Ai Design

Enterprise AI is splitting into two economies: leaders redesigning operations and spenders chasing ROI that never arrives

A clear divide is emerging in enterprise AI: organizations that redesign how work gets done are pulling ahead, while those treating AI as a tool layer are falli

A Practical Guide to Modern AI Architecture, Workflow-First Thinking, and Scalable Business Value

Artificial intelligence has already moved beyond the hype cycle and into the day-to-day reality of business operations. Companies across industries are rushing to integrate AI into their workflows, but many are running into the same challenge: it’s relatively easy to build something that works in a demo, and much harder to make it reliable…

Power, Pressure, and Precision: What It Takes to Keep AI Online 24/7

The rise of generative AI and large-scale model training has transformed data centers into high-intensity “AI factories,” where workloads are no longer predictable or gradual. Unlike traditional cloud environments, AI data centers generate highly volatile and fast-changing power loads. Research shows that large-scale AI workloads can trigger rapid, synchronized spikes and drops in electricity…

How Thoughtful Experience Design in Marketing Cloud Implementation Leads to Better Business Outcomes

Salesforce gives organizations the ability to automate marketing, personalize outreach, and manage leads at scale—but those benefits only materialize when complex capabilities are implemented cohesively. A successful Marketing Cloud implementation requires more than individual features working in isolation. Through its Salesforce Practice, CG Infinity brings together Marketing Cloud capabilities—including Email Studio, Automation Studio, and…

Applied Digital’s Data Center Design for a 100 MW AI Factory Built from the Ground Up

AI workloads are redefining the limits of data center design and infrastructure. Legacy data centers, built for traditional co-location, cannot handle the density, thermal demands, or power dynamics of accelerated computing. The AI boom has upended the data center sector, forcing a rapid shift to liquid-cooled racks as facilities pivot from sub-10kW racks to…

Designing Sustainable and Scalable Data Centers for the AI Revolution

Join Applied Digital’s CEO Wes Cummings at SXSW 2025 for “Designing Sustainable and Scalable Data Centers for the AI Revolution.” This session will explore cutting-edge cooling solutions, energy-efficient designs, and strategies to minimize environmental impact, all crucial for supporting the growing demands of AI and HPC. Gain valuable insights into the future of sustainable…

AI First: Revolutionizing High-Performance Computing Design at the Ellendale Data Center

In the rapidly evolving high-performance computing (HPC) landscape, a groundbreaking development emerges from Ellendale, North Dakota. This innovation seeks to redefine the benchmarks of computational power and design. In the AI-First Business Podcast, host Tina Yazdi explores the future of HPC design with Wes Cummings, CEO and Chairman of Applied Digital. The discussion centers…

Czinger Vehicles & Divergent 3D: The Next Generation Of Automotive Manufacturing

Catching up with Czinger Vehicles to ask the Are We There Yet? video podcast series question wasn’t easy as their 21C model will do 0 -60 in 1.9 seconds, can hit over 250 mph, and now holds records at both Laguna Seca and Circuit of the Americas.  And maybe I didn’t need to ask them…

AI-Generated Designs Are Letting Architects Unlock New Forms of Creativity. How Should They Deploy It?

Generative AI in architecture is already evolving architectural workflows, and the creative results are proving themselves in real time. Tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney are acting as a dynamic platform for concept design and visual brainstorming, enabling the synthesis of diverse architectural styles and historical influences into fresh and innovative ideas. There’s still a lot…

Earthlings: The Play-and-Earn Gaming Metaverse on Hedera

Gaming and NFTs are a combination that has seen an incredible increase within the last several years. It’s been noted, however, that often times within Metaverse gaming, the product is viewed as empty or not delivering on entertainment promises made in earlier trailers. Not taking the proper time for design and concept and a lack…

Applied Digital: From ‘What Ifs’ to Tangible Innovation

Applied Digital envisions a future where high-performance computing data centers aren’t just functional but transformative. With meticulously designed digital infrastructure, they aim to cultivate an environment ripe for innovation. In their perspective, every element, from airflows to dynamic server configurations, are potential drivers of change. In the fast-paced digital age, Applied Digital positions itself as…

Supply Chain Mastery: Applied Digital’s Proactive Design Approach

Roland Davidson, EVP of Engineering at Applied Digital, highlights the company’s unique strategy in digital infrastructure design. By prioritizing available commodities during the construction phase and leveraging their extensive supplier network, Applied Digital ensures timely project completions. This approach allows them to efficiently source and integrate both rare and new surplus equipment without compromising on…

Contagious Creativity

Discussions with various creatives about a variety of topics surrounding creativity. Talk about the need to appreciate and preserve lettering as an essential part of our daily lives, often overlooked. The inspiration comes from observing lettering in the surroundings, such as signs in coffee shops or unique signage. The speaker mentions the success of their…

The Essence of Supercomputing: A Human Brain Analogy

Michael Maniscalco, CTO of Applied Digital, draws a parallel between supercomputer clusters and the human brain. Emphasizing the need to consolidate information in a confined space, Maniscalco highlights that, just like our neurons quickly relay messages within short distances, supercomputers should be designed with proximity in mind. This design philosophy aids in achieving unparalleled processing…

Setting Standards for Virtual Classrooms of the Future

96-student dvLED concave video walls feature a groundbreaking design for a unique learning environment at a World-Renowned University   Overview   Approached by McCann Systems for a world-renowned university, Peerless-AV® was tasked with installing (2) custom direct view LED (dvLED) video wall systems alongside Unilumin. In January 2019, the university wanted to create remote learning classroom…