Crypto to AI: Evolving Datacenter Strategies for the Future

 

Join Applied Digital’s CEO Wes Cummins at SXSW 2025 for “Crypto to AI: Evolving Datacenter Strategies for the Future,” where he’ll share the transformative journey from blockchain and crypto mining to AI-driven high-performance computing. Discover how scalable, high-density data centers are becoming the backbone of AI and HPC applications, and gain insights into the strategic pivots and innovations driving this evolution.

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In November, Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center in North Dakota marked another month of significant advancements. Notable achievements during the month included substantial progress on MV cable pulls, laying the groundwork for the center’s robust IT load capabilities. The majority of long-lead mechanical OFCI equipment was successfully delivered and installed, while ancillary building…

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…

Wes Cummins, Chairman and CEO of Applied Digital, discusses the development of a groundbreaking campus in Ellendale, North Dakota. This state-of-the-art data center is being designed to house one of the world’s largest supercomputers, with a focus on power density, low latency, and efficient heat dissipation to handle next-generation workloads. Cummins emphasizes the uniqueness of…