Ace Computers HPC Solutions Ace Computers HPC Solutions

Building the Perfect FitBuilding the Perfect Fit

Who is Ace?Who is Ace?Corporate OverviewCorporate Overview

Ace Computers is a 100% U.S. Based, Woman Owned Small Business, Ace Computers is a 100% U.S. Based, Woman Owned Small Business, Technology Provider and ISO 9001:2008 Certified System Manufacturer.Technology Provider and ISO 9001:2008 Certified System Manufacturer.

We exclusively work in We exclusively work in specificallyspecifically targeted markets: targeted markets:

– GovernmentGovernment - - EducationEducation - - Storage Storage - - GPU Workstations GPU Workstations

– High Performance Computing High Performance Computing - - Computer ForensicsComputer Forensics

29 Years of History, 25 Years of consecutive annual revenue growth.29 Years of History, 25 Years of consecutive annual revenue growth.

Tremendous Experience in HPC – over 15 years and over 500 clusters installed.Tremendous Experience in HPC – over 15 years and over 500 clusters installed.

Strong Proponent of Custom HPC Solutions – Designed collaboratively to order.Strong Proponent of Custom HPC Solutions – Designed collaboratively to order.

Why Custom Solutions?Why Custom Solutions?

100% True Customization - Leading Edge Technology100% True Customization - Leading Edge Technology

Top Quality Products - Meet and Exceed Industry Standards Top Quality Products - Meet and Exceed Industry Standards

An Exact Solution, Designed collaboratively, expandable to future needs.An Exact Solution, Designed collaboratively, expandable to future needs.

Designed to integrate to your existing technology.Designed to integrate to your existing technology.

More Cost- Effective than standardized solutions, independently benchmarked.More Cost- Effective than standardized solutions, independently benchmarked.

Non-Proprietary Solutions, with support from the designers.Non-Proprietary Solutions, with support from the designers.

Why Ace? - ExpertiseWhy Ace? - Expertise

Premier quality custom hardware design incorporating the latest technology.Premier quality custom hardware design incorporating the latest technology.

ISO 9001:2008 Certified Quality ControlISO 9001:2008 Certified Quality Control

Provide the Best Overall Value, not necessarily the lowest price.Provide the Best Overall Value, not necessarily the lowest price.

Develop a True Partnership with Our CustomersDevelop a True Partnership with Our Customers

Industry Leading Support and Experience, with national on-site support availableIndustry Leading Support and Experience, with national on-site support available

Diverse Customer Base - Diverse Customer Base - Contracting VehiclesContracting Vehicles

WSCA Contract B27157 – Only HPC Vendor with a Prime WSCA Contract WSCA Contract B27157 – Only HPC Vendor with a Prime WSCA Contract GSA Schedule GS35F-0400T – Only Current Letter of Supply Holder for SupermicroGSA Schedule GS35F-0400T – Only Current Letter of Supply Holder for Supermicro Department of Energy BPA for HPC Products Department of Energy BPA for HPC Products Multiple University BPA’s for HPC Products (a sampling shown)Multiple University BPA’s for HPC Products (a sampling shown)

Experienced personnel at working within contract frameworkExperienced personnel at working within contract framework Multiple Third Party vendors available as well on contract Multiple Third Party vendors available as well on contract

Scientific/Federal ClientsScientific/Federal Clients

UNIVERSITIES

Berlin University

Boston University

Bonn University

Caltech

Colorado

Georgia Tech

Illinois State

Indiana

Ohio State University Supercomputer Center

North Carolina State

Northern Illinois

Northwestern

Notre Dame

Penn State

Purdue

US GOVERNMENTAir National GuardCivil Aeronautics BoardFBINASANational Institute of HealthNaval Air/Surface/Undersea Warfare CenterNaval Weapons CenterUS Air ForceUS ArmyUS Coast GuardUS Dept of TransportationUS Postal ServiceRESEARCH LABSArgonne National LabFermi National LabNational Science FoundationOakridge National LabUS Naval Research Lab

