Elice CEO Shrugs Off Choppy IPO, Eyes Revenue Boost
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An edge data center vendor targeting sovereign AI contracts and doubling revenue annually is a reminder that ‘AI infra’ is fragmenting—national buyers want local hardware and control, not just hyperscale cloud. If you sell into governments, assume procurement will favor vendors who can package sovereignty, latency, and compliance into the same box.
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