Northern Data Group’s AI & HPC Data Centre: Revealed
The new next-generation data centre has planned 20MW of phased capacity specifically designed for most advanced AI model training requirements and high performance computing (HPC).
Northern Data has announced the opening of its new North American AI and HPC data centre in the US.
Located in Pittsburgh, it is equipped with the latest liquid cooling technology to maximise performance and efficiency, hoping to serve as a model for future AI growth opportunities across North America.
- 20MW of capacity expected to come online by 2027
- 135kW+ rack densities supported, including HPC workloads
- Built specifically to house rear door heat exchanger (RDHx) and direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling
“Today’s announcement marks a significant step in Northern Data’s goal of becoming a leading global AI infrastructure provider,” says John Hoffman, Chief Operating Officer of Northern Data Group.
Supporting AI & HPC efficiencies
The Pittsburgh Data centre, acquired in early 2024, will be operated by Ardent Data Centers, Northern Data’s wholly-owned HPC data centre provider subsidiary.
Ardent Data Centres is at the forefront of sustainability innovation, particularly when it comes to renewable energy strategies and waste-reduction solutions. Using cutting-edge infrastructure enables it to harness the industry’s more advanced compute capabilities and latest technologies to deliver high levels of performance, density and availability.
When it comes to the Pittsburgh facility, it has been purpose-built to provide a high-density, high-speed and sustainable compute environment for the most innovative companies in the world.
With a total of 20MW of capacity expected through a phased development approach, the facility will house GPUs and large-scale compute infrastructure to manage complex and demanding workloads.
John adds: “Our commitment to strategic site selection, integration of the latest data centre technologies and our modular design strategy positions us for significant growth opportunities.”
The data centre has also been built specifically to use energy-efficient rear door heat exchanger (RDHx) and direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling specifically to support AI workloads. It will also target a power usage effectiveness (PUE) as low as 1.15.
How Northern Data Group is advancing its capabilities
Northern Data Group continues to progress development of a robust set of strategically located HPC data centre sites in Europe and the US.
The company’s current portfolio has the potential to provide access to more than 850MW of HPC-ready data centre capacity.
As a leading provider of AI and HPC solutions, Northern Data leverages a network of high-density, liquid cooled GPU-based technology to drive both technological and societal transformation.
The company has one of the largest GPU clusters in Europe via its Taiga Cloud business, while the Ardent Data Centers business has approximately 250MW of power deployed or coming online across eight global data centres by 2027.
Northern Data enjoys access to cutting-edge chips and hardware for maximum performance and efficiency. It prides itself on its customers being supported by best-in-class technologists and engineers for rapid, flexible deployment.
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