"Intel Cluster Ready establishes a baseline specification that dramatically reduces the time-to-value for cluster technology users", stated Gary Tyreman, Univa UD Vice President and General Manager of High Performance Computing. "The programme simplifies the critical first stages of HPC lifecycle management, from acquisition and testing through deployment, so cluster users can more quickly reach the stage they care about most: utilization and growth."

The Intel Cluster Ready programme and technology package make it easier for end users to acquire clusters and deploy them to run applications. In collaboration with OEMs and ISVs, the programme ensures that applications written to run on one certified cluster can reliably run on another certified cluster; conversely, a certified cluster will support multiple Intel Cluster Ready ISV applications.

"Industry support for Intel Cluster Ready continues to grow and Intel welcomes Univa UD joining the community", stated Bill Magro, director, High Performance Computing Solutions, Intel Corporation Software and Solutions Group. "We look forward to working with Univa UD to increase the options for customers seeking the simplified selection and deployment of application-ready clusters."

"Users across the industry have shown dissatisfaction with the work required to deploy and maintain technical clusters, due to incompatibilities or version discrepancies among the various pieces of software", stated Addison Snell, Vice President of Tabor Research. "The Intel Cluster Ready program specifies a common, certified environment which can be extremely beneficial in setting up and running new systems, especially for new users."

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