UNIVERSITIESSouthern IllinoisStanfordSwedish National UniversityUniversity of ArkansasUniversity of CaliforniaUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of FloridaUniversity of GeorgiaUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of IowaUniversity of KentuckyUniversity of MissouriUniversity of North CarolinaUniversity of VirginiaUniversity of WisconsinVillanova UniversityVirginia TechWright State University

Other QualificationsOther Qualifications

INTELINTEL Intel Platinum – 2Intel Platinum – 2ndnd worldwide 1998-2012 worldwide 1998-2012

– Intel Server Channel Council – 2001 - 2008Intel Server Channel Council – 2001 - 2008– Intel Server Channel Leader – 2002-2012Intel Server Channel Leader – 2002-2012– Premier Board of Advisors- Server Committee Co-ChairPremier Board of Advisors- Server Committee Co-Chair– Winner – Best Server Growth in 2006-2007Winner – Best Server Growth in 2006-2007

NVIDIANVIDIA Tesla Preferred PartnerTesla Preferred Partner

MICROSOFTMICROSOFT Gold Certified Partner and System BuilderGold Certified Partner and System Builder

SEAGATESEAGATE Senior Advisory Board MemberSenior Advisory Board Member

Intel® / TrueScale™ Infiniband PartnerIntel® / TrueScale™ Infiniband Partner Advisory council since it was owned by Qlogic in 2006Advisory council since it was owned by Qlogic in 2006

ACE HPC EventsACE HPC Events

Ace works regularly on HPC clusters for use at major Universities and Federal Labs.Ace works regularly on HPC clusters for use at major Universities and Federal Labs. We have participated in major industry trade shows for the HPC field since 2001.We have participated in major industry trade shows for the HPC field since 2001. Ace also participates in major educational and federal conferencesAce also participates in major educational and federal conferences

Design Concerns:Design Concerns:

What is an optimal design configuration?What is an optimal design configuration?

Does this design interoperate with my existing infrastructure?Does this design interoperate with my existing infrastructure?

Who can you trust in this industry? What should you look for?Who can you trust in this industry? What should you look for?

Tangible and Intangible CostsTangible and Intangible Costs

4 Tangible Costs Contribute to TOC: Technology purchase price The price of a system maintenance service contract Network equipment required to support access Fixed operating costs, such as power consumption

4 Intangible Costs Contribute to TOC: Conversion costs Risk-mitigation costs Integration costs Operation costs associated with reliability and manageability

Factors in Total Operating CostsFactors in Total Operating Costs

8 Basic Factors Contribute to TOC: Hardware purchase price Maintenance and service contract costs Network infrastructure costs Fixed operating costs Deployment costs Employee training Integration to existing system costs Ongoing operating costs

Ace’s Strengths – ExperienceAce’s Strengths – ExperienceBuilding the Perfect FitBuilding the Perfect Fit

Experience - Multiple vendors, Topologies, and infrastructure Experience - Multiple vendors, Topologies, and infrastructure

Experience – Staying Power – many firms large and small have come and goneExperience – Staying Power – many firms large and small have come and gone

Experience – Expert Engineers who are capable on both hardware and softwareExperience – Expert Engineers who are capable on both hardware and software

Experience – Sales Reps who focus on HPC only, not consumer PC salesExperience – Sales Reps who focus on HPC only, not consumer PC sales

Experience – Expert System Designers for lower operating expenses Experience – Expert System Designers for lower operating expenses

ConfidenceConfidence

Ace has a diverse line of products and capable service behind them to Ace has a diverse line of products and capable service behind them to assure quality computing service for now and later.assure quality computing service for now and later.

Ace is focused on innovation, a factor not held in much regard by the Ace is focused on innovation, a factor not held in much regard by the multi-national firms.multi-national firms.

Ace is a safe choice for your HPC System needs and can handle Ace is a safe choice for your HPC System needs and can handle multiple requirements.multiple requirements.

Ace has been around for 29 years and will continue to be around for Ace has been around for 29 years and will continue to be around for years to come.years to come.

Ace has an enviable track record in the industry, do other firms you are Ace has an enviable track record in the industry, do other firms you are considering have the same?considering have the same?

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