December 2019 Summaries

High Performance Computing (HPC) is undergoing a significant transformation as cloud computing becomes more efficient, cost-effective, and agile compared to traditional on-premises systems. Companies are encouraged to adopt cloud-based HPC to stay competitive, as it allows for rapid deployment, scalability, and the ability to meet increasing computational demands. Cloud HPC facilitates easier data sharing and collaboration across organizational boundaries, enabling innovations such as Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and the development of digital twins. This shift also supports an 'as a service' economy, enhancing customer and partner experiences by offering more flexible and efficient computational resources. The transition to cloud HPC requires careful planning and change management, with platforms like Rescale's ScaleX providing a streamlined migration process to leverage the full potential of cloud computing for engineering and scientific endeavors.

Cloud High Performance Computing (HPC) has reached a significant milestone, becoming mainstream with offerings from all major cloud providers and the achievement of new FedRAMP security compliance. Rescale Inc., a leader in enterprise big compute, announced that more server hours were consumed on their platform in the past year than in all previous years combined, highlighting the growing adoption of cloud HPC. The company has integrated with major providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and IBM, and announced new offerings from Google and Oracle, while adding 170 new customers, including Fortune 500 companies across diverse industries. Rescale's advancements in multi-cloud HPC orchestration, security, compliance, and simulation workflows have further solidified its position, with significant improvements in end-user experience and the expansion of support to over 370 HPC applications. Rescale's Scalex Government is now the only managed HPC service listed in the FedRAMP marketplace, offering enhanced compliance for public sector needs. The company continues to innovate, providing hardware performance that rivals on-premises solutions and enabling customers to benefit from the agility and advanced technologies of cloud infrastructure.

Rescale has launched ScaleX Government, the first entirely cloud-based high-performance computing (HPC) platform designed for the public sector, offering compliance with FedRAMP Moderate (In-Process) and ITAR standards. This development marks a significant milestone as it addresses the previous inaccessibility of cloud HPC for federal agencies and research institutions due to the lack of FedRAMP status. With support from the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), part of the U.S. Department of Energy, Rescale has successfully entered the official FedRAMP Marketplace, allowing federal engineers, scientists, and researchers to transition from outdated IT infrastructure to modern, scalable cloud architectures. The cloud-based HPC service enables flexible scaling of workloads, reducing resource management delays and fostering improved research, faster outcomes, and more efficient spending, while maintaining a strong focus on security and compliance.