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Microsoft, Miso to Partner on AI Grid Modernization in Midwest

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By Elias Schisgall 




  Microsoft is partnering with Miso, a grid operator in the Midwest, to build a unified data platform for grid management using artificial-intelligence. 



  Miso said Tuesday that it would use Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Foundry AI for the platform, which will be able to predict grid conditions, improve the system's efficiency, and enhance data analytics via machine learning. 



  "Partnering with Microsoft allows us to harness the full power of advanced analytics, AI and cloud platforms to improve forecasting, enhance decision-making and build resilience into our operations," Miso Chief Information and Digital Officer Nirav Shah said. "Ultimately, these advancements benefit our members and stakeholders." 



  Microsoft's corporate vice president for the energy and resources industry, Darryl Willis, said the move would improve grid reliability amid rising power demands for artificial-intelligence data centers. 



  "By bringing advanced cloud and AI capabilities to grid operations, we're building a future-ready, more resilient and sustainable grid that can anticipate challenges, optimize performance, and deliver reliable power as electrification and demand grow," Willis said. 





  Write to Elias Schisgall at elias.schisgall@wsj.com 





  (END) Dow Jones Newswires



  January 06, 2026 11:58 ET (16:58 GMT)


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