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Microsoft’s AI Data Center Boom: Silicon Valley Right in Our Backyard

March 3, 2026 A large data center complex with multiple buildings, parking lots, and solar panels is surrounded by greenery. Text over the image reads: Microsofts AI Data Center Boom.

In January 2026, Mount Pleasant approved 15 new Microsoft AI data centers. 9 million square feet, $13 billion in taxable value, built on land once designated for Foxconn. For Speedtech International, a Wisconsin-based cable management manufacturer just miles away, this isn’t just big news. It’s our backyard.