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Intel Boosted With Cray's HPC Interconnect Semiconductor Technology
Major assets from Cray will help accelerate Intel's drive to achieve ExaFLOPS performance
Intel Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement with Cray Inc. to acquire certain assets related to its high-performance computing (HPC) interconnect program.
This will allow Intel to access Cray's interconnect personnel and intellectual property.
The Cray interconnect team was responsible for the Gemini interconnect as well as the upcoming Aries interconnect. The Aries is designed to work in Cray's next-generation supercomputer, codenamed "Cascade," which will integrate Intel Xeon processors.
The transaction is expected to close before the end of the current quarter, subject to customary closing conditions being met.
"Delivering continued advancement in high-performance computing, including breaking the Exascale barrier, requires tremendous innovation in interconnect technology," says Diane Bryant, vice president and general manager of Intel's Datacenter and Connected System Group.
"The acquisition of Cray's industry-leading interconnect technology and expertise provides exceptional strategic assets that further enhance Intel's HPC portfolio. We're excited about the value this will allow us to bring to our customers," she concludes.