HPC is a powerful technique, but it is not available at the corner
office supply center (yet) nor can it solve every product or
process problem you have. It requires a dedicated effort and
commitment to new and exciting technologies. Finding the
right partners and technologies is critically important. Much
of this book is designed to help with this process. Be forewarned:
Results may not be instantaneous and it could take more than High Performance Computing For Dummies 2
a few business quarters before your efforts pay off. However,
there are plenty of HPC success stories out there, and perhaps
yours is next.
It may be hard to imagine, but we’re at the beginning of the
High Performance Computing era. This book is an attempt to
give you a high level snapshot where things are today. Trying
to predict what will happen next year or even next week is
anyone’s guess. Right now, there may be some research group
designing a new product or on the verge of a great discovery
because they can hold and manipulate objects in the digital
domain. HPC will undoubtedly lead to future breakthroughs.
Along with these successes, expect that there will be novel
ways in which to derive a business advantage using HPC.
Don’t be afraid to let your mind wander.