Applied Digital Strengthens Security Leadership with Appointment of Industry Veteran Gary Smith
August 14 2024 - 8:00AM
Applied Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: APLD) (“Applied Digital” or
the “Company”), a designer, builder, and operator of
next-generation digital infrastructure designed for
High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications, today announced the
appointment of Gary Smith as its new Senior Director of Physical
Security. Smith has over 40 years of experience in law enforcement
and corporate security and is expected to play a pivotal role in
the ongoing safety and integrity of Applied Digital’s facilities.
In this role, Smith will be responsible for
overseeing all aspects of physical safety at Applied Digital,
including security services, access control, and systems
technology. Applied Digital believes that Smith’s extensive
experience in security management will enhance the Company’s
existing safety measures and support its continued commitment to
providing secure and reliable infrastructure solutions.
Smith joins Applied Digital from Digital Realty,
one of the world’s largest data center REITs, where he started as
Director of Security in 2012, later advancing to the role of Vice
President of Portfolio Security, Compliance, and Business
Continuity. During his tenure, Smith was instrumental in managing
physical security and business continuity across Digital Realty’s
portfolio, including process standardization, technical and systems
integration, and compliance.
“We are excited to welcome Gary to our team,”
said Wes Cummins, CEO of Applied Digital. “We believe his extensive
experience in security services, track record of excellence in
overseeing critical safety operations, and familiarity with the
data center industry will make him an invaluable addition to our
team. We expect that Gary’s contributions will be essential in
further reinforcing our safety measures and maintaining the highest
standards of protection and reliability.”
Smith began his career in law enforcement with
the DeKalb County (GA) Police Department, serving as a Uniformed
Patrol Officer, Homicide Investigator, and Intelligence Unit
Investigator. He was recognized as Police Officer of the Year in
1981. Transitioning to the private sector in 1983, Smith joined IBM
Security, where he held various management and senior staff roles,
culminating in his position as Senior Security Manager for Security
Systems Strategy and Technical Delivery.
“I am honored to join Applied Digital and
contribute to its mission of advancing cutting-edge digital
infrastructure,” said Smith. “I believe the team’s commitment to
innovation and excellence perfectly aligns with my professional
values, and I look forward to leveraging my professional experience
to strengthen the Company’s physical safety operations and ensure
that Applied Digital meets the highest standards of protection and
reliability.”
Smith holds a Master of Engineering degree in
Systems Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, a Master
of Science in Management degree in Information Systems Security
from Colorado Technical University, and a Master of Science degree
in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas at
Austin. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary
Education from the University of Georgia. Gary is a Certified
Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and a member of
the International Information Systems Security Certification
Consortium (ISC)²®. He also holds certifications in Business
Continuity (Certified Business Continuity Professional, CBCP) and
Risk Management (Certified Risk Management Professional, CRMP).
We believe Applied Digital is well positioned,
offering cutting-edge solutions in data centers and Cloud as a
Service. The Company’s purpose-built data centers are being
strategically designed to maximize efficiency for HPC needs.
Applied Digital Cloud aims to deliver cost-effective GPU compute
solutions tailored for AI, ML, rendering, and other HPC workloads.
We believe the Company’s state-of-the-art infrastructure is
designed to provide high performance at a low cost, aiming to
empower clients to thrive in this era of exponential technological
advancement.
To learn more about Applied Digital, visit:
https://applieddigital.com/
About Applied DigitalApplied Digital (Nasdaq: APLD) designs,
develops and operates next-generation data centers across North
America to provide digital infrastructure solutions to the rapidly
growing high-performance computing (HPC) industry. Find more
information at www.applieddigital.com. Follow us on X at
@APLDdigital.
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