In the United States, a data science startup called Acres has taken significant steps to enhance its computational capabilities. Malloy, the company's leader, purchased two NVIDIA machines in 2024 and ordered two additional units that are expected to arrive imminently. By setting up GPU clusters on-site, Acres aims to improve the efficiency of its data processing, enabling its team to train models locally, thus bypassing time and cost constraints associated with cloud services. This effort aligns with a broader trend among smaller firms to establish their own computing resources amid challenges like supply shortages faced in recent years. Malloy's strategic shift stems from the need to focus on geospatial data intelligence after selling off the