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Why Cloud Contracts Now Include GPU Power Capping
Episode 53 of The Cloud Business Podcast: Lucas and Luna dive into the emerging contract clause that lets cloud providers cap GPU power draw during peak grid demand. They break down how NVIDIA's H100 and B200 GPUs can draw 700-1000 watts each, how data center power density has tripled in three years, and why AWS, Azure, and GCP are now writing power-capping allowances into enterprise agreements. Lucas explains the economics: a 30% power cap can cut GPU performance by only 15% but reduce grid strain significantly. Luna raises the practical concern of AI training jobs failing mid-run. They…
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