SWI Compute Launches AI Factories in Europe to Transform Energy into NVIDIA Powerhouses

SWI Compute Launches AI Factories in Europe

In an exciting announcement, SWI Compute has emerged from stealth mode as a dedicated infrastructure provider for NVIDIA AI factories, with its first operations launching in Europe. This initiative marks a significant step in harnessing energy for artificial intelligence and aims to turn 3.6 gigawatts of power capacity into state-of-the-art AI facilities.

The global AI infrastructure company, a part of SWI Group, has spent six years securing this massive power supply across Europe and the United States. With an initial focus on the UK, SWI Compute's first large-scale AI factory will operate at 30 megawatts, incorporating around 7,000 Rubin GPUs and 3,500 Vera CPUs housed in NVIDIA’s innovative NVL72 racks. The factory is expected to be up and running by the end of 2027, taking full advantage of NVIDIA Quantum-X800 InfiniBand and Spectrum-X Ethernet networking for improved connectivity and efficiency.

Halil Mirakhmedov, CEO of SWI Compute, expressed the urgency of the project, saying, "Energy availability represents the primary bottleneck facing European AI infrastructure. After years of acquiring grid access, we are now able to deploy these resources into dedicated factories. In just two months as a NVIDIA Cloud Partner, we've secured nearly $1 billion in hardware orders and executed contracts with initial clients. The demand far exceeds the existing capacity, prompting a rapid expansion to meet these needs."

Europe boasts a rich pool of researchers, startups, and enterprises ready to delve into frontier AI, yet much of the development has previously taken place outside the region. SWI Compute aims to address this gap by providing dedicated access to NVIDIA AI technologies for Europe’s homegrown talent. Its inaugural customer is a U.S.-based AI inference platform that has already contracted for resources, highlighting the immediate need for local AI infrastructure.

Since beginning its investments in land and power in 2020, SWI Group has established a strong presence across Europe, owning not only the 3.6 GW capacity but also multiple campuses spread across Ireland, the UK, Denmark, Spain, and Italy—one of which has already been leased to a major hyperscaler. By designing its facilities based on NVIDIA's reference architecture, SWI Compute ensures each site operates efficiently, generating significant return on investment for both the company and its clients.

The infrastructure is expected to scale, with forthcoming expansions planned, further ramping up the power and GPU capacity available for AI workloads. SWI Compute will employ NVIDIA's DSX AI Factory platform, integrating compute, networking, power, and cooling into a cohesive system for future sites. This design is anticipated to increase GPU capacity by as much as 40% within the same power budget, making it a highly efficient operational framework.

Initially utilizing NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra systems, SWI Compute will introduce Vera CPU racks to enhance performance in the AI computation realm. The firm has carefully selected partners for systems integration, including Delta Computers for seamless implementation alongside established storage solution providers. With plans for more than 8,000 GPUs, the infrastructure is set to serve various AI applications, pushing the technological frontiers of the industry.

Ultimately, SWI Compute operates under the notion that AI factories are essential infrastructure, converting regional energy resources into intelligence and economic advancements. Nico Caprez, Vice President at NVIDIA, confirms this vision, noting SWI Compute's role in harnessing Europe’s energy to empower AI labs, universities, and businesses. AI factories, which leverage NVIDIA’s cutting-edge designs, promise to introduce a new era of productivity in AI technology deployment—flexible enough to adapt and generate continuous value over their lifespan.

With a dedicated mission to accelerate AI capabilities in Europe, SWI Compute plans to ramp up its operations by launching additional AI campuses starting in Q4 2027. This ambitious expansion strategy reinforces SWI’s competitive advantage of having direct control over power and infrastructure, positioning the company well in the competitive landscape of AI cloud services.

In conclusion, SWI Compute represents the culmination of years of strategic investments and planning, positioning SWI Group as a vertically integrated company capable of delivering an entire spectrum of AI cloud infrastructure—from power supply to computational capacity. CEO Max-Hervé George stated, "SWI Compute is the integral piece that completes our vision, offering comprehensive infrastructure that empowers our customers by putting substantial capabilities directly in their hands."

For more information on SWI Compute and their innovative AI technologies, visit SWI Compute or SWI Group.