Microsoft invests billions in Spain for AI, cloud in latest EU spending wave
Microsoft has confirmed plans to strengthen its artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure in Spain with a significant investment of $2.1 billion over the next two years.
The news came as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez went to X to announce Microsoft’s decision to quadruple its investments in the country.
The investment closely follows the company’s other commitments, such as its $3.45 billion investment in Germany, highlighting Redmond’s plans to expand AI and cloud services across Europe.
Microsoft continues to invest in European AI
In December, Microsoft announced a similar $3.2 billion spend in Britain, aimed at expanding its AI data center infrastructure, increasing skills and improving security.
Spain’s Sánchez responded to X: “I would like to thank Microsoft President Brad Smith for his confidence in the Spanish economy and in our roadmap for an inclusive and secure digital transformation.”
He added that the investment would help the country strengthen cybersecurity and promote artificial intelligence in public administration.
Microsoft Vice Chairman and President Braad Smith commented: “Our investment goes beyond just building data centers, it is a testament to our 37-year commitment to Spain, its security, and the development and digital transformation of its government, businesses and people.”
Specific details about the company’s investment in Spain have yet to be confirmed, but it’s reasonable to suspect that it will be on similar grounds to other cash injections announced by Microsoft in recent months.
In addition to giving the country’s business sector access to better technologies in hopes of boosting the economy, Microsoft also appears to be increasing its presence across Europe, an area where it has previously had many problems amid antitrust accusations , including its own cloud. platform.