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Caldarium installs and operates predominantly solar-powered data centers in underutilized spaces within hospitals, providing all waste heat to our host location for free. We handle everything from initial assessment and installation to managed services, operations, and maintenance. The data centers provide high-performance computing services to the hospital for their enterprise workloads. If consented, we will add additional servers to the premises for usage by other clients, and we share the revenue with our hospital partners

Hospitals gain a range of benefits, including:

  1. On-site, low-latency, high-performance computing tailored to their needs.
  2. Expert managed services and IT consulting to seamlessly integrate high-performance computing with existing IT systems.
  3. Opportunities for new revenue through our innovative profit-sharing model.
  4. Lower energy costs achieved through solar power and waste heat reuse.
  5. Enhanced sustainability credentials, including potential LEED certification points. 

We implement multi-layered security measures including:
1. Physical security integration with hospital systems
2. Advanced encryption and cybersecurity protocols
3. Regular security audits and updates to ensure SOC2 compliance
4. Strict compliance with HIPAA and other relevant regulations
5. Profit shared servers operate in network isolation to the Hospitals own IT

Our data centers are designed to meet or exceed the highest industry standards for data protection.

Our data centers provide a range of high-performance computing services, including:
1. AI and machine learning processing
2. Medical imaging analysis
3. Genomic sequencing
4. Hybrid-cloud computing services
5. Data storage and backup

We are not a help desk for your desktop’s, office smartphones, or tablets . We do not focus on endpoint security.

Caldarium prioritizes sustainability through:
1. On-site solar power generation
2. Innovative waste heat reuse systems
3. High-efficiency computing hardware and liquid cooling
4. Reduced need for new construction by utilizing existing spaces
5. Lowering overall energy consumption and carbon footprint of computing services

While hospitals are our primary focus due to their critical need for sustainable, high-performance computing, we are also eager to work with organizations that value innovation, sustainability, and community impact. These include universities, public utilities, breweries, and other industries seeking to optimize energy use, reduce costs, and achieve environmental goals.

We offer a flexible pricing model based on the specific needs of each enterprise partner and computing client. For enterprises/host locations, we provide full managed services & IT consulting. If we host additional infrastructure for outward usage, a percentage of revenue generated by the data center is provided for the host location. For our clients who are looking for bare metal & colocation, we offer competitive rates for our various services, with pricing structures tailored to usage patterns and service levels.

The installation process typically involves:
1. Initial consultation and site assessment (1-2 weeks)
2. Design and planning phase (2-4 weeks) like more (there’s going to shipping phase for products that needs to be accounted for) 
3. Installation of solar panels and data center equipment (1 week)
4. Testing and commissioning (1 week)

The entire process should not take more than a month a half, depending on the scale and complexity of the installation.

Caldarium provides comprehensive maintenance and upgrade services as part of our partnership with hospitals. This includes:
1. 24/7 automated monitoring of all systems (NOC or other system)
2. Regular maintenance checks and servicing
3. Proactive upgrades to maintain cutting-edge performance
4. Rapid response to any issues or outages

  1. Integrated Community Solutions: We transform underutilized spaces in hospitals and other facilities into valuable hubs for high-performance computing, improving efficiency and supporting local communities.
  2. Shared Value Model: Our revenue-sharing approach creates financial benefits for partner institutions while encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices.
  3. Industry-Specific Software: Our platform features advanced tools like Digital Twin technology, Al diagnostics, and analytics tailored to the unique needs of specific industries.
  4. Premium Managed Services: We provide 24/7 expert support, ensuring seamless performance and reliability for our clients' operations.

Caldarium is more than a data center provider-we're a partner in innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

A hospital hosting a Caldarium 250kW immersion-cooled data center can expect to generate revenue through multiple streams:

1. Direct Revenue Sharing:
   -  % revenue share: ~$130,000 annually

2. Energy Cost Savings:
   - From heat reuse for water heating: $100,000 - $200,000 annually

3. LEED-Related Benefits:
   - One-time utilities rebates and incentives: $100,000 - $650,000
   - Annual energy efficiency savings: $20,000 - $50,000

Additionally, the hospital may see increased property value of 4-7% due to improved LEED certification, though this is not direct revenue.

Hospitals implementing Caldarium's solution can expect to see benefits in several LEED categories:

1. Energy and Atmosphere (up to 18 points):
   - Optimize Energy Performance: Significant reduction in energy for water heating
   - On-site Renewable Energy: If solar panels are included in the installation

2. Innovation (up to 6 points):
   - Innovative technology for data center heat reuse
   - Exemplary performance in energy efficiency

3. Water Efficiency (1-2 points):
   - Reduction in energy used for water heating

4. Regional Priority (up to 4 points):
   - Addressing region-specific environmental priorities

These points can help a hospital achieve or upgrade its LEED certification level, potentially moving from Silver to Gold or Gold to Platinum status. This improved certification can lead to:

- Enhanced reputation and patient preference
- Increased property value (4-7%)
- Potential for additional grants and incentives
- Lower operating costs through improved efficiency

The net result is that while the data center does consume power, the combination of energy savings from heat reuse, improved efficiency, and revenue sharing ensures that the hospital sees a net positive financial impact. The data center essentially pays for itself through energy savings and generated revenue, while also providing the hospital with advanced computing capabilities and improved sustainability metrics.​​​​​​​​​

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