City Infrastructure

SpaceX Is in Talks to Supply the Pentagon With Billions in AI Computing Capacity. Here Is What It Means for the Enterprise Market.

SpaceX is in talks with the U.S. Department of Defense to supply data center capacity worth billions of dollars for Pentagon AI workloads, the Wall Street Journal reported today. SpaceX already has computing deals with Google, Anthropic, and Reflection AI. Here is what a Pentagon agreement would mean for the AI infrastructure market and enterprise buyers.

Drive In, Drive Out: The Rhythm of Metropolis

Behind the seemingly mundane choreography of a drive-in lies a broader story about how modern cities script behavior, turning even the simplest actions into rehearsed routines. What looks like repetition is really a quiet testament to systems designed for flow and control, where

Applied Digital Ellendale AI Data Center: October 2024 Update

In October, Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center project in North Dakota continues to make remarkable strides. Following September’s progress on the utility substation and foundational infrastructure, we now see further development in the facility’s three-tiered structure. Spanning 363,000 square feet, this facility is designed to support a substantial 100MW IT load, positioning it…

September 2024 Update on Applied Digital’s Cutting-Edge Ellendale AI Data Center

In the September update, we get an exciting sneak peek at the progress of the utility substation and three levels of Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center in North Dakota. This cutting-edge facility, spanning 363,000 square feet and built to handle a 100MW IT load, is designed to meet the intense demands of AI…

The Secret Behind Applied Digital’s Rapid Success

Wes Cummins, CEO of Applied Digital, highlights the foundation of Applied Digital’s success: its dedicated team of experts. In less than 24 months, the company has added an impressive 500 megawatts of capacity. This feat, according to Cummins, is credited to the company’s ability to recruit some of the best talents in the field and…

Applied Digital Investor Day Highlights

At Applied Digital’s inaugural Investor Day, speakers from various sectors of the company and its partners shared insights on the company’s strategic advancements and future goals. The event underscored Applied Digital’s role in shaping the trajectory of high-performance computing and AI technologies. Key takeaways included: 1. Expansion of capacity to hundreds of megawatts and securing…

Singapore is a Top Index-Ranked Smart City. How are They Collaborating with China to Build Asian Sustainability?

Singapore was the highest index-ranked Smart City in the world in 2021, followed by a tie between Zurich and Oslo, according to Statista. While China did not have any cities listed on the index-ranked list, they are certainly working to build digital and business collaborations with Singapore through their Smart City Initiative, which was launched…

Cities are Learning How to be Creative in Funding Smart City Transformations

Cities are dynamic places. They are made up of different kinds of people, buildings, modes of transportation and businesses. As these urban areas enter a new generation that includes smart technology, both the public and private sectors will play an important role in the transformation of daily life. Chelsea Collier, an Editor for…

5 Trends Making News At IWCE 2019

What makes a conference like IWCE is the diversity of industries represented. Connectivity is truly a transcendent technology that will continue to streamline processes, make business more efficient and bring people closer together. This year, several themes became evident as emergent. Education   With 5G implementation coming to the public soon there is great debate…