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06 Jul 2024
Software giant Microsoft has confirmed plans to create over 100 new tech jobs in Newport, South Wales.
Local councillors have given the green light this week for the Washington-based tech firm to open a massive data centre at Newport’s Celtic Way.
It is thought that Microsoft's £2.5 billion investment in AI and cloud software technology could create as many as 120 vacancies for the Welsh city once the facility is fully operational in the next three years.
Announcing the plans, Clare Barclay, the chief executive officer of Microsoft UK, said: “The pace of change in AI demands action today to build a prosperous future for the UK tomorrow. This marks the single largest investment in our more than 40-year history in the UK.”
“As business and the public sector embrace the AI opportunity, we are building the infrastructure that will support the growth they need, training the people who can deliver it responsibly and securing our society against emergent threats,” added the CEO.
Speaking when the investment plans were first announced by Microsoft at the end of last year, David TC Davies, the Former Secretary of State for Wales, said: “South Wales is home to a significant and growing tech industry and it is fantastic to see it develop still further with Microsoft’s UK expansion plans.”
“The UK Government is playing a leading role in supporting the tech and research sectors as well as developing the UK as an AI superpower. These areas are central to growing our economy and south east Wales is at the forefront of these emerging industries.”
Jane Mudd, who was Leader of Newport City Council at the time, also commented, saying: “This is a welcome and vital boost to the UK economy and will continue to build on AI capability within Cardiff Capital Region. The region’s focus on industrial clusters - including fintech, cyber security and compound semiconductors - means we are increasingly gaining a reputation in the UK and beyond for technology-enabled innovation."
“We look forward to developing closer ties with Microsoft as they help to create new infrastructure in AI here and beyond,” said Ms Mudd.
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