Software Development Kit turns PS3 into computing node.
Press Release Summary:
MultiCore Plus(TM) SDK for PS3 - Base Package lets application developers leverage Cell Broadband Engine(TM) (BE) processor in Sony's PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3) console for high-speed computing applications. Specifically, SDK enables use of PS3 as Cell development system and compute node for lightweight, high-performance clusters. Applications include research labs, universities, financial services, oil and gas, electronic data automation, video compression, biotech, and other industries.
Original Press Release:
Mercury Computer Systems Releases Software Development Kit for PLAYSTATION(R)3 for High-Performance Computing
Mercury's newest MultiCore Plus SDK brings the raw compute power of the PS3 to real-world applications
CHELMSFORD, Mass., Aug. 3 -- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRCY) announced the release of its MultiCore Plus(TM) SDK for PS3 - Base Package, which enables application developers to unleash the powerful Sony PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3) game console for low-cost, high-speed computing.
The PS3 and its Cell Broadband Engine(TM) (BE) processor have gained worldwide recognition as revolutionary technologies with profound capabilities reaching beyond the gaming market. As the first company to bring the Cell BE processor into commercial and military markets, Mercury is now opening the door to affordable, high-performance computing for a broad range of applications. Using Mercury's proven development environment, developers in research labs, universities, gaming, financial services, oil & gas, electronic data automation, video compression, biotech, and other areas can explore the highest performing potential of Cell BE processor-based computing using PS3 devices.
"We've seen a tremendous amount of interest in leveraging the PS3 as a Cell development system and as a compute node for lightweight, high-performance clusters," said Kai Staats, CEO of Terra Soft Solutions. "With the Mercury MultiCore Plus SDK for PS3, the PS3 gaming console, and Terra Soft's Yellow Dog Linux operating system, users can affordably dive into the power of the Cell BE processor."
"Our MultiCore Plus SDK is being used by a growing roster of customers who select the Cell BE or other multicore processors for their computationally intensive applications," said Joel Radford, Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Strategic Alliances at Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. "Customers who choose to start out with the PS3 can later migrate seamlessly to more sophisticated hardware solutions from both Mercury and IBM by leveraging our software alongside Yellow Dog Linux from Terra Soft."
The MultiCore Plus SDK for PS3 - Base Package is available now for US$399 per seat license through Terra Soft Solutions.
Mercury will hold demonstrations of its MultiCore Plus SDK on PS3s and on Mercury hardware in Booth #443 at SIGGRAPH 2007, August 7-9, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Mercury will also present "Accelerating with Cell: Programming with the Mercury Cell Accelerator Board and the Cell BE Processor" as the first session in the Exhibitor Tech Talks, on Tuesday, August 7 at 9:45 AM PDT. Visit Mercury at SIGGRAPH 2007 or at mc.com/PS3 for ordering and support information. Or contact Mercury at (866) 627-6951.
Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. - Where Challenges Drive Innovation
Mercury Computer Systems is the leading provider of computing systems and software for data-intensive applications that include image processing, signal processing, and visualization. With a strong commitment to innovation, our expertise in algorithm optimization, systems development, and silicon design is blended with software application knowledge and industry-standard technologies to solve unique computing challenges. We work closely with our customers to architect solutions that have a meaningful impact on everyday life: detecting aneurysms; designing safer, more fuel-efficient aircraft; identifying security threats; discovering oil; developing new drugs; and visualizing virtually every aspect of scientific investigation.
Mercury's comprehensive, purpose-built solutions capture, process, and present data for the world's largest medical imaging companies, 8 of the 10 top defense prime contractors, and other leading Fortune 500 and mid-market companies in semiconductor, energy, telecommunications, and other industries. Our dedication to performance excellence and collaborative innovation continues a 24-year history in enabling customers to stay at the forefront of the markets they serve.
Mercury is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts and serves customers worldwide through a broad network of direct sales offices, subsidiaries, and distributors. We are listed on the Nasdaq National Market (NASDAQ:MRCY). Visit Mercury at www.mc.com.
Contacts:
Technical inquiries
John Brickman, Director Corporate Marketing
Performance Computing Group
Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
(214) 923-3399 / jbrickman@mc.com
Corporate/business inquiries
Leigh McLeod, Media Relations
Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
(978) 967-1120 / lmcleod@mc.com
Cell Broadband Engine is a trademark, and PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. MultiCore Plus is a trademark of Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
