Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) and Microsoft have teamed up to offer customers Ansys products optimized for high-performance computing, providing flexibility in cost and deployment. The collaboration allows customers to deploy Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure through the Azure Marketplace starting May 30th. This gives customers access to a variety of pre-configured Ansys applications designed for high-performance computing on Azure infrastructure.
This partnership aims to provide customers with a cost-effective, secure, and flexible solution for gaining rapid simulation-based insights and reducing time to market in industries such as automotive and semiconductors. The launch of Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure enables users to seamlessly deploy pre-configured Ansys products on the Azure cloud platform infrastructure, offering scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness for running HPC simulations in the cloud.
As cloud computing continues to grow in popularity, there is a rising demand for hardware tailored for HPC requirements. Ansys Access on Azure addresses this by delivering pre-configured and pre-tested Ansys applications, updated with every major release and aligned with a selection of recommended VMs and HPC infrastructure. This simplifies deployment for IT departments, giving them better cost control while allowing engineers to leverage high-performance Azure virtual machines.
Customers like Movares Europe have already benefited from this collaboration, using Ansys Mechanical™ for fatigue calculations on steel bridges. The partnership with Microsoft Azure has enabled them to explore optimal infrastructure for running complex calculations efficiently, thanks to the user-friendly configuration environment provided by Ansys Access. This collaboration not only streamlines deployment for IT departments but also empowers engineers to take advantage of high-performance cloud computing for improved workflows.
Shane Emswiler, senior vice president of products at Ansys, highlighted the importance of providing the right tools for customers to transition and thrive in the cloud computing era. The collaboration between Ansys and Microsoft Azure allows IT administrators to manage services and licenses in one place, reducing implementation costs and administrative burdens. This paves the way for greater productivity, innovation, and seamless scaling of simulations to accelerate product development.
Overall, Ansys is committed to driving innovation and human advancement by enabling companies to bridge the gap between design and reality using simulation technology. With over 50 years of experience, Ansys has empowered innovators across various industries to push boundaries and achieve breakthroughs in sustainable transportation, advanced semiconductors, satellite systems, and medical devices. The collaboration with Microsoft Azure further enhances Ansys’ ability to support customers in their journey towards innovation and success in the cloud computing landscape.
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