November 2013 Summaries

Rescale is actively collaborating with government agencies to leverage high-performance computing applications in the cloud, as the U.S. government increasingly adopts cloud computing through its Cloud First policy, which aims to enhance IT flexibility, maximize capacity utilization, and reduce costs. This policy shift, which includes a projected spending of $118 million on public cloud offerings in 2014, necessitates adherence to stringent compliance and security standards, such as FISMA, FIPS, and FedRAMP, to safeguard national security. Agencies like the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Department of Justice, and USDA have been pioneers in cloud adoption, with initiatives like the USDA's consolidation of 21 disparate email systems into a single cloud provider to improve agility and scalability. The CIA's partnership with Amazon for a secure cloud solution exemplifies the government's confidence in managing security concerns in cloud environments. Rescale emphasizes its commitment to high security standards, utilizing banking-level encryption for data transmission and storage, and invites interested parties to learn more through their website or by scheduling a demo.

Rescale has introduced new pricing tiers to offer cost-efficient solutions for simulation workloads, allowing customers to save significantly. The new Low Priority tier enables users to run less urgent simulations at half the standard hourly rates by utilizing lower-cost infrastructure capacity when available. A stoplight system indicates the availability of running simulations at this tier, with users having the option to pay On Demand prices for immediate execution. Additionally, Rescale offers a Prepaid option for predictable and stable capacity needs, providing discounts for long-term commitments with full payment upfront. Customers interested in activating these pricing options are encouraged to contact Rescale for more information. Rescale CEO Joris Poort, who has a background in engineering and management, leads the initiative to provide these cost-effective solutions.