Z Squared Begins Site Planning and Engineering at Energized Union County Campus in El Dorado, Arkansas
Approximately 8 MW of utility power is available today; expansion depends on power arrangements, tenants, financing, permits and construction.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Z Squared (ZSQR) has begun site planning and preliminary engineering for its Union County Campus in El Dorado, Arkansas. It engaged A2 Advisors to advise on development, project delivery, vendor and partner alignment, and customer leasing strategy. The campus, acquired through the Paradox Data purchase that closed September 8, 2026, is energized with approximately 8 MW of utility power currently available.
The company targets up to approximately 150 MW of AI-ready capacity over time. Capacity above the existing 8 MW is not currently contracted, energized or delivered; it depends on additional power arrangements, tenant commitments, financing, permitting and construction. Planned development options will address layout, power, cooling, building footprints and phasing using requirements obtained from prospective tenants.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate pointExisting electric service arrangements provide approximately 8 MW of utility power at the energized campus.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Development plan targets up to approximately 150 MW of AI-ready capacity over time.
- Minor pointCampus development advances with site planning and preliminary engineering begun in El Dorado, Arkansas.
- Minor pointA2 Advisors engaged to advise on development, project delivery, vendor and partner alignment, and leasing.
Negative
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Expansion depends on additional power arrangements, tenant commitments, financing, permitting and construction.
- Minor pointCapacity above the existing 8 MW is not currently contracted, energized or delivered.
Key Figures
- Available utility power
- approximately 8 MW
- Currently available under existing electric service arrangements
- AI-ready capacity target
- up to approximately 150 MW
- Development target over time; capacity above existing 8 MW is not currently contracted, energized or delivered
Historical Context
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Closed Paradox acquisition added the energized Union County campus; capacity beyond 8 MW remained undeveloped.
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Company engages A2 Advisors to lead site development and leasing strategy. Plan targets up to approximately 150 MW of AI-ready capacity over time.
Z Squared acquired the campus through its purchase of Paradox Data, LLC, which closed on September 8, 2026. The site is energized today, with approximately 8 MW of utility power currently available under the site's existing electric service arrangements.
The site plan will provide specific development options covering layout, power and cooling, building footprints, and phasing. Z Squared is designing these options around industry-leading technical requirements supporting the latest AI infrastructure platforms. The Company has obtained this information from multiple prospective tenants, and plans to evaluate specific configurations to maximize the efficiency of the campus.
"Power is the hardest thing to secure in AI infrastructure, and our
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Over time, the Company's development plan targets up to approximately 150 MW of AI-ready capacity. Capacity above the existing 8 MW is a development target. It is not currently contracted, energized or delivered. Reaching it depends on additional power arrangements, tenant commitments, financing, permitting and construction.
About A2 Advisors LLC
A2 Advisors LLC is a strategic advisory firm focused on the development, scaling, and monetization of digital infrastructure ecosystems. We work at the intersection of data centers, power, real estate, and capital markets, helping clients navigate the complex ecosystems required to support next-generation compute, digital workloads, and hyperscale demand. More information is available at www.a2advisors.com.
About Z Squared Inc.
Z Squared Inc. (Nasdaq: ZSQR) is a computing infrastructure company that operates advanced computing equipment and is expanding into AI infrastructure. The Company's approach rests on three principles: lead with power, build for AI workloads, and scale with discipline. More information is available at www.zsquaredinc.com.
Investor Relations Contact: ir@zsquaredinc.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact and may be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "designed," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "target," "will," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements regarding the Company's site planning, engineering, and development plans for the Union County Campus; the Company's development target of up to approximately 150 MW of AI-ready capacity; the anticipated benefits of the Company's engagement of A2 Advisors; prospective tenant requirements, demand, and leasing activity; additional power arrangements for the campus; and the Company's strategic expansion into AI and high-density compute infrastructure.
Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and to obtain the financing necessary to fund its operations and growth strategy; the Company's ability to execute its strategy to expand into AI, high-density compute, data center, and power generation infrastructure; the Company's ability to obtain the additional power arrangements, tenant commitments, financing, permits, and construction resources necessary to develop capacity at the Union County Campus beyond the approximately 8 MW currently available; the absence of any definitive lease or tenant commitment for the campus as of the date of this press release; the Company's limited operating history in AI infrastructure and data center development; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and its Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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SOURCE Z Squared Inc.
FAQ
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How much power is available at Z Squared's Union County Campus?
Approximately 8 MW of utility power is currently available under the site's existing electric service arrangements. The campus is energized today; capacity above that level remains a development target rather than contracted, energized or delivered capacity.
What is Z Squared's capacity target for the Union County Campus?
Z Squared targets up to approximately 150 MW of AI-ready capacity over time. Reaching capacity above the existing 8 MW depends on additional power arrangements, tenant commitments, financing, permitting and construction.