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The deal grants Microsoft access to infrastructure powered by Nvidia GB300 GPUs, set to roll out through 2026 at IREN\u2019s 750MW Texas facility. IREN, originally a bitcoin miner turned AI compute provider, expects the partnership to drive nearly $1.9 billion in annual revenue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft has inked a $9.7 billion, five-year agreement with Australia\u2019s IREN to bolster its AI cloud capacity amid surging demand. The deal grants Microsoft access to infrastructure powered by Nvidia GB300 GPUs, set to roll out through 2026 at IREN\u2019s 750MW Texas facility. 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