Located in Cardiff, UK, the Microsoft Azure UK West data center offers a robust infrastructure, although specific details regarding its gross building size and colocation space are not available. Power information for this facility has not been disclosed. Notably, this data center is situated within a 50-mile radius of three other data center locations. It holds several key certifications, including PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 90001, SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3, ensuring adherence to rigorous security, business continuity, quality management, and financial reporting standards.
Microsoft Cloud is dedicated to designing and advancing hardware systems and infrastructure to meet global computing demands. Our focus is on enhancing performance, efficiency, and resiliency, while prioritizing security and sustainability. Key engineering efforts include roadmap and lifecycle planning, server provisioning, and innovating next-generation datacenter infrastructure. Through the Hardware Innovation blog series, we aim to highlight our impactful hardware developments and investments, showcasing how they establish Azure as a trusted provider of innovative, reliable, and sustainable hybrid cloud solutions.
