June 2015 Summaries

Rescale's ScaleX Enterprise platform, launched after two years of development, offers IT leaders and managers a powerful tool to leverage the benefits of cloud simulation and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. The platform unifies on-premise and cloud simulation resources within a single, intuitive interface, allowing seamless integration with existing schedulers for a more efficient workflow. It features an admin panel for comprehensive administrative control, enhanced security through centralized access control, and usage monitoring for improved budgeting and project planning. Additionally, the platform supports remote visualization in the cloud and offers instant access to unlimited hardware and software resources through global collaborations, enabling organizations to transform and expand their HPC environment. This solution aims to keep organizations at the forefront of innovation by increasing efficiency, enhancing product development, and accelerating time to market.

Rescale transitioned from using Facebook's Jest framework to a combination of Karma, Webpack, and Jasmine for testing their React and Flux application due to performance issues, as Jest was found to be slow with a non-trivial test suite. By employing the new setup, they achieved a significant speed improvement, reducing the test execution time from over 10 seconds to under 200 milliseconds using PhantomJS after initial Webpack bundling. The new testing framework uses karma-webpack for bundling tests into a single file, and the setup includes methods for isolating module states between tests, which is crucial for testing Flux Stores and their singleton nature. While the new system requires more setup and knowledge, it provides the necessary speed and flexibility for testing, despite being less straightforward than Jest's automatic mocking capabilities. This switch allowed Rescale to maintain efficient test-driven development (TDD) practices, despite the additional complexity.

Rescale, a leading provider of software platforms and hardware infrastructure for scientific and engineering simulations, has been short-listed for Red Herring's Top 100 North America award, which recognizes promising private technology companies. Rescale's offerings, including ScaleX Enterprise, ScaleX Pro, and ScaleX Developer, enable engineers, scientists, and IT professionals to innovate product designs and transform IT environments into agile systems. The company's simulation platforms are supported by a network of over 30 advanced data centers worldwide and offer access to over 120 simulation software solutions from renowned vendors like Siemens PLM and ANSYS. Rescale has established a strong reputation for security and compliance, adhering to strict industry standards such as ITAR and SOC 2, and ensuring data protection through encryption and independent audits. With its robust infrastructure and extensive software selection, Rescale serves global Fortune 500 companies across various sectors, including aerospace and automotive, positioning itself as a leader in the field of high-performance computing and simulation technology.