Microsoft, 3M form strategic partnership on AI data center infrastructure
MSFT•Microsoft and 3M announce AI infrastructure partnership
Microsoft entered a strategic partnership with 3M on AI data center infrastructure and enterprise AI transformation.
- Azure will be the first announced hyperscale cloud provider to deploy 3M Expanded Beam Optical technology in its data centers.
- The rollout targets faster fiber installation, higher contamination tolerance, reduced cleaning needs, and improved reliability for dense AI networking.
3M to adopt Microsoft AI platforms across key functions
3M will adopt Microsoft AI platforms across key functions, including customer service, finance, sales, and marketing.
Microsoft Frontier Company will help automate 3M customer-order workflows using AI agents with human oversight to cut manual work.
