Microsoft's funding in Malaysia
Microsoft has introduced it should make investments $2.2 billion over the subsequent 4 years to help Malaysia's digital transformation – the most important funding in its 32-year historical past within the nation. As a part of the funding, Microsoft will:
- construct cloud and AI infrastructure in Malaysia
- create AI talent alternatives for 200,000 extra individuals in Malaysia
- strengthen its partnership with the Authorities of Malaysia to determine a Nationwide AI Heart of Excellence and enhance the nation's cybersecurity capabilities
- help the expansion of the Malaysian developer group.
“We’re dedicated to supporting Malaysia's AI transformation and making certain that it advantages all Malaysians. Our investments in digital infrastructure and expertise will assist Malaysian corporations, communities and builders apply the most recent expertise to drive inclusive financial progress and innovation throughout the nation,” Nadella mentioned. Broaden
The funding announcement comes a day after the corporate made commitments to construct new cloud and AI infrastructure in Thailand. Microsoft mentioned the corporate will present AI coaching alternatives to greater than 100,000 individuals and help the nation's rising developer group.
Nadella made the announcement in entrance of about 2,000 builders and enterprise and expertise leaders at Microsoft Construct: AI Day in Bangkok, which was additionally attended by Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Microsoft's funding in Indonesia
Earlier this week, Microsoft mentioned it could make investments $1.7 billion over the subsequent 4 years in new cloud and AI infrastructure in Indonesia. As well as, the corporate will present AI coaching alternatives for 840,000 individuals and help the nation's rising developer group. That is the most important funding in Microsoft's 29-year historical past within the nation.