# NetApp and Supermicro partner on AI hardware solutions

> NetApp and Supermicro announce a joint effort to combine storage and compute for AI systems of any size.

Oossa · 2026-09-29 · https://oossa.com/en/netapp-and-supermicro-partner-on-ai-hardware-solutions

NetApp and Supermicro said they will work together to sell AI infrastructure that mixes Supermicro’s GPU‑focused servers with NetApp’s data‑storage platform. The partnership covers everything from massive AI factories to smaller enterprise projects and even government‑run AI clusters. Customers will get a pre‑tested, single‑vendor bundle that promises faster setup and better use of GPUs.

## The facts

- Announcement date: 29 September 2026
- Companies involved: NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) and Supermicro

## Why it matters

A unified hardware‑software stack can cut deployment time and boost GPU efficiency for businesses building AI workloads.

## Sources & references

1. [NetApp and Supermicro Collaborate to Power AI at Any Scale](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260929239339/en/NetApp-and-Supermicro-Collaborate-to-Power-AI-at-Any-Scale/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-WsGkFyUNMTSNrPsg57HLEqqcp-o_pnudlUwsb5apQ1S4gUE65BTfjH3-pSuqdv0gW3cb3F4oTIgUqCPafFkgu5AneicJQDNboWvodvG82E0) – Business Wire, 2026-09-29

Last updated: 2026-09-29