Parallel Works Democratizes HPC and AI with Innovative Workflow Technologies

Matthew Shaxted, CEO of Parallel Works, is at the forefront of democratizing high-performance computing (HPC) and AI through innovative workflow technologies. Since co-founding Parallel Works in 2015, Shaxted has leveraged his expertise in civil engineering simulation and data analytics to align customer needs with the company's technology roadmap, driving its success in the HPC and AI sectors. Parallel Works, originating from Argonne National Laboratory, has evolved from focusing solely on HPC to addressing the convergence of HPC and AI, simplifying access to GPU compute resources for enterprises. The ACTIVATE Platform, a cornerstone of Parallel Works' offerings, enables seamless orchestration of AI and HPC workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring security compliance and optimizing workload placement. Recent innovations include a Kubernetes provider for AI/ML workloads and AI-driven benchmarking tools, enhancing enterprise AI adoption. Partnerships, such as with Hammerspace, extend the platform's capabilities, offering users a flexible path to advanced computing. Looking ahead, Parallel Works aims to further support customers with initiatives like a FedRAMP High IL5 cloud enclave and strengthened cloud and GPU provider partnerships.