Penguin Computing has specialized 100% on Linux since 1998. With our unmatched dedication to Linux, we concentrate all our resources on developing the best practices that deliver the world’s best Linux-based user experience to our customers. The powerful combination of our Linux software, systems, and services dramatically simplifies the deployment and management of large pools of servers.
Penguin Computing is the leader in Cluster Virtualization, the most practical and cost-effective methodology for reducing the complexity and administrative burden of clustered computing. Our cluster solutions are driven by Scyld ClusterWare™, whose unique architecture makes large pools of Linux servers appear and act like a single, consistent, virtual system, with a single point of command/control. By combining the economics of Open Source with the simplicity and manageability of Cluster Virtualization, we help you drive productivity up and cost out, making Linux clustering as powerful and easy to use as expensive SMP environments, at a Linux price point.
Penguin's systems have best-of-breed components and are installed, integrated and supported by engineers who are renowned for their in-depth expertise in Linux deployment. Our proven systems design along with our build and integration expertise enable rapid deployment, so our customers can be efficiently productive with systems that are truly 'application-ready'.
Company Background
Penguin Computing is a privately held firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1998, Penguin Computing acquired Scyld Software, developer of the industry leading Linux clustering software, Scyld Beowulf® in 2003. Linux pioneer Donald Becker, who is credited with writing most of the early Linux device drivers, founded Scyld Software in 1998. Donald, along with Thomas Sterling, was the co-inventor of Beowulf, a Linux clustering project that was started at NASA’s Goddard Space Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Donald is now Chief Technology Officer of Penguin Computing.
Penguin's extensive customer base includes Fortune 1000 companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Penguin helps its customers leverage open-standards technology by providing well-designed and integrated products and highly knowledgeable support. Penguin's key markets include high performance computing (HPC), web infrastructure, and enterprise computing.