Amazon's Cloud Computing Arm Set to Supercharge Ohio Operations with Monumental $7.8 Billion Investment
This significant move from Amazon Web Services (AWS) signifies an enormous commitment to expanding its data center operations in Ohio, in line with a wider investment in the Midwestern state. A recent press release from the office of Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine, detailed the company's plans to inject an estimated $7.8 billion into the creation of new data centers. These facilities will be equipped with state-of-the-art computer servers, data storage drives, networking equipment, and other forms of essential technology infrastructure designed to bolster cloud computing capabilities. The undertaking is set to be completed before the dawn of 2030.
Today, we’re announcing an estimated investment of $7.8 billion by 2030 to expand our data center operations in Ohio, bringing hundreds of direct jobs while supporting thousands more at local businesses that support @awscloud’s facilities. ⬇️ https://t.co/E9Kv3ccxOt
— Amazon News (@amazonnews) June 26, 2023
In addition to the massive new investment, AWS previously allocated $6.3 billion towards ventures within the Buckeye State over the past seven years. With this new commitment, the company's total projected investment in Ohio will soar to an impressive $14.1 billion.
The specific sites for the proposed data centers are yet to be disclosed, according to the Governor's office. Amazon is still in the process of evaluating a number of promising locations in central Ohio. The company already operates data center campuses in Franklin and Licking counties, as verified by both Amazon and the Governor's office. The final decision on the locations will be made public at an appropriate time in the future.
Big news! @awscloud plans to invest $7.8 billion to expand its data center operations in Central Ohio, bringing hundreds of new jobs! Amazon's continued growth here further cements Ohio as the heart of our nation's technology and innovation.
Details: https://t.co/ri0daNm1A3 pic.twitter.com/TbWbGJB1Qe
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) June 26, 2023
"This enormous capital investment further solidifies Ohio as the tech center of the Midwest and positions us for a bright future as cloud computing and artificial intelligence are more integrated into the economy and our everyday lives," Jon Husted, Ohio’s lieutenant governor, said in the release.
According to JP Nauseef, CEO of JobsOhio, the remarkable $7.8 billion investment by Amazon is set to catalyze the creation of 230 direct jobs in Ohio. In addition, it is projected to generate approximately 1,000 auxiliary roles within the state, providing an overall boost to the local employment sector.
Last year, the workforce of Amazon's cloud computing segment, AWS, comprised nearly 1,000 direct employees in Ohio, as reported by the Governor's office. Furthermore, in Amazon's first-quarter earnings report published in April, the company indicated that it employs over 1.465 million individuals globally, including both full-time and part-time roles.
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