Microsoft Azure’s UK South-London data center, situated in London, UK, currently lacks disclosed information regarding its gross building size, gross colocation space, and power details. Despite these omissions, the facility is notable for its proximity to 106 other data centers within a 50-mile radius. It holds a comprehensive suite of certifications, including PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 90001, SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3, demonstrating its commitment to various industry standards for security, business continuity, quality management, and operational controls.
The Microsoft Cloud is dedicated to continuously enhancing its hardware systems and infrastructure to meet the increasing global demand for computing. This involves designing and advancing systems that offer superior performance, efficiency, and resilience, all while prioritizing security and sustainability. Current hardware engineering initiatives are heavily focused on strategic roadmap and lifecycle planning, efficient sourcing and provisioning of servers, and pioneering next-generation infrastructure for data centers. Through a new Hardware Innovation blog series, insights into these impactful hardware developments and investments will be shared, highlighting how they contribute to making Azure a reliable, innovative, and sustainable hybrid cloud solution.
