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Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on Wednesday that it will establish a new infrastructure region in Taiwan by early 2025, aiming to cater to the burgeoning demand for cloud services in the Asia-Pacific region. This strategic move is part of AWS’s broader plan to invest billions of dollars in Taiwan over the next 15 years, as revealed in a company statement.
The new AWS region in Taiwan will feature three availability zones at launch, contributing to AWS’s global network of 105 availability zones across 33 geographic regions. An AWS region is a strategically placed cluster of data centers, while each availability zone within a region is a distinct location with independent power, cooling, and physical security measures.
“This new region will enable businesses to leverage AWS technologies such as compute, storage, databases, analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence,” stated Prasad Kalyanaraman, vice president of infrastructure services at AWS.
The Taiwan region will offer developers, startups, enterprises, non-profits, and institutions in various sectors—such as education, entertainment, and financial services—enhanced options for running applications and serving end-users. This setup ensures that customers who prefer to store their data within Taiwan’s borders can do so securely.
AWS’s commitment to Taiwan mirrors its recent expansions in the Asia-Pacific region. Last month, AWS announced a $9 billion investment in Singapore over the next five years to enhance its cloud infrastructure and services. Additionally, AWS pledged $6 billion by 2037 for a new region in Malaysia, and a $5 billion investment in Thailand over 15 years was announced in October 2022.
The cloud computing market in the Asia-Pacific is fiercely competitive, with major tech companies like Microsoft and Google also making substantial investments. Last month, Google committed $2 billion to establish its first data center and cloud region in Malaysia. Microsoft has similarly pledged AI and cloud-related investments across several Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
AWS continues to lead the cloud infrastructure services market, holding a 31% share in the first quarter of this year, according to Synergy Research Group. Microsoft Azure follows as the second-largest provider.
AWS’s expansion into Taiwan underscores the company’s strategic focus on strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and meeting the growing demand for cloud services. With substantial financial investments and cutting-edge technology, AWS aims to provide robust cloud solutions to a diverse range of customers, reinforcing its leadership in the global cloud market. This move is set to not only bolster Taiwan’s technological landscape but also provide a significant boost to the local economy, aligning with AWS’s global expansion strategy.
