In a data center that is expected to be operational next year, Israel will for the first time connect to the world's most innovative cloud infrastructure • Microsoft President in Europe: "An expression of appreciation for the startup nation"
Microsoft. Innovative cloud infrastructure in the world // Photo: Joshua Yosef
Microsoft will establish a new data center in Israel. Today, the giant announced its intention to establish the company's first Cloud Datacenter Region in the country, with a projected investment of hundreds of millions of dollars.
According to Microsoft, the new region in Israel will join one of the world's largest and most innovative cloud infrastructure, serving more than a billion customers and 20 million businesses worldwide. The Israeli region is expected to be available in 2021, first with the Azure cloud infrastructure and then with 365 Office.
Azure is an innovative cloud platform that enables access to on-demand computing and advanced services including computing power, network services, databases, analytics (analytics) technologies, artificial intelligence capabilities and IoT solutions.
According to the company's announcement, the investment in establishing a cloud area in Israel will enable users to access the most advanced technologies, while adhering to regulatory requirements, data storage and information security in the State of Israel. Azure is expected to help organizations accelerate digital processes and promote business innovation in the Israeli economy while harnessing advanced technologies to this end. Office 365 allows organizations to create a modern workspace, while supporting collaborative work and deepening productivity within enterprise work teams.
Establishment of the new area in Israel will allow agencies that, for regulatory or security reasons, could not hold information on cloud servers located abroad, are now using this platform. .
Michelle van der Bell, Microsoft President of Europe, the Middle East and Africa said: "Israel is now joining countries such as Germany, Norway, South Africa and Switzerland. Investing in Data Center in Israel expresses the great connection and appreciation Microsoft has in the startup nation. "
Microsoft Israel CEO Ronit Atad added, "This significant investment marks a milestone in the relationship between Microsoft and Israel. This is further proof that Microsoft sees Israel as a strategic market. "