Apple looked into building its own AWS competitor
10 months ago
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- Apple is considering launching its own developer cloud services, dubbed Project ACDC (Apple chips in data centers), to compete with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- The service would leverage Apple's own chips, offering better AI inference performance at a lower cost compared to traditional servers with Intel chips.
- Apple has already started using its own chips in data centers for services like Private Cloud Compute and Siri, improving performance and reducing costs.
- The project was championed by Michael Abbott, but its current status is unclear following his departure in 2023.
- Apple's move into cloud services aligns with its broader strategy to grow services revenue amid regulatory pressures on App Store fees and its Google search deal.
- The service could appeal to developers by offering a more cost-effective alternative to third-party cloud providers' GPU instances.