SGAustralian AI infrastructure company Firmus Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership with Nvidia Corp to provide emerging AI firms with more affordable access to computing resources. Under the agreement, Firmus will purchase Nvidia infrastructure and offer Nvidia-powered cloud services to 'AI Native' customers, generating revenue for both parties. The deal involves the delivery of 170,000 GPUs from early 2027 to mid-2028, hosted in Batam, Indonesia. Firmus expects to generate up to $30 billion in revenue over the first six years of the partnership. The collaboration aims to reduce the financial barriers faced by smaller AI companies, allowing them to compete more effectively with larger firms. Nvidia has previously invested in Firmus, and the company recently raised $1.35 billion, achieving a $5.5 billion valuation. Firmus is also exploring options for an initial public offering.
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