We design and build the most energy efficient and cost effective AI computers, and operate them anywhere.
Alternative to datacentres
Reduce the need for more large format DCs
Reduce US big tech control
Control your AI, data and IP
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Our team
Meet our team
Meet the leadership team behind our distributed AI compute.
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Our story
The key chapters of our story:
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AI / ML begins
In 2021, we were amazed with AI / ML and how it might impact work we once did. We also saw everyone’s data go anywhere and everywhere, for the benefit of big tech. We also started to see how much it actually cost, at an enterprise level, to train and use public models and cloud. So we started building our own HPC so we could use models in private.
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Starting this business
We purchased our first batch of GPUs in 2025. We wanted to build the most economical and efficient HPC in Australia, to run our own models, and see what we could build. We also started researching energy networks, systems, and heat reuse. In parallel, we see the problems with hyperscalers, datacentres and big tech.
ZAI NODE ... A GENUINE ALTERNATIVE
Why we're different
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Unique team
Few local teams have the diverse commercial, energy and HPC skills that we do.
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Engineering, financial & ESG solution
Our AI for builders and buildings provides AI commercial and climate advantages.
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Sovereign AI
We are and our solutions are 100% local, sovereign providing you complete control.
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Unmatched efficiency
The most energy and cost efficient compute on the market.
WHY "ZAI"?
The meaning of Zai Node
“Zai" has multiple meanings. In Arabic, it means prosperous or fortunate. In parts of Asia, it translates to good, skilful, reliable. In Mandarin Chinese, it means again or repeatedly. These meanings resonate with us.
Nodes are what we design, build, operate and provide to our clients and hosts.
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We’re a group of thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers driven by curiosity and a shared ambition to shape a better AI future.