Company Culture

Play it Forward: Ellendale’s Summer Celebration Showcases the Power of Community

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In Ellendale, the sound of laughter, cheers, and the thwack of pickleball paddles marked more than just a summer afternoon—it marked a testament to what a united community can accomplish. The unveiling of the new pickleball courts, a project made possible through collaboration between the town, local sponsors, and Applied Digital, wasn’t just about…

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Applied Digital
Nurturing and Growing a Sustainable Safety Culture

Applied Digital champions a proactive approach to workplace safety, empowering employees to take ownership of their health and safety. This video showcases our open-door policy, which allows employees to easily connect with environmental health and safety (EH&S) professionals via phone, email, or a dedicated helpline for support in any situation. We also highlight our…

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Applied Digital’s Executive Leadership Commitment to Safety

This video explores the profound impact of Applied Digital’s executive leadership view commitment to safety. It highlights the key initiatives led by senior executives to foster a culture where safety is paramount. A standout strategy is the incorporation of a ‘safety moment’ at the start of every meeting, designed to heighten safety awareness from…

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At Applied Digital, Employee Safety is #1

At Applied Digital, employee safety transcends mere compliance—it’s a core value that defines our corporate ethos. This video underlines the importance of creating a robust health and safety environment, ensuring every team member returns home safely daily, and fostering a positive and secure workplace atmosphere. By prioritizing safety above all, including production, Applied Digital…

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Applied Digital on the Move

This video follows the major accomplishments of Applied Digital from their IPO in Apr 2022 until October of 2023. It includes major announcements like – Partnerships with NVidia, Supermicro and Hewlett Packard – Opening new facilities in North Dakota – Gaining and onboarding new Cloud clients – Initiation of a Cloud AI service

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Applied Digital
Who is Applied Digital?

Applied Digital is a U.S. based provider of next-generation digital infrastructure, redefining how digital leaders scale high-performance compute (HPC). With dedicated and experienced leadership in the fields of power procurement, engineering, and construction, Applied Digital collaborates with local utilities to solve the problem of congestion on the power grid while stimulating the development of more…

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Wes Cummins on Applied Digital’s Promising Horizon

Wes Cummins,CEO of Applied Digital, shares his enthusiasm for Applied Digital’s future, emphasizing the development of a robust HPC strategy. With their first facility successfully operational in Jamestown and plans to expand further in Ellendale and other yet-to-be-announced locations, he is confident that the company’s future achievements will eclipse its impressive past.

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What Does Winning Look Like in the Age of AI-Driven Marketing?
November 24, 2025

As AI-powered tools—from agentic browsers to enterprise copilots—rapidly reshape how consumers search, learn, and buy, leaders are being forced to rethink not just their tech stack, but their teams, processes, and expectations. With 92% of companies planning to increase AI investments while only 1% consider their deployments mature, a clear disconnect emerges between AI excitement…

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Karen Alter
Why the Best Leaders Don’t Climb Straight Ladders: How Karen Alter Built Success Through Detours
November 24, 2025

As companies push to decarbonize, modernize infrastructure, and bring new technologies to market, the leaders who stand out aren’t always the ones who followed a straight career path. Increasingly, it’s the people with the zigzags—the folks who’ve worked across different industries, adapted to new environments, and learned to make decisions under pressure—who bring the clarity…

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Allowing Inspiration to Grow from Intuition: How Inner Guidance Drives Real Career Growth
November 21, 2025

In a workplace culture increasingly shaped by rapid change, rising expectations, and new definitions of leadership, professionals are redefining success beyond titles and output. Empathy, intuition, and inner alignment — once seen as intangible “nice-to-haves” — are now emerging as competitive advantages. As recent workforce studies show that human-centered leaders drive higher engagement and…

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SEO
SEO in the Age of AI: What CMOs and CEOs Need to Know About AEO and GEO
November 20, 2025

In an era when AI-driven search experiences are reshaping how customers discover brands, marketing leaders are navigating a confusing landscape of new acronyms, shifting behaviors, and bold industry predictions. Despite widespread claims that “SEO is dead,” the data tells a different story: organic search traffic has continued to grow even as platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini,…

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Other Company Culture
Applied Digital: From ‘What Ifs’ to Tangible Innovation
January 1, 2023

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…

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Synergy in Action: Brad Barton on the Collaborative Essence of Applied Digital’s Culture
January 1, 2023

Brad Barton, EVP of Real Estate Development at Applied Digital, articulates the core of the company’s culture as deep collaboration aimed at achieving common goals. He highlights the unique aspect of Applied Digital, which includes a multitude of subject matter experts. These experts, according to Barton, must synergize their diverse skills and knowledge to effectively…

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Empowering Diversity and Growth: Martin Vega on Applied Digital’s Inclusive Culture
January 1, 2023

Martin Vega, the Site Manager for Garden City at Applied Digital, sheds light on the company’s inclusive and diverse culture, which he finds particularly appealing. He emphasizes the absence of discrimination and the company’s strong commitment to addressing the needs of all employees. Vega highlights the opportunities for personal and professional development that Applied Digital…

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Cultivating Success: Roland Davidson on Applied Digital’s Teamwork Ethos
January 1, 2023

Roland Davidson, EVP of Engineering and Design at Applied Digital, discusses the company’s culture, tracing its roots back to the ethos instilled by founders West and Jason. He describes the company as a collective of hardworking individuals who are committed to ‘figuring it out’ and getting things done without any pretenses. Davidson highlights the egalitarian…

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Fostering Teamwork: Ray Huber on Collaborative Excellence at Applied Digital
January 1, 2023

Ray Huber, VP of Operations at Applied Digital, emphasizes the importance of teamwork and open communication within the organization. He underscores the principle that everyone has a voice and the significance of listening to each other, regardless of position or role. Huber points out that operating in silos is not conducive to success; instead, collaborative…

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