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- \nCisco and Sharon AI launch Australia\u2019s first Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA, providing secure, high-performance AI infrastructure with all data processing remaining in the country.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nPowered by 1024 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs, Cisco\u2019s UCS servers and Nexus Hyperfabric technology, it supports Australia\u2019s National AI Plan and accelerates enterprise AI adoption and innovation across the Asia-Pacific region.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nThis initiative positions Australia to lead in sovereign and responsible AI, empowering enterprises to develop advanced AI solutions while maintaining the highest security standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nToday, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and SharonAI Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SHAZ) and its subsidiaries (\u201cSharon AI\u201d), a leading Australian neocloud announced the launch of Australia\u2019s first Cisco Secure AI Factory in partnership with NVIDIA.<\/p>\n\nThis initiative marks a significant leap forward in providing Australia with secure, scalable and high-performance sovereign AI capabilities with all data and AI processing kept within the country. By delivering robust national digital infrastructure and upholding data sovereignty, the Cisco Secure AI Factory powers an AI-enabled economy, supporting the development, adoption, and responsible use of AI in alignment with Australia\u2019s new National AI Plan.<\/p>\n
\nSharon AI will offer a variety of solutions tailored to different customer needs and industries. Customers will also have access to a sandbox environment to experiment with proof-of-concepts. At the foundation of these offers is the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA, powered by:<\/p>\n
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- \nCisco\u2019s UCS servers, together with Cisco security and networking portfolio delivering accelerated AI capabilities, and Nexus Hyperfabric as part of the Nexus One unified management plane.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n1024 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs, delivering breakthrough performance and flexibility for complex AI and machine learning tasks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nVAST Data\u2019s cutting-edge storage systems provide the fast, reliable, and scalable data access to support demanding AI workloads.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nNEXTDC\u2019s world-class Australian data centers provide resilient, sovereign hosting for all critical infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cAI innovation is moving faster than ever, and Cisco is delivering the critical infrastructure Australia needs to move fast and adopt AI safely and securely. The Cisco Secure AI Factory enables enterprises and governments to harness their data for differentiation, unlocking innovation and competitive advantage, by strengthening sovereign capabilities and building a trustworthy AI ecosystem. This collaboration positions Australia at the forefront of secure, responsible AI,\u201d<\/i><\/b>said<\/i>Stefan Leitl, Vice President & General Manager, Cisco Australia & New Zealand.<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited to have partnered with Cisco and NVIDIA to accelerate enterprise AI and high-performance compute adoption throughout Asia-Pacific. This 1024 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra deployment has been architected and deployed alongside Cisco to ensure together we can bring unprecedented value to customers. We look forward to further collaboration with the Cisco team to drive enterprise AI adoption and additional clusters in 2026 and beyond,\u201d said<\/i>James Manning, Co-Founder and CEO, Sharon AI<\/b>.<\/p>\n
\u201cSecure, sovereign AI infrastructure is a critical resource for enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region. Sharon AI and Cisco are accelerating the next wave of innovation with NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs to provide Australia with its first Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA,\u201d said<\/i>Sudarsharn Ramachandran, Country Manager \u2013 Enterprise Australia & New Zealand, NVIDIA.<\/b><\/p>\n
\nMore information is available Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA<\/a>.<\/p>\n
About Cisco<\/b><\/p>\n
\nCisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all. Discover more on The Newsroom<\/a> and follow us on X at @Cisco<\/a>.<\/p>\n
About Sharon AI<\/b><\/p>\n
\nSharonAI Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:SHAZ) and its subsidiaries (\u201cSharon AI\u201d), Australia\u2019s leading Neocloud, is a High-Performance Computing company focused on Artificial Intelligence and Cloud GPU Compute Infrastructure. Our cloud GPU platform and compute infrastructure is accelerating the build of AI factories and sovereign AI solutions, powering the next wave of accelerated computing adoption. For more information, visit www.sharonai.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n
\nThis press release may contain, and our officers and representatives may from time to time make, \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are not historical facts and which are not assurances of future performance. Forward-looking statements are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. In some cases you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201ccontinue,\u201d \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201ccould,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201cwould,\u201d \u201cproject,\u201d \u201cstrategy,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201cgoal,\u201d \u201cseek,\u201d \u201cfuture,\u201d \u201clikely\u201d or the negative or plural of these words or similar expressions or references to future periods. Forward-looking statements in this release include specific statements regarding the anticipated listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market and completion of the Offering. Examples of such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to express or implied statements regarding Sharon AI\u2019s management team\u2019s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future including, without limitation, statements regarding:<\/p>\n
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- \nAcceleration of the deployment of assets;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nAcceleration of Sharon AI\u2019s ability to engage with additional potential customers;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nExpansion of Sharon AI\u2019s data center footprint;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nThe firming of Sharon AI\u2019s ability to formally lease additional capacity; and<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nThe strengthening of Sharon AI\u2019s partner network.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nIn addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. You are cautioned that such statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those set forth in these forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, among others, all of the risks described in the \u201cRisk Factors\u201d section of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 declared effective by the SEC on February 17, 2026. Additional assumptions, risks and uncertainties are described in detail in our registration statements, reports and other filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe forward-looking statements and other information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and Sharon AI does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.<\/p>\n
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