Apple is currently developing an artificial intelligence server that will utilize high-performance M-series Ultra chips, the same processors found in desktop Macs. If launched as expected in 2029, this device would represent the company’s first entry into the enterprise server market in almost twenty years, aiming to capitalize on the growing trend of AI developers preferring Apple hardware.
According to a report by The Information, the upcoming server will be available in two configurations, housing either two or four of Apple’s anticipated M8 Ultra chips. The project is said to have been initiated roughly a year ago and received backing from current CEO John Ternus, who championed the initiative while leading Apple’s hardware engineering division.
This development aligns with a significant surge in sales for Apple’s Mac mini and Mac Studio models. As AI companies increasingly adopt these machines for running computational workloads, their popularity has likely reinforced Apple’s decision to pursue a dedicated enterprise solution built around the same M-series Ultra architecture.
Finally! It’s great to see Apple taking the AI server market seriously. Can’t wait to see how these M8 Ultra chips perform under heavy loads.
First enterprise server in twenty years? I’m skeptical about Apple beating established cloud giants, but M-series efficiency is intriguing.