Microsoft Azure: Microsoft plans new DC region in Aragon, Spain

Microsoft recently revealed plans to build a new data center campus in Aragon, in the northeastern region of Spain. The company is yet to share details about this development. However, local press have reported that Microsoft plans to develop three sites around Zaragoza; A 63-acre site in the Recycling Technology Park (PTR), as well as land in La Puebla de Alfindén to the east of Zaragoza, and La Muelato to the west.

Alberto Granados, president, Microsoft Spain said, “Microsoft's new investments in Spain will allow us to provide intelligent cloud solutions and services to companies and public entities in Europe, promoting the digital transformation of companies and public entities, promoting innovation, and contributing to the generation of new jobs in the technology sector in Aragon and the rest of Spain.”

Jorge Azcón, the President of the Government of Aragon also commented, “The Microsoft project represents a new boost to Aragon's vocation for attracting companies, especially those that, due to their international relevance and innovative nature, represent extraordinary added value to boost the economy and the generation of wealth in our Autonomous Community."