Atipa Technologies, operating as the high-performance computing division of Microtech Computers Inc. since 2001, has established itself as a leading provider of custom HPC solutions, particularly in research and defense applications [1]. From their 40,000 square foot headquarters in Lawrence, Kansas, the company maintains complete control over system building, testing, and configuration, demonstrating their commitment to quality and precision [1].
The company's technical excellence is evidenced by their significant presence in the supercomputing industry, having placed over 60 systems on the Top500 list of the world's fastest supercomputers. A particular highlight was achieving a #13 ranking in November 2013 for a Department of Energy research laboratory installation [1].
Atipa's industry leadership is reinforced through strategic partnerships with major technology providers, as demonstrated by their elite certifications:
- Intel® Platinum HPC Data Center Specialist [1]
- AMD Elite Solution Provider [1]
- NVIDIA Elite Partner [1]
- NVIDIA Certified Interconnect Solution Partner [1]
- BeeGFS Gold Partner [1]
- Bright Computing Premier Partner [1]
The company's expertise is demonstrated through successful implementations across various sectors, including notable deployments:
- Department of Energy Research Laboratory HPC System (Top500 #13) [1]
- USDA Agricultural Research Service HPC Infrastructure with Altezza servers [2]
- Textron Aviation's custom GPU cluster utilizing NVIDIA A100 SXM4 technology [2]
- Playground AI's NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada GPUs implementation [2]
Atipa's comprehensive service offering encompasses:
- Custom HPC solution design and deployment [1]
- Complete in-house system integration and testing [1]
- Advanced storage and accelerator server configurations [1]
- Comprehensive post-deployment support services [1]
Operating under the same ownership since 1986, Atipa Technologies continues to maintain its competitive edge through meticulous attention to client requirements and budget considerations, fostering long-term collaborative relationships across government, academic, and private sector clients [2].