Nvidia(US:NVDA) 智通财经网·2026-03-02 06:05Group 1 - Firmus Technologies, an Australian AI infrastructure provider backed by Nvidia, signed a significant long-term service contract worth billions, involving the construction of a new data center in Melbourne to provide large-scale computing power [1] - The new contract has significantly increased Firmus's market valuation to approximately AUD 6 billion (around USD 4.2 billion), doubling from AUD 1.85 billion in September 2025 [1] - Firmus is preparing for an IPO on the Sydney Stock Exchange in 2026, driven by the surging global demand for AI computing power [1] Group 2 - Nvidia is collaborating with Firmus Technologies to create a large renewable energy-powered AI data center cluster across Australia, aligning with Nvidia's strategy for green AI factories [2] - Australia has become one of the fastest-growing regions for data center investment globally and ranks as the third most popular destination for AI investment, following the US and China [2] - Local Australian companies are actively adjusting their strategic layouts to capture a larger market share in AI infrastructure spending due to the ongoing surge in demand for high-performance computing [2]