TORONTO, CANADA, June 9, 2006 – Platform
Computing, the global leader in grid computing software solutions,
today announced the availability of integration between Platform EGO
and Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003, Microsoft’s first
software offering designed specifically to run parallel,
High-Performance Computing applications. Enterprise IT customers can
leverage the performance and capacity of both cluster and data center
environments with Platform EGO and Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003,
which will create a flexible infrastructure to extend high-performance
capabilities and allow IT to allocate heterogeneous resources in real
time.
Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 employs the power of
High-Performance Computing to support companies and individuals that
use multiple computers to work on a single project. The system is also
designed to run in grid environments in which the completion of batch
workloads across distributed, virtualized IT environments is crucial
regardless of the operating system being used. Platform EGO enables all
of these functions in real-time.
"Platform EGO will become a significant piece of the software stack
for grid-enabled companies using Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster
Server 2003 as the industry trend towards low-cost cluster solutions
continues," said Chris Purpura, vice president, Strategic Alliances and
New Ventures at Platform Computing. "With this integration, Platform
and Microsoft are providing their joint customers who have cluster and
data center environments the tools to dynamically manage their
computing capabilities and efficiently allocate resources, while
delivering increased agility and control over their environment."
Platform EGO allows companies to distribute computing power within
their organizations and shift resources as needed, including a cluster
running Windows Computer Cluster Server 2003. The software is used by
companies around the world to solve technical computing problems,
improve IT efficiency and reduce costs by making use of all IT
resources, including desktops and servers.
"The integration of Windows Compute Cluster Server and Platform EGO
brings a level of simplicity to High-Performance Computing, delivering
a uniform way to manage and distribute the workload over their multiple
tiers of resources, from workgroup and departmental compute clusters to
enterprise clusters," said John Borozan, group product manager, Windows
Server Division at Microsoft Corp. "Drawing on the strengths of both
companies, customers can realize a solid return on their infrastructure
investments by employing resources at a high level of performance and
efficiency."
For information on Platform EGO please visit http://www.platform.com.
About Platform Computing
Platform Computing, the global leader in grid computing
solutions, helps enterprises accelerate key business applications,
reduce operational and capital costs, guarantee service levels and
optimize their IT resources. Platform’s integrated desktop and
enterprise grid software solutions are used by over 2,000 customers
worldwide in the financial services, government, industrial
manufacturing, electronics, life science and oil and gas industries to
deliver higher quality products and services, improve business
performance and maximize the return on IT investments. Founded in 1992,
Platform has strategic relationships with Apple, Dell, HP, IBM, Intel,
and SAS, and the Industry’s broadest application integration support.
More information about Platform can be found at www.platform.com.
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