ZTE builds a TCO-optimal AI factory to fuel token economy

ZTE has built an AI factory optimized for total cost of ownership to fuel the token economy, aiming to reduce operational expenses while supporting AI workloads. The initiative underscores ZTE's push into AI infrastructure as demand for token-based systems grows.

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