Generally Available: Cross-Region Data Transfer Capability in Azure Data Box Devices

We are pleased to announce the general availability of cross-region data transfer for all region pairs using Azure Data Box. Customers can now select any source location and directly upload data to any Azure destination region, offering flexibility and convenience for distributed data storage needs. This data transfer is facilitated without the Data Box device being shipped across commerce boundaries. For instance, data stored on-premises in Japan can be directly uploaded to an Azure region in the EU. The Data Box device is transported to an Azure data center within Japan, and the data transfer occurs over the Azure network at no additional cost, ensuring the Data Box device remains within the source country, Japan. This capability is particularly beneficial for large, distributed organizations with Azure workloads in multiple regions. We look forward to seeing how this new feature enhances your data management strategies. [Learn more](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/databox/data-box-overview?pivots=dbx-ng#cross-region-data-transfer-for-data-box-devices).