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Microsoft Announces First Phase for New Data Centers in the Columbus Region
Initial $1 Billion Investment for Three New Campuses Will Power Global Growth in Cloud Computing
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
Location: Heath, Hebron, and New Albany
Site Region: Central
Country of Origin: USA
Industry Sector: Information Services and Software
Company Profile: Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology firm that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, and personal computers and services. The company is best known for Windows, Office, and Xbox.
Company Website: https://www.microsoft.com
Project Summary:
- Type of Project: New Location
- Capital Investment: $1,000,000,000
- Timetable: The timeline for construction and operations will depend on the design, planning, and permitting process. Each campus will be developed in phases in close coordination with local communities and stakeholders.
Company Need:
Microsoft sought to build cloud capacity to facilitate future growth and serve as the backbone for Microsoft Azure’s capabilities. The Project sites are in New Albany, Hebron, and Heath.
"We are excited to work with state, regional, and local partners to bring new datacenter campuses to the Columbus region. The Columbus Region’s skilled workforce, strong infrastructure, and strategic location make it ideal for this project. Many Ohio businesses and government entities use the Microsoft cloud as the platform for their business operations. These datacenter developments will help us continue to effectively serve our Ohio customers."
- Bowen Wallace, Microsoft CVP Datacenters, Americas Region
Why Ohio?
With the addition of Microsoft’s new campuses, the Columbus Region continues to grow as a technology hub. Investments like these across the region now surpass $20 billion and are transforming our technological landscape while strengthening infrastructure, schools, and community development. Furthermore, data centers support the local economy through job creation, workforce training, and enhanced connectivity.
- Bowen Wallace, Microsoft CVP Datacenters, Americas Region
Collaborators:
JobsOhio, The Ohio Department of Development, One Columbus, City of Heath, Village of Hebron, City of New Albany