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Microsoft exits Nscale Loughton data centre deal
The Indian Express·
Microsoft terminated its data centre deal with British cloud firm Nscale in Loughton, Essex, The Telegraph reported. An Nscale spokesperson told Reuters the Microsoft relationship remains strong and long-term. The firm blamed a London-wide grid issue and said power may not arrive until the 2030s. Nscale said it is exploring other power sources and UK sites.
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What It Means For You
- Nscale said the Loughton project continues while it seeks alternative power sources for the Essex site.
- Microsoft remains a customer on other Nscale contracts, according to the company's spokesperson.
- Livemint reported Microsoft is still linked to another Nscale data centre project in Norway.
What's Happening
- The Telegraph reported Microsoft terminated its agreement for the Loughton, Essex, data centre.
- National grid officials reportedly told Nscale they did not expect power until the 2030s.
- Microsoft declined a Reuters request for comment on the withdrawal.
What Nscale Told Investors
- Nscale filed for a US IPO last month, listing Microsoft and Anthropic as expected major customers.
- The Nvidia-backed group said contracted value grew from $100 million to more than $103 billion in two-and-a-half years.
- Livemint said the Loughton site was still operating as a scaffolding yard in March reporting.
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