Building the Next Generation of Sovereign AI infrastructure

• NEXTDC and OpenAI sign MoU to develop next-generation hyperscale AI campus and GPU supercluster
• Collaboration will be based at NEXTDC's S7 site in Eastern Creek, Sydney
• Partnership aims to build Australia's sovereign AI infrastructure

NEXTDC Limited (ASX: NXT), a leading data centre-as-a-service provider, has announced that it has agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OpenAI to develop a sovereign AI infrastructure partnership under the OpenAI for Australia program. Through this collaboration, OpenAI and NEXTDC will work together on the planning, development, and operation of a next-generation hyperscale AI campus and large-scale GPU supercluster at NEXTDC's S7 site in Eastern Creek, Sydney. This partnership aims to build the critical infrastructure and capabilities required to support the growing demand for sovereign AI services in Australia. NEXTDC is recognized globally for its Tier IV certified data centres and focus on sustainability, and the company will leverage its expertise to deliver this landmark AI infrastructure project. Further details on the partnership will be provided by NEXTDC as the collaboration progresses.

The partnership with OpenAI to develop a sovereign AI infrastructure in Australia represents a significant strategic initiative for NEXTDC. This collaboration is expected to position the company as a key player in the growing AI ecosystem, leveraging its world-class data centre capabilities to support the development of critical national infrastructure.