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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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Applied Digital is Boosting Data Center Efficiency by Focusing on Power Availability and Connectivity

MarketScale
June 11, 2024
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Applied Digital
Data Centers
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The strategic placement of data centers is becoming increasingly vital for maximizing efficiency and sustainability. Applied Digital is leading this change by prioritizing power availability and focusing on sustainable solutions to enhance next-generation computing.

Applied Digital dives into its methodology for selecting data center locations by prioritizing power availability, particularly sustainable power sources, and ensuring necessary connectivity. This innovative approach involves situating data centers near power generation points rather than traditional metro-based availability zones, significantly enhancing performance for AI training and inferencing tasks.

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