Apple Plans Enterprise Server Return With Nvidia Technology

Apple is reportedly developing an enterprise AI server using its own processors and has discussed incorporating Nvidia networking technology.

The proposed system would be sold to AI developers, businesses and governments seeking to run models on their own infrastructure, according to The Information.

A launch is not expected until 2029, with Apple reportedly considering two configurations.

The entry model would combine two forthcoming M8 Ultra processors, while a higher-performance version would use four.

Apple has discussed using Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion technology to connect the processors and enable them to exchange data efficiently. However, neither the Nvidia arrangement nor the server has been finalised, and the project could still be cancelled.

If released, the product would mark Apple’s return to the external enterprise server market for the first time since it discontinued the Xserve in 2011.

Apple already designs server hardware for Private Cloud Compute, which processes Apple Intelligence requests that cannot run entirely on users’ devices. Those servers are reserved for Apple’s services and have not been made available to outside customers.

The new project follows growing demand for Macs from AI developers.

Companies have reportedly purchased large numbers of Mac mini and Mac Studio systems for tasks including AI inference and reinforcement learning.

OpenAI is said to have acquired tens of thousands of Apple computers, while Anthropic has rented Mac minis through Amazon Web Services.

Apple reportedly sees an opportunity to turn that demand into a dedicated enterprise product, although it would also need to expand developer tools, business support and its MLX machine-learning framework.

Pricing and availability, including whether the server would be offered to Australian organisations, remain unknown.