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Steelmaker ArcelorMittal announced on Monday that it is broadening its collaboration with Microsoft, building on a "Cloud First, Data Centric" strategy that relies on Azure as the company's main cloud computing infrastructure.
As part of the expanded partnership, ArcelorMittal plans to adopt Microsoft Fabric, Purview, and Foundry to overhaul its IT systems, strengthen cybersecurity defenses, and cut down its dependence on outdated legacy technology. The companies did not disclose financial details of the agreement.
Azure will act as the backbone for the steelmaker's broader modernization effort, consolidating data into a single trusted foundation and deploying advanced analytics and AI at scale across global systems and business processes. Beyond the core integration announced Monday, the initiative is designed to accelerate AI-powered innovation, enhance cybersecurity, reliability and resilience, and improve operational efficiency while further cutting reliance on legacy IT infrastructure.
ArcelorMittal said the move will help embed data and artificial intelligence more deeply into its IT operating model, supporting the company's long-term digital transformation and competitiveness within the global steel industry.
The company is one of the world's largest steel and mining operators, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking operations in 14 countries. It ranks as the largest steel producer in Europe, among the largest in the Americas, and has a growing footprint in Asia through its joint venture AM/NS India. ArcelorMittal supplies a wide customer base spanning the automotive, engineering, construction and machinery sectors. In 2025, the company generated revenues of $61.4 billion, producing 55.6 million metric tonnes of crude steel and 48.8 million tonnes of iron ore.
As part of the deal, ArcelorMittal will draw on Microsoft Fabric — Microsoft's unified data and analytics platform — alongside Purview for data governance and compliance, and Microsoft Foundry for AI model development, deployment, and inference capabilities. A Microsoft representative said the company is glad to support ArcelorMittal in shaping what an AI-driven future looks like for the global manufacturing sector, according to statements accompanying the announcement.
Financial terms of the agreement remain undisclosed.
As part of the expanded partnership, ArcelorMittal plans to adopt Microsoft Fabric, Purview, and Foundry to overhaul its IT systems, strengthen cybersecurity defenses, and cut down its dependence on outdated legacy technology. The companies did not disclose financial details of the agreement.
Azure will act as the backbone for the steelmaker's broader modernization effort, consolidating data into a single trusted foundation and deploying advanced analytics and AI at scale across global systems and business processes. Beyond the core integration announced Monday, the initiative is designed to accelerate AI-powered innovation, enhance cybersecurity, reliability and resilience, and improve operational efficiency while further cutting reliance on legacy IT infrastructure.
ArcelorMittal said the move will help embed data and artificial intelligence more deeply into its IT operating model, supporting the company's long-term digital transformation and competitiveness within the global steel industry.
The company is one of the world's largest steel and mining operators, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking operations in 14 countries. It ranks as the largest steel producer in Europe, among the largest in the Americas, and has a growing footprint in Asia through its joint venture AM/NS India. ArcelorMittal supplies a wide customer base spanning the automotive, engineering, construction and machinery sectors. In 2025, the company generated revenues of $61.4 billion, producing 55.6 million metric tonnes of crude steel and 48.8 million tonnes of iron ore.
As part of the deal, ArcelorMittal will draw on Microsoft Fabric — Microsoft's unified data and analytics platform — alongside Purview for data governance and compliance, and Microsoft Foundry for AI model development, deployment, and inference capabilities. A Microsoft representative said the company is glad to support ArcelorMittal in shaping what an AI-driven future looks like for the global manufacturing sector, according to statements accompanying the announcement.
Financial terms of the agreement remain undisclosed.
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