Microsoft looks to set up first data centre region in Indonesia Details 01 March 2021
Microsoft is establishing its first data centre region in Indonesia to deliver trusted cloud services locally, under its newly-launched
Berdayakan Ekonomi Digital Indonesia (empowering Indonesia s digital economy) initiative. According to a press release, the data centre region will allow businesses to have faster access to Microsoft s cloud services and the ability for data to be stored in country. It is also equipped with world-class data security and privacy .
As part of the initiative, Microsoft will also train an additional three million Indonesians to achieve its goal of empowering over 24 million Indonesians by the end of 2021, through its long-established skills programmes that are designed to create inclusive economic opportunities in the digital era. The skills initiative will empower Indonesians in AI, cybersecurity, and data science thr