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Firmus signs Thinking Machines in first big contract since failed IPO

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
October 20, 2026 • 09:03 PM
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The neocloud has signed a multi-year deal with the AI company started by former OpenAI executive Mira Murati as it regroups after the float flop.

Firmus signs Thinking Machines in first big contract since failed IPO

Firmus Technologies has signed its first major customer since its failed IPO , locking in a multi-year agreement with Thinking Machines Lab, the artificial intelligence company run by former OpenAI executive Mira Murati.

Under the agreement, Thinking Machines Lab will use Firmus’ infrastructure in Asia to train and deploy its new AI models.

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