Amazon Web Services (AWS) has revealed plans to invest 2.26 trillion yen (£12 billion) in Japan’s cloud infrastructure over the next five years, signalling a significant expansion in the region.
The announcement was made during a press conference in Tokyo, where AWS disclosed its intentions to construct multiple data centres to manage the growing volume of data processed by Amazon’s network. This substantial investment is expected to enable Japanese businesses to leverage advanced digital technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The move is projected to contribute approximately £30 billion to Japan’s gross domestic product, receiving praise from the country’s digital minister. This expansion is part of AWS’s broader focus on the Asia Pacific region, reflecting the intense competition among tech giants to establish and expand their presence in the rapidly evolving market. These investments are poised to shape the future of cloud computing in Asia.
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