# Meridian Cloud selects Aria Networks for planned AI inference cloud

_Published Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 12:19 PM EST · AI · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Meridian Cloud has selected Aria Networks to design networking for its dedicated AI inference cloud, which is scheduled to launch in the second quarter of 2027. The companies announced plans on November 5 to create validated designs covering GPU connections, storage networks, cabling and equipment delivery.

The partnership specifies Aria's 800G switches and Ethernet networking intended to support different accelerator vendors. Initial reference designs are expected in Q2 2027 for customers and facility partners. The companies have not published joint deployment benchmarks or a measured reduction in cost per token.

## Sources

- [Unite.AI](https://www.unite.ai/meridian-cloud-aria-networks-inference-ai-clusters/)

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