Microsoft to Invest $700 Million in Polish Cybersecurity With New Data Centre

By partnering with Microsoft, Poland aims to enhance its defense capabilities and protect national infrastructure from cyber threats.

Tech giant Microsoft has announced a new $700 million investment in Poland aimed at bolstering the country’s cybersecurity efforts in collaboration with the Polish armed forces. The announcement came during a joint press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Expansion of Data Center Investments

This latest investment marks the second phase of Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to Poland, following the completion of a $1 billion data center project initiated in 2020. The data center, which opened in 2023, provides critical cloud services to businesses and government institutions.

Poland’s Digital Security Priorities

While Microsoft President Brad Smith did not elaborate on specific initiatives, the investment underscores Poland’s growing focus on digital security amid rising global cybersecurity threats. By partnering with Microsoft, Poland aims to enhance its defense capabilities and protect national infrastructure from cyber threats.

This substantial investment highlights Microsoft’s confidence in Poland as a key technology hub in Europe, further strengthening the country’s role in global cybersecurity efforts.