Powering the Future: Applied Digital’s High-Power Density Innovations Transform Data Centers

 

In an interview with AiNews.com, Wes Cummins, CEO of Applied Digital, discusses Applied Digital’s advancements in high-power density for data centers. By equipping facilities with up to 120 kilowatts per rack, they significantly enhance the capacity and efficiency of server operations, aligning closely with top-tier tech like NVIDIA.

 

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