The company is to launch Surface RT units in Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore and Taiwan in "the coming months" as part of a wider plan to cement the device's place in the market.
Following on from these launches, Microsoft is also set to announce the availability of the Windows 8-equipped Surface Pro outside of the US and Canada.
Pro push
"We are happy to be able to tell you that Surface Pro will be heading to Australia, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, New Zealand and the United Kingdom in the coming months," detailed Microsoft on its Windows blog.
"We are focused on meeting demand in current markets for Surface Pro and are working super hard to get new inventory into retail but recognise demand exists in other countries as well.
"We are committed to working with our retail partners to ensure we are delivering a great experience in the above mentioned countries for our customers."
Surface Pro's launch has been limited to North America
The news comes after Technology Business Research analyst Ezra Gottheil claimed early success with Surface had transformed Microsoft from a company looking to set a benchmark for Windows 8 tablets for one determined to take on iPad and co.
"Surface was first to be an inspiration to the OEMs, a marketing device to increase awareness of Windows 8, a challenge to the OEMs to come up with better designs," said Gottheil, claiming the Microsoft has since switched its focus and now identifies itself as a 'device company'.
[source: Microsoft]
