Nscale has announced an extensive partnership with Microsoft to deploy approximately 200,000 NVIDIA GB300 GPUs across Europe and the U.S., marking one of the largest AI infrastructure agreements to date. This collaboration, involving Dell Technologies, will enhance the deployment of NVIDIA’s AI capabilities through large-scale infrastructure development. Nscale will supply the GPUs across multiple sites, including a significant presence in Texas and Portugal, starting from 2026. The multi-year agreement extends existing plans for substantial AI infrastructure, solidifying the UK-US Tech Partnership, and includes a notable project for the UK’s largest AI supercomputer. This development signifies a broader trend of rapidly growing AI infrastructure, with sustainability and scalability as core elements.
In other trading, GitLab was a notable mover up 10.6% and closing at $48.27. This week, Datadog is reportedly exploring a potential takeover bid for GitLab at over $60 per share. At the same time, Multipolar Technology trailed, down 15% to close at IDR124,950.00.
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Alphabet finished trading at $251.46 up 0.2%, hovering around its 52-week high. This week, Alphabet expanded its strategic partnership with Salesforce to enhance AI integration across enterprise tools, boosting productivity and automation.
Adobe settled at $329.23 down 0.4%, not far from its 52-week low.
Apple closed at $247.45 down 0.8%, hovering around its 52-week high. This week, Apple announced the M5 chip in new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models, boasting significant AI and performance enhancements.
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