{"id":12,"date":"2026-06-02T20:03:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T00:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/hpcworks\/?p=12"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:37:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:37:59","slug":"the-future-of-hpc-is-here-meet-hpcworks-2026-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/hpcworks\/the-future-of-hpc-is-here-meet-hpcworks-2026-1\/","title":{"rendered":"The future of HPC is here: Meet\u00a0HPCWorks\u00a02026.1\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I\u2019m pleased to introduce HPCWorks 2026.1 \u2013 our most powerful release to date and the first since Altair joined Siemens Digital Industries Software.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why HPCWorks and AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HPCWorks\u00a0is the leading HPC and cloud portfolio<\/a>, designed to address every aspect of\u00a0high-performance computing\u00a0across industries. From seamless AI integration to powerful cloud scaling and advanced monitoring,\u00a0it\u00a0streamlines HPC administration and accelerates breakthrough discoveries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My colleague, Yeshwant Mummaneni, senior vice president of HPC, AI, MDAO and SaaS, explains: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“In a world where technology never stands still, our commitment is to keep you ahead. We’re continuously elevating our offerings to power the next generation of AI, machine learning and data analytics, alongside advanced EDA and emerging quantum applications. As a proud part of Siemens, we are unveiling the enhanced capabilities of the industry-leading HPCWorks portfolio to deliver intelligent, data-centric computing solutions that redefine industry standards and lay the foundation for autonomous HPC and agent-driven AI workflows.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New HPCWorks features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let me walk you through what’s new in this release. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From AI to quantum: Comprehensive computing solutions<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The future of computing is diverse, dynamic and constantly evolving. That\u2019s why we built HPCWorks 2026.1 to handle everything from demanding AI workloads to cutting-edge quantum computing applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enhanced AI and GPU support<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AI workloads are central to modern innovation. Whether\u00a0you’re\u00a0training machine learning models or running complex simulations, you need robust GPU capabilities<\/a>.\u00a0With\u00a0HPCWorks\u00a02026.1\u00a0we deliver\u00a0exactly that.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This release includes broad support for GPUs and Kubernetes, simplifying the complexities of AI in supercomputing clusters \u2013 at no additional cost. You’ll benefit from enhanced GPU scheduling, automatic GPU count management and extended Docker container support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intelligent AI assistance<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve integrated AI-powered memory resource prediction to streamline job submission and optimize resource utilization across clusters, clouds and hybrid environments. This intelligent assistance helps improve cluster utilization and makes it easier for users to get the results they need without requiring deep IT or scheduling expertise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hybrid quantum-classical workflows<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Quantum computing is already being used alongside traditional HPC for practical applications.\u00a0HPCWorks\u00a02026.1 enables hybrid quantum-classical workflows that are proving valuable for complex pattern detection \u2013 from fraud detection in financial transactions to advanced research applications. As quantum capabilities continue to mature,\u00a0you’ll\u00a0be positioned to take full advantage.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What makes HPCWorks 2026.1 even better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the key enhancements in this release: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GPU-enhanced workload management<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our industry-leading\u00a0HPCWorks\u00a0PBS Professional<\/a>\u2122 workload manager\u00a0now\u00a0includes\u00a0GPU scheduling enhancements, automatic GPU count\u00a0management\u00a0and enhanced diagnostic data collection for both GPUs and containers. These improvements\u00a0make deployment easier and execution faster.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optimized cloud HPC and AI factories<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HPCWorks\u00a0Navops<\/a>\u2122 software supports the AI factory concept with cost-efficient hybrid scaling and cloud spend control. Version 2026.1 brings tighter integration with\u00a0HPCWorks\u00a0Velocity<\/a>\u2122 (formerly Accelerator), improved job metadata handling, smarter management of preempted instances and enhanced cost reporting for better cloud spending control.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comprehensive cluster visibility<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HPCWorks\u00a0Insight Pro<\/a>\u2122 software provides complete visibility into your HPC clusters. New features include support for all Siemens workload managers, real-time monitoring of custom data\u00a0sources\u00a0and detailed GPU\u00a0utilization\u00a0metrics.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enterprise-wide license analytics and reporting<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HPCWorks\u00a0Insight Pro for License Analytics<\/a>\u2122 helps you maximize software assets\u00a0and\u00a0optimize\u00a0your budget\u00a0with license-aware scheduling, granular trend reporting, organizational hierarchy\u00a0improvements\u00a0and Smart Agent enhancements with nightly archiving.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EDA and semiconductor design solutions<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HPCWorks\u00a0Flowtracer<\/a>\u2122 2026.1 features web UI improvements for easier visualization and analysis.\u00a0The\u00a0HPCWorks\u00a0Velocity\u00a0(enterprise job scheduler now includes improved REST job submission and support for RHEL 10 and family.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Simplified user access<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HPCWorks\u00a0Access<\/a> provides an intuitive interface for\u00a0submitting\u00a0and monitoring jobs. The latest release includes security improvements, better platform integrations, enhanced job-status\u00a0messaging\u00a0and container-based notebook support.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s next for HPCWorks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HPCWorks 2026.1 represents our continued commitment to enabling rapid innovation and delivering comprehensive, intelligent HPC solutions that position users to tackle today\u2019s challenges and speed up tomorrow\u2019s innovations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re running AI workloads, managing cloud resources, optimizing licenses or exploring quantum computing, HPCWorks 2026.1 provides the tools you need to succeed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I encourage you to explore HPCWorks solutions<\/a> to see how they can transform your workflows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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