NEWSLETTER
Q1 2008
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Feature Products
Appro Xtreme-X1 Supercomputer
The Xtreme-X1 is a highly scalable architecture that groups together servers into a unified, fully integrated Scalable Unit that can be provisioned and managed as a stand-alone supercomputer. The X1 combines high performance capacity computing with superior fault-tolerant capability computing in a well balanced system architecture. Learn More.
Recent News



Appro Xtreme-X gets 2007 Product of the Year Award from SuperComputing Online
Appro’s Xtreme-X Supercomputer has received the “Editors’ and Readers’ Choice 2007 Product of the Year Award” from Supercomputing Online, the home page for high-performance computing, networking and storage professionals. Read the Article.

Appro's Jim Ballew Speaks on the New Xtreme-X Supercomputer
At the opening night of SC07, Supercomputing Online’s Chris O’Neal sat down with Jim Ballew, CTO of Appro in Milpitas, California to discuss Appro’s new Xtreme-X Supercomputer launch. Read More.

Enabling Low-TCO Supercomputers Through 'Scalable Units'
The quest for greater performance at lower costs has propelled clusters to the forefront of high-performance computing. Still, HPC users are demanding continually better reliability, availability, flexibility, compatibility, power efficiency – and of course price/performance. See how Appro is responding to these needs with the concept of 'Scalable Units'. Read More.

Video Presentations / White Papers




IDC White Paper – Appro Xtreme-X Supercomputer: Designed for High Value and Attractive Price/Performance
Analyst firm IDC examines the Appro Xtreme-X architecture and management system while assessing the challenges and opportunities in the technical computing market for blade servers. Download the White Paper.

Optimized HPC Performance with Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processors
Multi-core processors provide a unique set of challenges and opportunities for the HPC market. This white paper provides a first look at utilizing multi-core processors within HPC clusters and contains recommendations for achieving good performance on multi-core systems. Download the White Paper.

Appro High Performance Computing Solutions Video
Keeping Pace with the Demands of Business Technology. Watch the video.
Event Schedule
IDC Enterprise Data Center Forum
Hilton San Francisco
San Francisco, California
April 7, 2008


IDC - HPC User Forum
Norfolk Marriot Waterside
Norfolk, Virginia
April 14-16
, 2008

CSC - Technology & Business Solutions Conference
The Peabody Orlando Hotel
Orlando, Florida
June 4-6, 2008
About Appro
Appro is a leading developer of innovative workstations, density-managed servers, clusters and supercomputers. Appro is uniquely positioned to support High-Performance Computing markets focusing on medium to large-scale deployments where lowest total cost of ownership is a primary consideration. Appro accelerates technical applications and business results unlocking the value of IT through outstanding price/performance, balanced architecture, open standards and engineering expertise. For more information, go to http://www.appro.com

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