The increasing adoption of cloud computing has resulted in a growing demand for hardware specifically designed for HPC needs. Despite the benefits of cloud simulation, there are various challenges that need to be addressed, such as validating on-premises workloads after migrating to the cloud, ongoing testing of new virtual machines, and cost-effective configuration of cloud infrastructure.
Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure aims to tackle these challenges by offering pre-tested and pre-configured Ansys applications that are updated with each major release. This solution is aligned with a set of recommended virtual machines and HPC infrastructure, simplifying deployment for IT departments and allowing engineers to leverage high-performance Azure virtual machines.
Ansys and Microsoft have been partners in the cloud space for 6-7 years, starting with the development of Ansys Cloud Direct on Microsoft Azure. Through their collaboration and insights gained from previous endeavors, the two companies have expanded their partnership with the introduction of Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure, available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
This new offering is the result of years of development and optimization focused on overcoming the limitations of fixed infrastructure and high costs associated with on-premises computing and HPC clusters. By leveraging customers’ existing Ansys licenses and cloud agreements with Microsoft, Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure ensures cost effectiveness, expense management, and simplifies deployment options.
Ansys’ expertise in simulation software and cloud interfaces enables customers to seamlessly deploy pre-configured Ansys applications on Microsoft Azure, eliminating the time and complexity often associated with setting up an HPC cloud configuration in the public cloud. This partnership and offering will have a significant impact on engineering simulation and digital transformation initiatives across various industries.
The ultimate goal of Ansys and Microsoft is to provide customers with increased access to HPC resources whenever and wherever they need it. By deploying Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure, customers can expect to see larger and more impressive simulations, empowering them to achieve their project goals without compromising due to limitations in computing power. This collaboration will drive innovation, benefitting customers, Microsoft, and Ansys alike.
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