September 26, 2006

http://www.gridcomputingplanet.com/article.php/3634291

By: Paul Shread

Platform Computing took the wraps off Platform Open Cluster Stack (OCS) at this week's Intel Developer Forum.

Platform said the modular, hybrid stack integrates open source and commercial software into a single consistent cluster operating environment. Platform OCS is a pre-integrated, vendor-certified software stack that eliminates the costs of development, sales and support caused by inconsistent software development and certification in Linux clusters, the company said.

Intel, Dell and Platform will demonstrate the stack at this week's IDF on a number of off-the-shelf applications, including Fluent and LS-DYNA.

"Platform has worked closely with Dell and Intel to create a reference platform which simplifies cluster development not only for ISVs, but for HPC users as well," stated Gary Tyreman, vice president of Platform's Open Cluster Group. "Customers get the support they expect from a commercial vendor and benefit from the unique innovation that is symbolic of open source."

"We believe Platform Computing is addressing a key industry need by providing an approach to simplify the growing use of clustered Linux computing systems," said Bill Magro, Intel's director of Cluster Software and Technologies.