Microsoft gives data centre hopefuls a pre-IPO reality check

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.

Microsoft gives data centre hopefuls a pre-IPO reality check

TL;DR

  • Microsoft is advising potential data center companies against pursuing IPOs.
  • The company aims to secure its own supply of chips.
  • The advice encourages a focus on operations over public market demands.