Nara Lokesh meets Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in US, seeks support for advancing IT in Andhra

AP Minister Nara Lokesh, who is on a visit to America, met Microsoft CEO Satyanadella. Discussed IT and skill development issues with him in Andhra Pradesh. Lokesh asked to provide technical support for digital governance in the state. It is proposed to cooperate in making Amaravati an AI capital. Lokesh invited Satya Nadel to visit AP on this occasion.

On this occasion, Satya Nadella said that Microsoft is a global leader in the field of software as well as cloud computing and enterprise technology. He said that as of October this year, Microsoft is a 3.1 trillion dollar market. In 2023, Microsoft has earned 211.9 billion dollars in revenue.

Later, Lokesh said that CM Chandrababu is working hard to make AP a leader in the field of technology. "We are building new IT hubs and innovation parks across the state. Microsoft's collaboration is essential in turning IT hubs into world-class centers. AP has the potential to become a regional hub for world-class companies. With the establishment of cloud infrastructure and data centers, AP will get more opportunities. We have investment friendly policies, land. We want to go with Microsoft's leadership in cloud services... to build a state-of-the-art technology ecosystem. Agritech will bring revolutionary changes in the agriculture sector of the state with the integration of AI. We hope to develop cultivation methods that increase productivity.

We will make more services available as part of speed of doing business. Prompt services with streamlined approvals, fast-track project implementation policies. We have made available fast services for business and commercial sectors. Infrastructure is ready in Andhra Pradesh. AP is suitable for digital governance strategic logistics. We seek Microsoft's cooperation in the procedures we follow. We want to make Amaravati an AI capital. We are going to establish an AI University there. Under the leadership of Chandrababu, we are setting up state-of-the-art infrastructure. Lokesh asked Satya Nadella to work with AP for strategic partnership and innovation. Microsoft Telugu employees took pictures with Lokesh on this occasion.