Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced an additional investment of $10 billion aimed at enhancing its data center infrastructure within Ohio. The announcement was made in conjunction with Ohio’s Republican Governor Mike DeWine on Monday. With this latest funding, AWS’s total financial commitment to Ohio is set to exceed $23 billion by the conclusion of 2029.
AWS originally established its first data centers in the state back in 2016, and it currently has operational facilities located in two counties near Columbus, the state capital. The recent investment will pave the way for AWS to expand its data centers into new sites. However, the company has indicated that specific locations for these future centers have yet to be identified. It also mentioned that the execution of long-term energy service agreements is crucial for these investment plans.
The forthcoming data centers are expected to feature a comprehensive range of technological infrastructure, including computer servers, storage drives, and networking equipment. These facilities will be instrumental in powering cloud computing services, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Earlier in June 2023, AWS unveiled plans for a $7.8 billion investment to enhance its data center operations in central Ohio by the end of 2029. This commitment came in addition to a previous investment of $6 billion, which had already been allocated through the year 2022.
