The government of Telangana and Amazon Web Services (AWS) enters into a pact where AWS will allocate $7 billion for a significant expansion of cloud data center facilities over the next 14 years.

In accordance with the agreement established at the Telangana Rising Global Summit on December 8 and 9, the state government will provide a wide range of facilitation measures, infrastructure assistance, and business-friendly initiatives to help AWS quickly expand its data center presence in the region.

The recently announced $7 Billion expansion over the next 14 years will position the Hyderabad AWS Region as a key player in driving cloud services, AI, startups, enterprises, and government platforms throughout India, as per reports.

Hailing the investment, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy says, “We are delighted by the extraordinary confidence shown by global leaders like Amazon in Telangana. The scale of this commitment reflects the trust investors now place in our governance, stability, and long-term vision to propel Telangana to the 3 trillion dollar goal. This is Telangana Rising 2047 in action.”

Sandeep Dutta, President of AWS India and South Asia says, “This framework agreement represents our continued commitment to supporting India's digital transformation and fostering innovation across the region."

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"We look forward to contributing to Telangana's vision of becoming a global technology hub by creating more employment opportunities, supporting local businesses and enabling a skilled workforce that will drive India's digital economy forward," Sandeep adds.

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In 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) started providing essential infrastructure services to companies through web services, now commonly referred to as cloud computing. The greatest advantage of cloud computing, particularly AWS, lies in the capability to adopt a novel business model and convert fixed infrastructure costs into variable expenses.

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Companies no longer have to schedule and acquire servers and additional IT assets weeks or months ahead of time. By leveraging AWS, companies can utilize Amazon’s knowledge and cost-effectiveness to obtain resources as required, resulting in quicker outcomes and reduced expenses