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Durham University, Institute for Computational CosmologySun High-Performance Computing Environment Helps Advance Knowledge of the UniversePart of Durham University, the Institute for Computational Cosmology (ICC) is an international center for researching the origin and evolution of the universe. Since 2000, the center has run simulations that help quantify the dark energy that makes up 80 percent of the cosmos to determine what happened during the formation of the universe. The results of this fascinating research are expanding our knowledge and contributing to plans for a new satellite that will map the universe in more detail than ever before. German Climate Data Centre (DKRZ)German Scientists Achieve Efficient High-Performance Computing Solution with Sun Solution to Support Global Climate ResearchThe German Climate Research Data Centre (DRKZ) was founded in 1987 to provide the most advanced supercomputing and data and other associated services to the German scientific community for conducting large-scale modeling of earth's systems and climate variations. IIT DelhiBioinformatics Center in India Powers Scientific Research with HPC Infrastructure from Sun MicrosystemsThe Supercomputing Facility for Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (SCFBio) at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi was established in 2002 in New Delhi, India. Its mission is to provide a high-performance computing resource and novel software for the global bioinformatics community. The facility works on new methods and software for genome analysis, protein structure prediction, and drug design. SCFBio serves more than 4,000 researchers worldwide and has 20 employees, students and project trainees. Idaho National Laboratory (INL)Researchers Benefit from Faster and More Complex Problem SolvingIn operation since 1949, the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory is an applied engineering laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s missions in nuclear and energy research, science, and national defense. In 2005 the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory-West merged into the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Magna SteyrPerforming Complex Calculations Faster to Reduce Testing CostsMagna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KG is a leading partner for automobile engineering and manufacturing based in Oberwaltersdorf, Austria. It is a subsidiary of Canadian-based Magna International, and was previously part of the Austrian Steyr-Daimler-Puch conglomerate. The company’s vehicle assembly capacity is about 250,000 cars a year, and production includes Mercedes-Benz G-class, Chrysler Voyager, BMW X3, Chrysler 300C, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander and the Saab Convertible. Mentor Graphics CorporationElectronic Design Automation Leader Shortens Time-to-Market and Improves Product Quality with Sun Grid EngineMentor Graphics Corporation is a technology leader in electronic design automation (EDA), providing software and hardware design solutions that enable companies to develop better electronic products faster and more cost-effectively. The company offers innovative products and solutions that help engineers overcome the design challenges they face in the increasingly complex worlds of board and chip design. National Cheng Kung UniversityTaiwanese Research Community Uses Sun Servers to Gain High-Powered Calculation CapacityNational Cheng Kung University (NCKU) is one of two top universities in Taiwan, with 20,000 students studying in 60 departments within nine colleges. The Research and Services Headquarters of NCKU was established in 1996, and since then 54 research centers have been created. Sonac, Inc.Dramatically Reducing LSI Verification Time from 17 Hours to 30 Minutes with Sun Solaris 10 and Sun Grid Solution on x86Sonac, a Japanese venture of Nitta Group’s Electronics Division, provides knowledge, services and solutions to speed the process of simulating and verifying LSI circuit designs. Sonac’s offerings are of value to semiconductor and electronic equipment manufacturers because more than 70 percent of development time for new LSI designs is spent on testing. Sonac adds value through both in-depth knowledge of LSI verification processes and the ability to complete testing in less time. SynopsysSynopsys Dramatically Improves Utilization of Grid ComputingSynopsys is a leader in providing electronic design automation (EDA) software, services, and intellectual property cores for the semiconductor and electronics industries, with annual revenues of more than US$991 million and a large infrastructure is dispersed across more than 60 locations worldwide. Tokyo Institute of TechnologySun builds Japan's most powerful supercomputer for Japanese "MIT"The Tokyo Institute of Technology-—better known as Tokyo Tech—-is the largest institute of higher learning in Japan dedicated to studies in science and technology. Founded in 1881 as the Tokyo Vocational School, Tokyo Tech was awarded university status in 1929. Today, it is recognized as one of the most prestigious technical education centers in the world, and is a member of Links to Asia by Organizing Traineeship and Student Exchange (LAOTSE), an international network of leading Asian and European universities. Tokyo Institute of TechnologyNew Sun Fire Data Servers Keep Japanese Supercomputer Running Full Speed AheadThe Tokyo Institute of Technology-—better known as Tokyo Tech—-is the largest institute of higher learning in Japan dedicated to studies in science and technology. Founded in 1881 as the Tokyo Vocational School, Tokyo Tech was awarded university status in 1929. Today, it is recognized as one of the most prestigious technical education centers in the world, and is a member of Links to Asia by Organizing Traineeship and Student Exchange (LAOTSE), an international network of leading Asian and European universities. UCLA, Laboratory of Neuro ImagingBrain Research Lab Makes Smart Choice with Sun ServersBegun in 1983 at the Washington University School of Medicine at St. Louis, the Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (LONI) moved to the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1987. Today it is one of the country's foremost neurological research centers. LONI is a leader in the development of advanced computational algorithms and scientific approaches for the comprehensive and quantitative mapping of brain structure and function. University of Notre DameUniversity Research Center Expands Capacity Rapidly and at Less Cost with Ready-to-Deploy Sun ServersThe University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842, is a preeminent national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Indiana, adjacent to the city of South Bend. Organized by undergraduate colleges, graduate programs, research institutes and special programs, the University has approximately 11,500 students. University of QueenslandProviding the Speed and Power for Hypersonic and Molecular ResearchThe University of Queensland, Australia, hosts two strategic scientific hubs: the Centre for Computational Molecular Science (CCMS), which focuses on computational chemistry; and the Centre for Hypersonics, which specializes in aerodynamics, studying air flow at velocities of at least five times the speed of sound. Driving research at both facilities is a two-rack, 66-node Sun Customer Ready HPC Cluster. University of Texas-ICESResearchers See the Keys to the Future with Sun Fire ServersThe Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences was created at the University of Texas at Austin to provide the infrastructure and intellectual leadership for strong interdisciplinary programs in computational engineering and sciences. The Institute is now the home of ten research centers in computational engineering and computational science and four active research groups. It manages a distinguished PhD program in Computational and Applied Mathematics and a highly competitive postdoctoral fellowship program. VentyxVirtualizing Data Center and Delivering 18:1 Server ConsolidationVentyx is a leading business solutions provider, delivering asset management, mobile workforce management, customer care, energy trading and risk management, energy operations, and energy analytics solutions to more than 900 energy, utility and communications customers, as well as to asset-intensive customers in selected commercial markets. With approximately 1,200 employees in more than 20 locations worldwide, Ventyx delivers best-of-breed business solutions that maximize operational and financial performance, backed by the industry's deepest available industry-specific domain expertise. For more information, visit their Web site. Wolfram Research, Inc.Increasing Performance for Complex Mathematical ModelingWolfram Research developed Mathematica, the tool of choice at the frontiers of scientific research, in engineering analysis and modeling, in technical education from high school to graduate school, and wherever quantitative methods are used. |
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