Bit Digital Inc (NASDAQ:BTBT) has recently announced the expansion of its high performance computing (HPC) contract with an existing customer, elevating its value to approximately $275 million. The market responded positively to this development, resulting in a significant boost to the company’s shares last week.
The initial deployment in January consisted of 2,048 GPUs. The client has now doubled the size of the GPU fleet, translating to about $92 million per year over a three-year period. This computational power is crucial for clients who are developing large language models (LLMs) and AI applications.
According to CEO Sam Tabar, Bit Digital adopts a customized approach to HPC by leveraging Nvidia H100 chips and collaborating with tech giants such as Dell and Supermicro for their deployments. The specialized equipment is hosted in data centers with unique capabilities, with locations including Iceland.
Tabar emphasized the company’s growing opportunities within the HPC AI vertical, noting a robust pipeline of clients eager for their services. He remarked, "We have a very pregnant pipeline of opportunity... it's all been reverse inquiry." To manage the increasing demand, Bit Digital plans to streamline its processes by hiring a head of revenue.
This contract expansion not only solidifies Bit Digital's position in the HPC market but also underscores the rising demand for advanced computational resources in AI development. The company’s strategic partnerships and specialized hosting solutions make it a notable player in this rapidly evolving industry.
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