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SunGuard (January 7, 2009)
“Microsoft is pleased to be working with SunGard in the development of its next generation actuarial modelling solution. Windows HPC Server 2008S delivers the ability to spread calculations across a large number of computers using industry standard tools that are well understood and easily integrated into the IT environments of SunGard and other members of the insurance industry,” said Gordon Ejsmond-Frey, insurance industry director, Microsoft EMEA. “As demands increase for faster, more flexible and robust risk modelling solutions, SunGard is investing in delivering enterprise- class modelling with iWorks Prophet, which will help insurers to improve their modelling and reporting capabilities.”
People's Daily (January 7, 2009)
The Dawning 5000A Super Computer, powered with Windows HPC Server 2008, made it to top 10 fastest computer in the world with a peak performance of 180 Tera Flops and theoretical performance of 233.47 Tera Flops in the latest Top500 list. China has become the second country following the U.S. to possess the capability of developing such system in the world.
