Ansys Launches Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure
Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) has announced the launch of Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure, available from May 30, 2024. This collaboration enables customers to deploy pre-configured Ansys applications for high-performance computing (HPC) on the Azure platform. Customers can use their Azure subscriptions with existing Ansys licenses, providing a scalable, secure, and cost-effective solution for running simulations in the cloud. The new solution addresses challenges like on-premises workload validation and VM configuration, offering pre-tested applications and a user-friendly setup. This partnership aims to reduce deployment costs, enhance productivity, and accelerate product innovation across industries such as automotive and semiconductors.
- Launch of Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure starting May 30, 2024.
- Provides scalable, secure, and cost-effective HPC solutions.
- Supports pre-configured Ansys applications optimized for Azure infrastructure.
- Aims to reduce deployment costs and administrative burdens.
- Enhances productivity and accelerates product innovation.
- Offers user-friendly setup and pre-tested applications.
- Addresses challenges of cloud-based simulation like workload validation and VM configuration.
- Potential challenges in transitioning on-premises workloads to the cloud.
- Ongoing need to deploy and test new virtual machines.
- Requirement for configuring adjacent cloud-based infrastructure in a cost-effective manner.
Insights
The collaboration between Ansys and Microsoft to launch Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure offers significant advantages for users requiring high-performance computing (HPC). By integrating Ansys' pre-configured applications on Azure's cloud platform, customers can expect improved scalability and flexibility in their simulation workloads. This approach not only streamlines HPC deployment but also ensures that IT departments can manage costs more effectively through better resource utilization and simplified administrative tasks. The pre-tested and configured setup simplifies the implementation process, allowing engineers to focus on applying simulation insights to accelerate innovation.
The launch of Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure can potentially broaden Ansys' market reach by enabling a seamless cloud-based solution for industries such as automotive and semiconductors. This move aligns with the growing trend of cloud adoption, providing a flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional on-premises HPC solutions. By reducing time-to-market and enhancing productivity, this collaboration could positively affect Ansys' competitive positioning. However, the actual adoption rate and customer satisfaction will be important metrics to watch in the coming quarters to gauge the impact of this offering on Ansys' revenue growth.
For investors, the expanded partnership with Microsoft and the launch of Ansys Access on Azure signifies a strategic move towards leveraging cloud technology to drive business growth. By offering a scalable and cost-effective solution, Ansys could see increased adoption among existing and new customers, potentially leading to higher subscription revenues and improved customer retention. Moreover, the flexibility of using existing licenses in the cloud can lower barriers for customers transitioning from on-premises to cloud solutions, potentially resulting in a steady revenue stream. However, investors should monitor the financial results over the next few earnings reports to assess the actual impact on Ansys' performance.
The expanded collaboration between Ansys and Microsoft delivers Ansys products optimized for high-performance computing to customers for flexible control over cost and deployment
/ Key Highlights
- Starting May 30, customers can deploy Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure via Azure Marketplace, which supports a growing list of pre-configured Ansys applications optimized for high performance computing (HPC) on Azure infrastructure
- The collaboration provides a cost-effective, secure, and flexible way for customers to achieve rapid simulation-driven insights and reduce time to market across industries including automotive, semiconductors and more
As cloud computing continues to gain traction across industries, the demand for purpose-built hardware focused on HPC requirements has increased. Additionally, there are many challenges that need to be addressed when using simulation in the cloud. These include validating on-premises workloads that have been shifted to the cloud, the ongoing work to deploy and test new virtual machines (VMs) and configuring adjacent cloud-based infrastructure in a cost-effective manner.
Ansys Access on Azure addresses these challenges by delivering pre-tested and configured Ansys applications updated with each major release and aligned to a curated set of recommended VMs and HPC infrastructure. This simplifies implementation for IT departments, giving them better control over cost while also empowering engineers to unlock the benefits of the high-performance Azure VMs.
"At Movares we use Ansys Mechanical™ for extensive fatigue calculations on steel bridges," said Roelof Oppenhuis, project manager, Movares Europe. "With Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure, we can further explore industry-leading solutions and optimal infrastructure to run our complex, critical calculations in the most efficient way. In addition to the user-friendly setup environment, the Ansys Elite Channel Partner Infinite and Ansys support teams are quick to respond and resolve any issues."
"As computer-aided engineering moves farther into cloud computing, it is crucial that Ansys customers have the right tools to not only keep pace with this transition, but to thrive in this new era," said Shane Emswiler, senior vice president of products at Ansys. "With Ansys Access on Microsoft Azure, IT managers can use existing or new services and licenses in one place, keeping deployment costs low. This reduction in administrative and financial obligations opens the door for increased productivity and ultimately, more innovation."
"This collaboration not only simplifies implementation for IT departments but also empowers engineers to unlock the advantages of high-performance Microsoft Azure virtual machines, enhancing engineering and IT workflows. As cloud computing gains traction across industries, Ansys Access on Azure makes it easier for organizations to scale simulations and accelerate product innovation," said Dominik Wee, Corporate Vice President, Manufacturing and Mobility, Microsoft.
/ About Ansys
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When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.
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