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The MathWorks parallel computing tools let users develop MATLAB and Simulink applications that can work in a variety of environments, from a multicore desktop to computer clusters and Grids. A Grid is a cluster of networked, loosely-coupled computers that act in concert to perform very large tasks. Co-funded by the European Commission, EGEE is a Grid infrastructure that makes immense computing resources accessible to users. With over 70,000 CPUs and access to more than 250 High Performance Computing (HPC) centers, EGEE provides users, irrespective of their location, with the large-scale computing power necessary to run their applications.
"EGEE invited feedback from its users on their use of MathWorks tools. Fifty percent of the respondents said that they use MATLAB and Parallel Computing Toolbox for their critical applications, while another thirty percent said that they were heavy or frequent users", stated Erwin Laure, technical director of the EGEE project. "Parallel Computing Toolbox simply makes it easier for users to develop parallel applications in MATLAB. On our Grid systems, MATLAB Distributed Computing Server enables users to execute the same MATLAB codes and Simulink models in the Grid that were executed on the desktop."
"Researchers are constantly seeking ways to improve the speed with which they can develop and execute their complex programmes", stated Silvina Grad-Freilich, manager of parallel computing and application deployment marketing at The MathWorks. "The MathWorks is committed to enabling these researchers to tap into the tremendous benefits of high performance computing with tools and collaborations that allow them to run their applications faster and solve larger, more intricate problems. The work we're doing with EGEE is the most recent step in our mission to provide tools and services that support parallel computing for the scientific and engineering community." |
