Systems/Enterprise:
IBM'S NEW DEEP COMPUTING
INITIATIVE TAKES NEW APPROACHES
IBM recently announced the creation of its Deep Computing initiative.
Building
upon IBM's supercomputing leadership IBM plans to leverage supercomputers,
specialized software, and deep industry knowledge to help solve customers'
complex business problems.
The Deep Computing team will bring a comprehensive approach to IBM's HPC
efforts by combining industry knowledge with high-performance software and
hardware using open standards, such as the Grid protocols, to help customers
in every industry gain insight and transform their business. While some of the
most ambitious work still happens in government labs, the potential for Deep
Computing breakthroughs in areas as diverse as drug and product design,
simulation and animation, financial and weather modeling is almost
unlimited.
"Our continued success in this influential segment is due to our ability to
deliver the tremendous value of IBM technology and expertise along with key
partnerships at the individual industry level," said Mark Shearer, vice
president, IBM Systems Group. "Deep Computing speaks to our supercomputing
heritage as well as our depth as a company to deliver complete business
transforming HPC solutions today."
According to IDC, IBM was number one in HPC market share in the fourth
quarter
of 2002, and had the most processing power on the latest independent Top 500
List of Supercomputers. With POWER4 and the upcoming POWER5 microprocessors,
IBM anticipates continued leadership in Grids and cost-effective Linux
clusters, and believes that the Deep Computing team will help IBM expand its
leadership position and drive broader customer relationships.
The new cross-IBM initiative will be lead by Dave Turek, as vice president
of
Deep Computing. Dave is a veteran and articulate voice of IBM's HPC community,
most recently in Grid and Linux clusters.
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