Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Microsoft 365 Copilot to offer in-country data processing in India and other nations
Microsoft is making its AI assistant, Copilot, work better by letting companies keep their data inside their own country.
Starting by the end of 2025, this will be available in places like India, Australia, Japan, and the UK.
By 2026, it will expand to more countries, including Canada and the US.
This is important because some companies, like government agencies, need to follow strict rules about where their data is stored to keep it safe and secure.
Processing data in the country can also make Copilot work faster for users.
Microsoft wants to give customers more choices and control over their information, helping more businesses use this AI tool.
Microsoft will offer in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot in India, Australia, Japan, and the UK by the end of 2025.
By 2026, this feature will expand to 11 additional countries, including Canada, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, and the US.
This initiative aims to give customers, particularly in government and regulated industries, greater control over governance, security, and regulatory compliance for their AI data.
In-country data processing allows interactions with Copilot to be processed within local data centers, potentially improving performance by reducing latency.
Microsoft currently offers in-country data residency in 27 countries and in-region processing for the EU Data Boundary.
- Who
- Microsoft
- What
- Announced plans to offer in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions.
- When
- By the end of 2025 for Australia, India, Japan, and the UK; by 2026 for 11 additional countries.
- Where
- Australia, India, Japan, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, and the United States.
- Why
- To provide customers, particularly in government and regulated industries, with greater control over governance, security, and regulatory compliance for their AI data, and to potentially improve performance by reducing latency.
Microsoft's Strategy
Customer Needs for Data Control
Data Processing Location and Control
Microsoft's Strategy
Microsoft is expanding its infrastructure to offer in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions, providing customers with enhanced control over AI data governance, security, and compliance.
Customer Needs for Data Control
Customers, especially those in government and regulated industries, require in-country data processing to ensure governance, security, and regulatory compliance for their AI data.
Service Expansion and Performance
Microsoft's Strategy
Microsoft is making in-country data processing available in new regions, including India, with the goal of improving performance by reducing latency and delivering a more responsive Copilot experience.
Customer Needs for Data Control
The expansion to new countries, driven by India's digital transformation and growing demand for AI services, aims to meet customer needs for localized AI tools and compliance.
- Company
- Microsoft
- Product
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Feature
- In-country data processing for Copilot interactions
- Initial Countries (by end of 2025)
- Australia, India, Japan, United Kingdom
- Expansion Countries (by 2026)
- Canada, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United States
- Total Countries with Feature (by 2026)
- 19
- Current Data Residency Options
- 27 countries (in-country), EU Data Boundary (in-region)
Sources
Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing in India by end of 2025
Microsoft to enable local data processing in India amid push for data sovereignty in 15 countries
Microsoft 365 Copilot to enable in-country data processing in India by 2025
