The creators of Globus open source grid software have
set up a software and services company, Univa, to capitalise on
their work on grid computing.
The premier product line for the company is based on the Globus
Toolkit., which already serves as one of the primary building
blocks for a number of commercial grid products.
It is also used in academic supercomputing projects, including
the TeraGrid, which links thousands of computers at several US
university supercomputing sites.
The aim of the Globus Toolkit technology is to allow users to
securely share computational power, databases and tools online
across networks worldwide while maintaining local control.
The first products offered by Univa are expected to hit the
market in 2005 and will be enhanced versions of the Globus software
for enterprise customers based on Globus Toolkit release 4,
according to chief operating officer Rich Miller.
Laura Rohde writes for IDG News Service