Microsoft is preparing to move GitHub to its own Azure cloud servers, marking the first major change to the popular developer platform since its former CEO, Thomas Dohmke, stepped down less than two months ago.
According to a report by The Verge, the migration is expected to take place over the next 12 months. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans say the move is being treated as essential for GitHub’s future growth and its increasing focus on AI-driven tools like GitHub Copilot.
GitHub’s Chief Technology Officer, Vladimir Fedorov, informed employees about the upcoming migration earlier this week. He explained that GitHub has been struggling with limited data center capacity in Virginia, where its infrastructure is currently based. “We are constrained on data server capacity with limited opportunities to bring more capacity online in the North Virginia region,” Fedorov wrote in a note to staff.
Fedorov added that the switch to Azure is necessary for GitHub to scale and meet growing demand. “It’s existential for GitHub to have the ability to scale to meet the demands of AI and Copilot, and Azure is our path forward,” he said. Microsoft’s CoreAI and Azure teams are reportedly working together to provide all the resources GitHub needs for a smooth transition.
While GitHub has previously attempted partial migrations to Azure, including projects like Git in Azure and Azure Sites Automation, those earlier efforts faced challenges. This time, leadership is determined to make it work. To ensure the transition stays on schedule, GitHub will temporarily delay new feature development to focus entirely on the migration process.
Microsoft acquired GitHub in 2018 for $7.5 billion, promising to let it operate independently. However, this latest move signals a deeper integration between GitHub and Microsoft’s core infrastructure, a shift that aligns with the company’s growing focus on AI innovation and cloud computing.
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