REDMOND, Dec 9 — Microsoft has said it is investing more than CA$7.5 billion (US$5.42 billion or RM22.3 billion) in Canada over the next two years, as the tech giant focuses on expanding its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure footprint.
On Tuesday, it announced that the new capacity under the investment will begin to come online in the second half of 2026. The tech giant's total estimated investment in Canada amounts to CA$19 billion (RM56.48) between 2023 and 2027.
Microsoft added that it would also expand its Azure Local Cloud offering in Canada.
The company is launching a dedicated 'Threat Intelligence Hub' in Canada to focus on cybersecurity protection and AI security research, and work with the Canadian government and lawmakers to track threat actors and organised crime.
Microsoft currently has more than 5,300 employees across 11 cities in Canada.
