Platform is the world's leading distributed computing software provider, with desktop to Grid solutions that allow organizations to dramatically improve time to market and quality of results, while maximizing their I.T. investment.

A comprehensive Grid solution enables coordinated, transparent and secure sharing of IT resources across geographically distributed sites. Built on standards for maximum interoperability, Grids deliver integrated solutions that facilitate virtual collaboration.

From the introduction of MultiCluster in 1996, to the announcement of Platform Globus in 2002, Platform Computing has been evolving and enhancing its grid product portfolio. Realizing that there is no one-size-fits-all Grid computing package, products from Platform's various solution stacks can be combined to create flexible configurations that support the diverse requirements of any customer.

Building a customized, Grid-ready distributed computing solution will maximize an organization's productivity by utilizing existing hardware and software assets to their fullest potential. On-demand access to shared, global resources will increase your computing capabilities, accelerating your time to market without exceeding your budget.

Platform provides proven Grid computing solutions to customers within many sectors including, but not limited to Government, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and Financial Services.

Founded in 1992, Platform has strategic relationships with industry leaders including Apple, Dell, HP, IBM, SAS and SGI and its open, scalable software solutions are the choice of more than 1,500 result-driven organizations around the world. With 10 years of distributed computing experience, Platform provides proven Grid computing solutoins to customers such as the European BioInformatics Institute (UK), ENEA - the National Agency for New Technology Energy and the Environment (Italy), Monsanto (USA), and many other enterprises around the world. Platform is a private company with 400 employees in 14 offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information visit www.platform.com.