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COUNTRY FOCUS : POLAND those with specific data storage and processing requirements . The new cloud data centre region joins Microsoft ’ s global footprint of cloud regions , now totalling 59 regions announced , with Microsoft Azure available in over 140 countries , and will provide companies local access to Microsoft ’ s full set of cloud services , all built on a foundation of trust :
• Microsoft Azure : An ever-expanding set of cloud services that offers computing , networking , databases , analytics , AI and IoT services .
• Microsoft 365 : The world ’ s productivity cloud that delivers best-of-breed productivity apps integrated through cloud services and delivered as part of an open platform for business processes .
• Dynamics 365 and Power Platform : The next generation of intelligent business applications that enable organisations to grow , evolve and transform to meet the needs of customers and capture new opportunities .
• Compliance , security and privacy : Microsoft offers more than 90 certifications and spends US $ 1 billion every year on cybersecurity to address security at every layer of the cloud . Microsoft ’ s Poland data centre region will help companies comply with the European Union ’ s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) and will also help customers store data at rest in Poland . •

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