March 24, 2011
Singapore-based NOVATTE to deliver compute-ready cluster solutions with pre-installed Bright Cluster Manager; two engineering schools at Nanyang Technological University are first customers
SINGAPORE, and SAN JOSE, Calif., March 24 -- NOVATTE, the leading provider of supercomputing solutions in Asia, and Bright Computing, a leader in cluster management software for high performance computing (HPC), today announced their partnership and two new customers. NOVATTE will install Bright Cluster Manager software on its GPU and CPU HPC systems, to deliver supercomputing clusters that are easy to deploy, use and support for enterprise, government and education mid-market customers in Asia.
Similar to the United States, the mid-market in Asia represents a significant opportunity for HPC systems vendors. According to Steve Conway, IDC Research vice president for HPC, governments in Asia are actively encouraging industry to embrace HPC as a means to enhance productivity and competitiveness.
"There is significant pent-up demand across the world, including Asia, for workgroup HPC systems that sell for less than $100,000," Conway said. "From now through 2014, IDC expects the Workgroup to be the fastest-growing HPC segment, with healthy growth also in Departmental systems selling for $100,000 to $249,000."
NOVATTE's primary focus is easy-to-administer HPC and GPU systems spanning both Workgroup and Departmental segments.
NOVATTE's Twin-Based Supercomputers and eXXtreme GPU Cluster series are available in four packages that are quickly customized to meet customers' specific application requirements. Combined with Bright Cluster Manager, these systems provide a compute-ready platform that enable users to effortlessly tap into the power of supercomputers.
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore are the first to take advantage of the NOVATTE-Bright Cluster Manager bundle. The NTU School of Materials Science & Engineering purchased a CPU/GPU hybrid solution from NOVATTE, and the NTU School of Computer Engineering ordered an eXXtreme GPU cluster.
About NOVATTE
NOVATTE is the developer of cluster solutions and high-end workstation systems for the high-performance and financial computing markets in Asia. NOVATTE product portfolio includes high performance computing clusters (HPCC), GPU computing systems and low-latency systems. Offering a complete range of HPC services, consultancy and expert technical support, NOVATTE is uniquely positioned to be a one-stop provider of high-performance computing solutions in Asia-Pacific region. NOVATTE delivers value on all levels of the cluster production cycle, from system design to post-warranty maintenance, to ensure a tailored and scalable solution with optimal price/performance. novatte.com.
About Bright Computing
Bright Computing is a specialist in cluster management software and services for high-performance computing (HPC). Its flagship product — Bright Cluster Manager — with its intuitive graphical user interface and powerful cluster management shell, makes clusters of any size easy to install, use and manage, including systems combining Intel/AMD processors with GPGPU technology. Bright's minimal footprint enables HPC systems to be utilized to their maximum potential, from departmental clusters to large-scale systems. Bright Cluster Manager is the management solution of choice for many research institutes, universities, and companies across the world, including several Top500 installations. Bright Cluster Manager is an official Intel Cluster Ready component and fully complies with the Intel Cluster Ready specification.
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Source: Bright Computing; NOVATTE
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