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

 

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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