NEWSLETTER
Q2 2008
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Feature Products
Appro Xtreme-X1 Supercomputer featuring Appro Cluster Engine™ (ACE) Management Software
The Xtreme-X1 is a highly scalable architecture that combines high performance capacity computing with superior fault-tolerant capability computing in a well balanced system architecture. The Xtreme-X1 is supported by ACE to help simplify cluster, network, server and storage for IT administration and management. Learn More.
Recent News



Appro demos first 40GB/s Infiniband Supercomputing Cluster
Appro showcased the first 40GB/s Infiniband Xtreme-X1 Supercomputer powered by Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processors utilizing high density computing, new industry-leading Mellanox® ConnectX® 40GB/s Infiniband adapters and InfiniScale® IV based 40GB/s Infiniband switch running an ANSYS/Fluent airplane structure application. Read More.

Appro Xtreme-X1 Supercomputer Adopts Certification Methodology from Intel Cluster Ready Program
The Appro Xtreme-X1 Supercomputer receives Intel Cluster Ready Certification. The Intel Cluster Ready Program tests system configuration for clusters and includes the software tool, Intel Cluster Checker, used to validate that the system and application software are installed correctly for all the nodes in the cluster. Learn More.

Appro HyperServer and XtremeData demo FPGA Parallel Processing Power
Appro and XtremeData demonstrated the performance acceleration of a full double-precision floating point Monte Carlo financial simulation analysis at SIFMA's Technology Management Conference & Exhibition in New York. Read More.

Podcasts / Videos / White Papers




Birds of a Feather Presentation at ISC08 - First Experiences with 40GB/s Infiniband Clusters
Join Appro, Intel and Mellanox for a presentation of their experiences in building the first Intel Cluster Ready certified 40GB/s Infiniband cluster based on Quad-Core Intel Xeon processors. Learn more

Appro at International Supercomputing Conference 2008 - Opening Night Recap

Get an insiders view of the 40GB/s Infiniband Supercomputing Cluster at Appro's Booth on Opening Night at the International Supercomputing Conference in Dresden, Germany. Watch the Video.

Podcast - High Performance Computing Meets Challenges
John Lee, VP of Advanced Technology Solutions at Appro, talks about the opportunities and challenges affecting today's High Performance Computing infrastructure. Listen to the Podcast.

Appro Xtreme-X1 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.
Event Schedule
ANSYS International Conference
David L Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
August 26-28, 2008


IDC - HPC User Forum
Tucson, Arizona
September 8-10
, 2008

High Performance on Wall Street
Roosevelt Hotel
New York, New York
September 22, 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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