What Is a Neocloud? Understanding GPUaaS for AI Workloads
Tierpoint, Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
TierPoint explains neoclouds, GPU-as-a-service providers built for AI, and how high-density colocation underpins their growth.
A neocloud offers high-performance computing power optimized specifically for AI workloads, a category TierPoint expects to grow rapidly as AI infrastructure spending passes a projected $902 billion by 2029.
That growth creates new infrastructure demands around power density, advanced cooling, connectivity and raw capacity.
The post compares neocloud capabilities and use cases against hyperscalers and explains where the two diverge. TierPoint positions high-density colocation as a critical enabler, describing how colocation supports the buildout of the neocloud market.