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Apple is reportedly planning a return to enterprise server manufacturing by 2029, leveraging its upcoming M8 Ultra chips and potentially integrating NVIDIA's NVLink Fusion interconnect technology. This strategic pivot aims to capitalize on surging demand for high-efficiency ARM-based compute power within the AI development sector. The move suggests a significant shift in hardware architecture as major players seek optimized solutions for large-scale model training and inference.

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Apple might make servers again to cash in on the AI rush

The VergeSeptember 16, 20262 min read

According to The Information, Apple is planning to get back into the server game and might just pair up with Nvidia to make it happen. Apple retired its Xserve line in 2011 and has largely left enterprise machines to other manufacturers since. But the growing demand for compute power as the AI industry continues to expand has apparently led the company to believe there is an opening for its powerful but efficient ARM-based M processors. Its Mac Mini and Mac Studio have proven popular with AI developers, which has led to shortages. The server product, whether it's called Xserve or something else, likely won't debut until 2029. Word is that i … Read the full story at The Verge.

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