Microsoft Terminates UK Data Centre Deal with Nscale Amid Project Delays
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What happened
Microsoft terminated its planned data centre agreement with Nscale for a facility in Loughton, Essex. This withdrawal occurred as Nscale opened its first British facility in Essex. Authorities have informed Nscale that a power supply for the Loughton site is not expected until the 2030s.
Why it matters
Microsoft was set to be the anchor tenant at Nscale’s first British data centre. Nscale relies on Microsoft and Anthropic for approximately 85 percent of its contracts, and the withdrawal complicates the company's plans to raise US$3 billion in an initial public offering.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Microsoft withdrew from a UK data centre deal as Nscale opened its first British facility in Essex.1 source
Microsoft terminated Nscale's planned data center deal in Loughton.1 source