Platform OCS and Intel Cluster Ready offer HPC Systems an off-the-shelf solution for non-savvy, first-time cluster users. The standardization of cluster tools Platform OCS provides, equates to a quicker time to market for entry-level users at lower costs than was previously possible. Platform OCS and Intel Cluster Ready assures users that the third-party applications necessary for their core business are interoperable on all Intel-certified clusters.

"By partnering with Platform Computing and Intel, HPC Systems firmly establishes itself as a key vendor in the personal supercomputing space", stated Kenetsu Hanabusa, CEO, HPC Systems Inc. "With the support and customization Platform OCS provides, first-time cluster users can rest assured that their cluster solution will operate smoothly and efficiently along with third-party applications."

Platform OCS democratizes and streamlines the process of implementing HPC solutions on Linux-based clusters. A pre-integrated, vendor certified software stack, Platform OCS enables a new class of HPC users by simplifying Linux cluster application, deployment and management. Backed by available, global 24x7 enterprise support, Platform OCS is a modular and hybrid stack that transparently integrates open source and commercial software into a single, consistent cluster operating environment.

"With Platform OCS, new users can implement a reliable, certified and reasonably-priced cluster solution", stated Simon Lonsdale, Director of Strategic Alliances, Platform Computing. "Partnering with HPC Systems provides more Japanese customers with the opportunity to implement easy-to-use small-scale cluster solutions."