NSCALE TO INVEST €695M IN MICROSOFT DATA CENTER EXPANSION

The investment marks a significant expansion of Nscale's data center operations in the country. The funds will be directed toward building out infrastructure to support Microsoft's cloud services and AI workloads across Europe. The deal reflects broader trends in the tech industry, where major cloud providers are rapidly expanding data center capacity to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing services. Portugal has emerged as an attractive location for such investments due to its energy resources, geographic position, and regulatory environment. Nscale Global Holdings specializes in data center development and infrastructure management. The company has positioned itself as a key partner for hyperscalers looking to expand their European footprint. This expansion demonstrates continued confidence in Portugal as a strategic hub for data center operations. The project is expected to create jobs during construction and operation phases, adding to Portugal's growing technology sector presence.