"Microsoft is excited to be working with Verari Systems to enable new innovations in high performance computing", stated Vince Mendillo, director of HPC marketing at Microsoft Corp. "The combined collaboration of the BladeRack 2 X-Series and Windows HPC Server 2008 will help customers solve the world’s most complex technical computing problems."

Verari Systems has tailored the BladeRack 2 X-Series to provide unparalleled performance and investment protection across the demanding high performance computing landscape. Offering powerful processing for demanding applications in financial Grid applications and intense oil and gas exploration environments, the BladeRack 2 X-Series features Verari's industry leading patented Vertical Cooling Technology, creating a constantly cool and secure data centre environment.

"As new innovations in high performance computing continues to push the envelope, our customers are increasingly asking for exceptionally energy-efficient systems with no compromises", stated Dan Gatti, senior vice president, worldwide market operations, Verari Systems. "With Windows HPC Server 2008, we can offer them an operating system choice with our BladeRack 2 X-Series products that will provide increased productivity and minimized complexity."