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Silicon Graphics today announced that more than 20 software providers have recently joined the ranks of the Technical Computing Enabling Program (TCEP), a joint effort between SGI and Intel designed to further accelerate the migration of technical applications to 64-bit Linux. TCEP makes it easier than ever for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to optimize their software solutions for the growing market of HPC users migrating to open standards-based environments from proprietary UNIX(R) systems. The program builds on SGI's already successful efforts to attract leading HPC applications to its award-winning SGI(R) Altix(R) family of servers and superclusters. Since the debut of Altix just over a year ago, more than 100 leading and commercially available 64-bit applications have been certified for the scalable Altix platform, which is based on a robust, production-ready Linux environment and Intel(R) Itanium(R) 2 processors. TCEP participants range from manufacturing, research and life sciences applications to business intelligence, database and middleware solutions. Participating ISVs include: Analytical Methods, Inc., AutoForm Engineering GmbH, EASi Engineering GmbH, Fluent Inc., Gamma Technologies, Inc., Gene-IT, HKL Research, Inc., Integrated Sensors, Inc., inTrace GmbH, LMS International, Metacomp Technologies, Inc., Moldflow Corporation, NUMECA International, Program Development Company, SAMTECH s.a., The Scripps Research Institute, TNO MADYMO BV, University of California, San Francisco, and Wavefunction, Inc. TCEP combines the power of two developer programs -- the SGI(R) Global Developer Program and the Intel(R) Early Access Program -- to give developers access to the tools, expertise, resources and technical roadmaps they need to tap the breakthrough performance and market opportunities within the rapidly growing 64-bit Linux computing marketplace. "SGI Altix is helping to create an entirely new class of technical computing users: scientists, researchers and engineers who are moving from proprietary architectures to industry standard technologies that offer record performance and unparalleled value," said Anneke Dempsey, senior director, Global Alliances, SGI. "We are delighted to collaborate with Intel on a program that will extend this phenomenon even further, and make 64-bit Linux computing a staple in technical environments the world over." "Powerful systems like SGI Altix based on the Intel Itanium 2 processor deliver breakthrough performance," said Mel Laird, general manager, Solutions Enabling Division, Intel. "TCEP is yet another effort we are making with SGI to ensure that every developer -- from industry leaders to universities -- can take advantage of the burgeoning market opportunity represented by the migration to 64-bit Linux." The SGI Altix system architecture handles large data sets with ease, helping to enable customers to achieve groundbreaking improvements in manufacturing, oil and gas exploration, homeland security, earth and environmental sciences research, and life sciences. SGI Altix has consistently set numerous records for sheer performance, and for its ability to efficiently run manufacturing, engineering and scientific applications across hundreds of processors in a Linux operating environment.