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Microsoft Pulls Back on More Data Center Leases

Microsoft has pulled back on data center projects in the U.S. and Europe, totaling two gigawatts over the past six months.

The move comes amid growing speculation that Microsoft is in an oversupply position following its previous push into AI and cloud computing, reported Bloomberg. The Redmond, Washington-based tech giant has scaled back on developing data center sites in countries such as Indonesia, Australia, and the U.K., as well as U.S. states including Illinois, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Bloomberg reported that the company has also halted negotiations to lease space in the U.K. between London and Cambridge, which would’ve hosted Nvidia’s chips, and another data center site near Chicago.

“As AI demand continues to grow, and our data center presence continues to expand, the changes we have made demonstrates the flexibility of our strategy,” a Microsoft spokesperson told the outlet.

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Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.

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