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A Cornerstone for Austria’s Digital Transformation
The investment in Austria’s digital infrastructure strengthens the nation’s economy and is part of a comprehensive technology initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies. At the heart of this initiative is the new cloud region with three availability zones in the Vienna area. This locally based infrastructure provides a central platform for the country’s digital sovereignty. Businesses and organizations of all sizes – from small enterprises to large corporations and public administration – benefit equally from cutting-edge cloud technologies delivered directly on-site.
State Secretary Alexander Pröll: „The investment in the data center strengthens Austria as a business location and creates the foundation for innovation. At the same time, it represents a strong commitment to Austria as a digital hub. But our goal goes further: We must think European and act nationally. This is how we want to make Austria and Europe digitally sovereign. This means keeping technology in our own hands, maintaining dialogue with partners like Microsoft, and assuming responsibility for a resilient digital infrastructure in Europe.“
Hermann Erlach, General Manager Microsoft Austria: „The use of AI is one of the key drivers for innovation and productivity in the Austrian economy. Combining AI with datacenters allows us to fully harness the potential of new technologies. With the new cloud region, we aim to work alongside our customers and partners to accelerate Austria’s digital transformation and foster the responsible deployment of AI across the country.”
Economic effects of cloud technologies
A new study by the economic research institute Economica shows that the use of cloud technology is essential for increasing the level of digitalization. This, in turn, enables companies to manage data more efficiently and securely. Digitalization leads to direct, measurable business success: the increase in revenue per digitalization level is 8.3 percent.
In addition to the short-term economic effects during the initial phase, new and additional value creation, employment, and fiscal effects arise in the medium term from the operation of cloud infrastructure. Furthermore, cloud technologies, through their function as enablers, can lead to positive effects on innovation, the availability of skilled workers, and progress towards a resilient and green economy.
According to the Economica Study from 2024, the widespread adoption of AI could increase Austria’s GDP by up to 18% – equivalent to the combined economic performance of Vienna and Styria. The prerequisite for this is a powerful digital infrastructure.
