The new Windows HPC Server 2008 from Microsoft was launched today. The high-performance computing (HPC) server was developed in partnership with Big Blue and uses IBM’s System X hardware.

HPC Server 2008 has been designed with efficiency in mind. Microsoft claims that HPC will reduce the administration and management of existing systems infrastructure and “harness the power of di1stributed computing” without overcomplicating the usability.

Around 100 large organisations tested Windows HPC Server 2008 during its development including Morgan Stanley and many other companies in the financial services sector. Microsoft specifically chose these companies as they require reliable real-time analysis of markets which requires high specification machines.

The release of HPC Server 2008 follows last week’s announcement that Microsoft is to develop a $25,000 ‘personal’ supercomputer in partnership with Cray. For more information on Windows HPC Server 2008 please consult the official website.

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