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Applied Digital (APLD) is a U.S.-based operator of next-generation digital infrastructure, providing solutions to the fields of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). APLD has two business segments: next-generation datacenter colocation services and AI GPU cloud services.

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Ellendale AI Data Center Construction Update for July 2024

MarketScale
August 1, 2024
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Applied Digital continues to make remarkable strides on its Ellendale AI Data Center in North Dakota. This state-of-the-art facility embodies the perfect blend of advanced technology and strategic design, establishing a new benchmark in data infrastructure specifically designed for AI.

The Ellendale AI Data Center spans a massive 363,000 gross square feet across three stories. It is designed to handle an impressive 100MW IT load. This facility is not just another data center; it is a beacon of innovation, purpose-built to cater to the intense demands of accelerated computing that modern AI technologies require.

Keep watching for more updates as this exciting project advances.

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