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STUTTGART, GERMANY -- NEC European Supercomputer Systems (ESS) has selected Scali's ClusterEdge product as the infrastructure in its clustered computers for simulation of crash-worthiness of car designs. The LS-DYNA finite element application from Livermore Software Technology (http://www.lstc.com) is used for the simulation. Recently, a 128 CPU system was delivered to one of the major players in the car industry. Scali ClusterEdge(tm) is a complete solution for building clusters from standard high volume components. ClusterEdge contains Scali's superior performance MPI-implementation (ScaMPI), interconnect hardware from Dolphin ICS, and Scali's Universe XE cluster management system. Scali Universe XE is the most comprehensive and integrated cluster management system available. It contains remote monitoring, configurable alarms, job control, software configuration management, and power and console management in a single system environment. "Joining forces with NEC ESS will strengthen our presence in the auto industry, and promote clustering solutions in an industry sector that has previously relied on vector supercomputers", said Morten Strøm, International Sales Manager for Scali. According to Wolfgang Bez of NEC ESS, "the price/performance and total cost of ownership of Scali's solution is a breakthrough for cluster based supercomputing. Together with Scali's systematic support and service we are certain that we have the solution for the future". For more information visit www.ess.nec.de/ or www.scali.com