data centers

OpenAI wants its data centers called compute campuses as voter opposition hits 73%

OpenAI confirmed it prefers "compute campuses" over "data centers" as a post-midterm policy push nears and polls show most voters oppose a site near them.

Google’s expanded Marvell deal turns custom chips into a whole data center build

Google’s expanded Marvell deal reaches past TPUs into NICs, storage and memory controllers, turning “custom silicon” into a procurement and platform decision.

Reflection and What’s Ahead: How Applied Digital Built the AI Factories of Tomorrow

As AI adoption accelerates at an unprecedented pace—ChatGPT alone sees 2.5 billion daily prompts just two and a half years after launch—digital infrastructure is racing to keep up. At the center of this transformation are purpose-built data centers, evolving from air-cooled Bitcoin facilities to liquid-cooled “AI factories” designed to power the next generation of…

Execution at Scale: How Applied Digital Is Powering AI Infrastructure in Ellendale

AI infrastructure is evolving at breakneck speed, and the real challenge is no longer just designing next-generation data centers—it’s executing them at scale. As demand for AI-ready facilities grows, operators must adapt to immense increases in power density, new cooling technologies, and unconventional deployment locations. Power density requirements for AI workloads are pushing the…

Constructing 100 MW of AI Infrastructure: How Applied Digital Built for the Future in Ellendale

As demand for artificial intelligence continues to soar, the AI infrastructure needed to power it is scaling just as rapidly. A 2024 report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that global spending on AI infrastructure will exceed $200 billion by 2028, driven by an explosion in compute-heavy applications like large language models and…

Revolutionizing Blockchain Execution

Nick Phillips, EVP of Hosting Operations and Public Affairs at Applied Digital, oversees strategic operations and collaborates with government officials to advance the mission. With nearly 500 megawatts of constructed facilities in North Dakota and West Texas, Applied Digital’s clean and efficient facilities optimize energy usage while ensuring safety. They manage mining business with a…

Harnessing North Dakota’s Natural Advantages

Michael Maniscalco, CTO of Applied Digital, highlights the company’s strategic decision to establish its initial data centers in North Dakota. By leveraging the region’s unique low-cost power and natural cooling, they not only make the training of models cost-effective due to their high power demands but also enhance environmental sustainability. He clarifies that these centers…

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…

Market Perspective – Navigating the Digital Frontier with Applied Digital

Jarrett, a seasoned professional with a journey spanning three decades in the digital infrastructure industry, shared enlightening insights during a recent discussion. Starting his career in the network world and later transitioning to data centers, Jarrett notably held a pivotal role as the COO for Digital Realty. His expertise lies in advising emerging tech companies,…