoft Word 42 years ago, continues to be a key part of its global strategy. The company insists it is committed to nurturing innovation, economic growth, and digital security throughout Europe.

- CyberBeat