AMD HPC
Innovation Lab
Offering organizations a try-before-you-buy approach
in running High-Performance Computing (HPC)
workloads, utilizing AMD chipsets, on Azure.
Overview
The AMD HPC Innovation Lab, developed in partnership with Microsoft and AMD, is a groundbreaking solution for organizations looking to elevate their High-Performance Computing (HPC) capabilities. This unique “Try Before You Buy” application empowers users to test their HPC workloads in an Azure environment optimized with AMD’s advanced chipsets. By simulating real-world conditions and leveraging industry-leading tools like the Ansys software suite, participants can experience unparalleled performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency without the risks associated with upfront investment.
With the AMD HPC Innovation Lab, users can evaluate the performance and cost-effectiveness of their workloads in a risk-free, sustainable, and forward-thinking environment. This lab empowers organizations to make faster, more informed decisions, delivering actionable insights that drive streamlined production deployments, lower operational costs, and a clear path to innovation.
Make smarter, data-driven decisions and see firsthand how AMD-powered Azure infrastructure delivers the competitive edge your organization needs.
Integration with influential ISVs
Oakwood’s AMD HPC Innovation Lab has been developed to incorporate some of the world’s most widely-used software.
Ansys
Ansys offers a comprehensive software suite that spans the entire range of physics, providing access to virtually any field of engineering simulation that a design process requires. Organizations around the world trust Ansys to deliver the best value for their engineering simulation software investment.
Altair
The Altair platform empowers engineers, scientists, designers, and more to tackle physics simulation and concept design challenges across multiple disciplines for structures, motion, fluids, thermal, electromagnetics, electronics, controls, and embedded systems.
Siemens
Siemens Software is a global leader in industrial automation and digitalization solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of tools designed to optimize engineering, manufacturing, and operational processes. Their tools empower organizations to innovate faster and improve product quality.
If you’re interested in exploring this lab for other ISVs, hardware, or workloads, please contact us today.
Automotive & Transportation
By running simulations for aerodynamics, crash analysis, and material optimization with tools like Ansys and Altair, users can evaluate cloud scalability, cost savings, and sustainability benefits. The lab also provides insights into how Azure can enhance collaboration across teams and supply chains.
Aerospace & Defense
With tools like Ansys, Altair, and Siemens, users can evaluate Azure’s ability to handle demanding simulations like flight dynamics and structural analysis while meeting strict security requirements. This hands-on experience demonstrates how cloud-based HPC can enhance scalability and accelerate development.
Energy & Utilities
Enabling energy and utility companies to simulate on-premises workloads in Azure, testing scenarios like optimizing renewable energy systems and power grids with tools like Siemens and Ansys. Users can assess cloud performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness while exploring Azure’s ability to support sustainability and risk mitigation initiatives.
Ready To Go?
Oakwood’s AMD HPC Innovation Lab is an invitation only application. If you’re interested in receiving an invitation to run the lab, please contact our Azure HPC team below.
Request an invitation
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