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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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Harnessing North Dakota’s Natural Advantages

January 1, 2023
MarketScale

Michael Maniscalco, CTO of Applied Digital, highlights the company’s strategic decision to establish its initial data centers in North Dakota. By leveraging the region’s unique low-cost power and natural cooling, they not only make the training of models cost-effective due to their high power demands but also enhance environmental sustainability. He clarifies that these centers are specifically designed for long-duration training clusters, not for low latency applications.

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