Taps industry leaders for insights to drive innovation in AI, leveraging its enterprise research expertise and industry partnerships
Chicago, IL – March 31, 2025 – Parallel Works, a provider of the ACTIVATE control plane for hybrid multi-cloud computing resources, has announced the formation of its new Advisory Board. As HPC and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to converge, Parallel Works remains committed to delivering scalable AI solutions that optimize resource usage by leveraging partial compute, helping prevent the overprovisioning of costly resources.
The exploding demand for multi-provider AI compute underscores the need for flexible, cost-efficient parallel computing. Parallel Works envisions a future where computing is more dynamic, empowering enterprises with the control and performance they need to scale smart, not just big. The Advisory Board will support Parallel Works in navigating this evolving landscape by providing expertise, strategic guidance and insights from seasoned professionals.
Parallel Works Advisory Board:
Brad Bullington, Executive Chairman, Amper TechnologiesBullington’s expertise in go-to-market strategies and scaling disruptive technology companies globally across various stages of development from early-stage to Fortune 500 will be a valuable asset as Parallel Works expands to meet high-growth demand, particularly in supporting enterprises transitioning to AI-driven, hybrid solutions.
"Parallel Works stands out with its true hybrid architecture, offering the flexibility to meet customers’ unique needs without forcing a one-size-fits-all solution. As enterprises shift toward building their own AI-powered applications, Parallel Works is perfectly positioned to support that transition. With my experience in infrastructure technologies and go-to-market strategies, I’m excited to help them capitalize on this growing opportunity.”
Matt Jacobs, Founder and Principal, Concurrent ConsultingAn expert in the efficiency of parallel computing models, Jacobs brings deep expertise in artificial intelligence, strategic positioning, revenue optimization and scalable growth, and is adept at empowering AI-focused organizations.
“Operationalizing AI at scale requires advanced hybrid computing and workflow management to simplify complexity and maximize efficiency. The Parallel Works ACTIVATE platform addresses these challenges, enabling reliable AI model deployment across distributed environments and improving customer experience. I'm excited to leverage my experience in building large-scale AI infrastructure to help shape the future of enterprise AI at Parallel Works.”
Andy Lombard, Founder and CEO, Tesoro.vcDedicated to transforming visionary ideas into impactful companies, Lombard brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving technology innovation and fueling economic growth.
"Parallel Works is poised to lead the AI revolution with its unique control capabilities for managing AI compute across any architecture. As demand for hybrid AI solutions grows, its technology will be key for enterprise AI build-outs. With experience accelerating 150 startups and building a $6B portfolio, I’m excited to help drive Parallel Works’ success and contribute to its mission of revolutionizing enterprise AI."
“Managing and orchestrating compute and data in hybrid and multi-cloud environments is a growing challenge and its driving demand for Parallel Works’ dynamic approach,” said Matthew Shaxted, CEO of Parallel Works. “The formation of our Advisory Board is key to staying at the forefront of AI and HPC innovation. With the expertise of our advisors, we’re positioning Parallel Works to lead the way in delivering flexible, scalable and cost-effective AI and HPC solutions.”
Scalable, flexible and vendor-neutral AI and HPC solutions help businesses accelerate AI initiatives and drive operational efficiencies in the cloud. Parallel Works enhances technological advancements and optimizes workflows, empowering businesses to innovate. As part of its strategy, the company partners with industry leaders such as AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and storage providers such as Hammerspace to deliver cutting-edge infrastructure and seamless integration for clients.
"Our partnership with Parallel Works brings together dynamic GPU workload orchestration with high-performance data access from Hammerspace,” said Molly Presley, SVP Global Marketing at Hammerspace. “Together, we enable users to launch large-scale AI and HPC jobs wherever compute is available — with immediate, parallel access to their data, no matter where it lives. By removing the latency and complexity of data movement, we eliminate a major barrier to scaling distributed GPU infrastructure."
Supporting multi-cloud and multi-provider strategies to avoid vendor lock-in, Parallel Works offers cost optimization tools, real-time spending visibility and data-driven cost reduction. The platform allows enterprises to manage complex simulations and data-intensive tasks, utilizing advanced scheduling and AI-specific resource optimization for flexible, dynamic allocation of resources.
Earl Joseph, CEO of Hyperion Research, commented, “As AI and HPC workloads increasingly span across on-prem, cloud, and specialized environments, organizations need solutions that enable seamless integration, automation, and transparency to ensure efficient operation across diverse computing landscapes. The AI industry needs tools that help businesses move quickly, optimize costs, and bridge the gap between traditional infrastructure and modern, cloud-native environments.”
About Parallel Works
Parallel Works ACTIVATE is a leading hybrid multi-cloud computing control plane, empowering teams with seamless provisioning, management, and sharing of compute resources at scale across on-premises and cloud environments with advanced cost control and budgeting features. ACTIVATE facilitates collaborative research and enhances productivity through intuitive interfaces and API-driven processes, enabling the operating system for complex enterprise computing environments. For more information, visit Parallel Works at parallelworks.com.
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