Apple @ Work AI workflows and the Mac Min
Dec 16, 2025
Eric Bickford, founder of MacWeb, discusses innovative cloud services tailored for iOS and macOS developers. He shares insights on the new data center in Secaucus, New Jersey, designed for low-latency AI workloads using Apple Silicon, which is now pivotal amidst GPU shortages. Eric also emphasizes the advantages of dedicated Apple hardware, highlighting how developers benefit from predictable costs and specialized support. He anticipates exciting advancements in macOS and Apple's commitment to enhancing AI capabilities.
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Apple Hardware As Cloud Compute
- MacWeb provides cloud-hosted Apple hardware like Mac Mini and Mac Studio tailored for iOS and macOS CI/CD workloads.
- These offerings give engineering teams shared on-demand Apple compute without managing hardware on-premises.
New U.S. East Region Launch
- MacWeb launched a U.S. East region in the New York metro, colocated in Secaucus, New Jersey to lower latency.
- The new site gives high-performance connectivity to major ISPs and hyperscalers in the region.
Apple Silicon As An Economic Alternative
- Apple Silicon's performance and availability make Apple hardware a cost-effective option for many AI and development workloads.
- Customers sometimes prefer hundreds of Mac Minis or Mac Studios over scarce, expensive GPU instances from hyperscalers.
