Microsoft has announced the launch of the first region of data centers in Mexico, named Mexico Central. Located in Querétaro, it will provide local access to scalable, highly available, and resilient cloud services, reaffirming the company’s commitment to driving digital transformation and sustainable innovation in the country.
Key details:
– The project will provide cloud services such as Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Gaming, offering Mexican companies a modern infrastructure with data residency options and improved latency in the country.
– Mexico Central is part of Microsoft’s more than 60 cloud regions worldwide and is the company’s first data center region in Spanish-speaking Latin America.
– The infrastructure is designed to cater to local and global businesses, allowing them to expand their operations while meeting the highest standards of security and privacy.
Economic impact:
According to an IDC study, this project will generate over $70.7 billion in new revenues over the next four years, driving local investment and creating over 300,000 jobs in Mexico. This includes job opportunities in sectors such as services, commerce, finance, manufacturing, communication, and media.
Benefits for partners and customers:
Companies like Binaria ID and DocSolutions are already experiencing the benefits of Mexico Central, leveraging low latency and data residency in Mexican territory. Additionally, partners such as Kio Networks, MCM Telecom, and Megaport offer new private connectivity solutions through the Express Route model.
Sustainability goals:
The new data center region will help businesses meet their sustainability goals. Microsoft has committed to being carbon negative by 2030 and eliminating all carbon emissions since its founding by 2050. The Mexico Central infrastructure is designed to reduce water usage, using less than 5% of the year in cooling operations.
Source: Microsoft Mexico