Microsoft and Yotta Partner to Deploy Azure AI Tools Locally
The partnership will see Microsoft contribute its Azure AI models and tools, while Yotta will provide local, compliant infrastructure for training and inference.

Microsoft and Yotta Data Services have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Microsoft Azure AI services with Yotta’s Shakti Cloud platform.
This collaboration aims to support startups, enterprises, government agencies, and research institutions with sovereign, GPU-powered infrastructure and cutting-edge AI tools.
The partnership will see Microsoft contribute its Azure AI models and tools, while Yotta will provide local, compliant infrastructure for training and inference.
The joint offering includes Azure AI Foundry’s foundational models and Yotta’s sovereign AI stack, featuring content filters, copyright protection, and safety mechanisms to ensure responsible AI use.
Calling the partnership a key step forward towards India’s AI self-reliance and digital transformation, Sunil Gupta, Co-founder, CEO and Managing Director of Yotta Data Services, said, “It will make cutting-edge AI capabilities accessible for Indian enterprises of all sizes and give a huge boost to driving the nation’s AI ambitions.”