Cisco has joined the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), led by xAI, BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, MGX, Microsoft, and NVIDIA.
Cisco joined AIP to advance AI innovation through robust infrastructure. The collaboration underscores the growing momentum behind xAI’s mission to scale AI capabilities.
“AI is only as effective as the technology that connects and secures it. By collaborating across our industry and leveraging public and private partnerships, we intend to build the infrastructure necessary to fulfill the promise of AI as we work together to drive innovation and economic growth,” Cisco stated.
As a technology partner, Cisco joins energy collaborators GE Vernova and NextEra Energy, strengthening AIP’s platform to deliver secure, scalable infrastructure for AI workloads. AIP aims to unlock $30 billion in capital, potentially mobilizing up to $100 billion with debt financing, to support these efforts.
xAI’s partnerships have expanded significantly, with 14 technology collaborators. NVIDIA supplies critical graphic processing units (GPUs) powering xAI’s AI models, including Grok and the Colossus supercomputer. Other partners have not been fully disclosed, but likely include cloud computing or hardware providers enhancing xAI’s infrastructure.
In March 2025, xAI joined a $30 billion AI infrastructure fund with NVIDIA, Microsoft, and BlackRock, focusing on expanding U.S.-based AI resources. This consortium, backed by MGX’s investment fund, bolsters xAI’s ability to scale operations.
By April 2025, xAI partnered with Palantir Technologies and TWG Global to integrate AI models like Grok into financial services. The xAI collaboration with Palantir Technologies and TWG Global is expected to pave the way for broader adoption as more partners are expected to join.
Cisco’s entry into AIP signals a strategic push to address the infrastructure demands of AI’s rapid growth. With xAI at the helm, the partnership leverages industry leaders to ensure secure, efficient systems, positioning the U.S. as a hub for AI innovation. As collaborations expand, xAI’s vision for transformative AI solutions gains momentum, promising economic and technological advancements.
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