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Building next-gen datacenters

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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The Essence of Supercomputing: A Human Brain Analogy

MarketScale
January 1, 2023

Michael Maniscalco, CTO of Applied Digital, draws a parallel between supercomputer clusters and the human brain. Emphasizing the need to consolidate information in a confined space, Maniscalco highlights that, just like our neurons quickly relay messages within short distances, supercomputers should be designed with proximity in mind. This design philosophy aids in achieving unparalleled processing speeds, catering to the aspirations of their clientele to possess the fastest computing systems.

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