Microsoft has committed to building a massive 1.2 million square-foot, $1.1 billion regional data center complex on 154 acres in central Iowa, a project officials pledged will create more than 80 jobs in the local area over a four- to five-year phase-in period.



From The VAR Guy:

The vendor will receive some $87 million in local and state incentives to build its “Project Alluvion” in West Des Moines, according to the Davenport, Iowa, Quad-City Times. The online report said Microsoft’s new Iowa server farm will house equipment for its online services businesses and web portal services.

Iowa is backing the data center with some $60 million in project contributions and $20 million in investment, research and sales tax credits and refunds. Also included in the deal are local grants, road and infrastructure improvements, and water, power and sanitary sewer provisions.

  Microsoft to Build Data Center in Central Iowa