Strategic Combination - Rumble and Northern Data are combining to build a "Freedom-First Ecosystem" rooted in freedom, privacy, independence, and resilience, aiming to compete with Big Tech[2] - The combination seeks to provide independent access to technology and financial tools, decentralizing these resources to enhance societal resilience[3] - The combined entity aims to create a full-stack cloud platform, from power to GPUaaS[22] Key Assets and Capabilities - Rumble has 47 million Monthly Active Users and a growing cloud business, securing a $775 million strategic investment with Tether[10] - Northern Data possesses over 22,000 GPUs and operates 9 data centers, providing a sovereign AI Cloud platform[13] - The combined entity will have over $1 billion in capital deployed[16] Strategic Rationale - The acquisition of Northern Data will provide Rumble with immediate scale in the enterprise market through GPUaaS and data center businesses[20] - The combination expands the international footprint of both companies, creating globally accessible computing infrastructure[23] - Tether has committed to an initial purchase of up to $150 million of GPU services over a 2-year period from the combined entity[25] Financial Terms and Ownership - The transaction is an all-stock deal where Northern Data shareholders will receive 2.0281 newly issued Rumble Class A shares[31] - Post-transaction, Rumble will own 69.6% and Northern Data will own 30.4% of the combined company[32] Market Positioning - The combined company aims to become a growing player in the high-growth AI and GPU market, with a market capitalization of $3.5 billion[30]

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Core View - CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWV) is highlighted as a top AI stock following an expanded agreement with OpenAI, with a price target of $180.00 set by Citizens JMP analyst Greg Miller [1][4]. Company Developments - CoreWeave has expanded its agreement with OpenAI, increasing the total contract value to approximately $22.5 billion, which includes a recent addition of up to $6.5 billion [2][4]. - The initial contract was valued at up to $11.9 billion, signed in March, followed by an expansion of up to $4 billion in May 2025 [4]. Market Outlook - Analysts anticipate new contracts as hyperscalers are increasingly outsourcing GPU cluster buildouts to GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) providers, which assume financial and technical risks [2][4]. - The GPUaaS market is projected to grow from approximately $3-4 billion currently to around $300 billion, indicating a significant acceleration in demand and infrastructure outsourcing by hyperscalers [3][4].

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - **Data Center Market in Asia-Pacific**: The data center market in Thailand is emerging as a new destination for regional deployment, with a pipeline capacity of 2.6GW in Bangkok, which increased by over 1.7GW in 2024 [1][12]. Johor, Malaysia, has a pipeline market of 5.7GW but has seen a slowdown in incremental supply growth due to stricter local regulations [1]. Core Insights - **AI Demand Growth**: AI-related demand is expected to contribute approximately 25-30% of incremental data center demand in markets like Thailand, although current AI capacity in APAC (excluding China) is only about 1GW [2]. Customers remain cost-sensitive regarding AI workloads, leading to deployments in markets like Malaysia and Australia [2]. - **Edge Data Centers**: There is a strong demand for smaller edge data centers at metro edges, which are essential for AI inference due to low latency requirements. Telecom operators are well-positioned to capitalize on this trend [3]. - **GPU as a Service (GPUaaS)**: The GPUaaS market is projected to be significant, with estimates ranging from $35 billion to $70 billion globally by 2030. Companies like Singtel are well-positioned to benefit from this growth [4]. Pricing and Cost Analysis - **Data Center Pricing Variability**: Pricing for data centers varies significantly across the region, with Singapore being the most expensive at up to $300/KW/month, while Malaysia offers lower rates around $90-95/KW/month due to lower land costs [27][30]. - **Cost Structure**: In Japan, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) costs constitute 59% of total data center build costs, highlighting the importance of these components in overall expenditure [25]. Market Dynamics - **Regulatory Environment**: In Johor, the local government is becoming more selective in approving new data center projects, focusing on water and power usage efficiency [46]. There are currently 13 live projects with a total approved capacity of 1774MW, but only about 500MW is operational [46]. - **Investment Trends**: The Johor Special Economic Zone (SEZ) agreement between Malaysia and Singapore is expected to enhance cross-border connectivity and attract global investments, particularly in data centers [46]. Emerging Technologies - **Liquid Cooling Solutions**: Liquid cooling is becoming increasingly relevant for data centers hosting AI workloads, as traditional air-cooling systems fail to support higher rack densities required for AI [30][31]. Various liquid cooling methods are being explored, including direct-to-chip and immersion cooling [31]. - **AI Workloads and Infrastructure**: AI workloads require higher densities, with rack densities exceeding 100KW/rack, necessitating advanced cooling solutions [38]. The demand for AI infrastructure is expected to grow rapidly, with significant investments needed to meet this demand [24]. Conclusion - The data center industry in the Asia-Pacific region is experiencing rapid growth driven by AI demand, regulatory changes, and technological advancements. Companies like Singtel and Indosat are positioned to benefit from these trends, particularly in GPUaaS and liquid cooling technologies. The evolving landscape presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly in terms of regulatory compliance and infrastructure development.