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What is a Hyperscaler?

A Hyperscaler is a large technology company that operates vast networks of data centers and can rapidly expand computing, storage, and cloud services to meet demand. Hyperscalers provide the infrastructure used to run websites, business applications, and AI systems at enormous scale.

What is a Hyperscaler? | Stanford HAI

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