Dec 20, 2010

In this issue

• Windows XP Downgrades
• Rave Partners with NVIDIA
• New Products
  - 3 Screen Rugged Portable Workstation - Now featuring Full Disk Encryption
  - Drop, Shock, Spill and Dust Resistant Laptops
  - Ultra Quiet and High Performance 2U Server featuring latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580
• Rave on the Road - AFCEA West 2011
• Rave In the News
  - Rave Computer Named Technology Company of the Year by Automation Alley
  - Rave Expands Sales with Minnesota Office
  - Businesses Make Holidays Happier for Needy

Rave Announces Partnership with NVIDIA

Rave recently joined the NVIDIA Tesla Preferred Partner (TPP) program and is
ideally positioned to create advanced computing solutions incorporating the NVIDIA Tesla 20-series GPU Computing products. NVIDIA's CUDA parallel computing architecture enables Rave to deliver systems targeted at high-performance computing (HPC) applications such as medical imaging, signal intelligence, cryptography, genomics, bioinformatics and seismic image analysis.

Advantages of working with a Rave designed Tesla-based high-performance computing solution:

• Comprehensive system design ensures maximum performance with Tesla GPUs
• BIOS modifications available to satisfy unique system configuration requirements
• System enclosure design capability to incorporate specific features and functionality
• Rave's manufacturing and integration facilities are ISO 9001:2008 Certified
• Lifecycle support and industry leading customer service
• Three-year warranty on Rave systems 

Locked into Windows XP? Call Rave for Windows 7 to XP Downgrades

Per Microsoft guidelines regarding Windows XP, OEM's like Dell, HP and IBM were no longer able to ship systems with XP Professional and XP Home after October 22, 2010. However Rave as a System Builder (when authorized by the end user) can facilitate the downgrade from Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows XP Professional. We can provide this service for Rave products or OEM products purchased from Rave.

RR-2755
Supports new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 Graphics Card

Rave's line of simulation systems have been designed from the ground up to deliver the best real-time rendering performance available while maintaining a small footprint and ultra-low noise levels. To create our custom cooling solution we put these systems through rigorous thermal testing to achieve optimal cooling at the lowest noise levels possible. As a result of creating such a unique solution, the Rave 2U simulator was awarded "The Most Innovative Server/Workstation Solution" by Intel at the annual Intel Solutions Summit 2010. Our 2U simulator is now offered with the new Nvidia GeForce GTX 580; the fastest graphics card in its class. View Product Specifications for the RR-2755.

View Rave’s full line of visualization and simulation solutions including Rave's winning entry - The 2U rackmount computer designed to power a high-end vehicle simulator.

Download Rave’s Visualization and Simulation brochure in a printable PDF friendly format.

Powerful. Flexible. Reliable.
The Rave Ignition Premium
RT-1366-G Series
Personal SuperComputing Workstation

With the Rave Ignition Premium G-series workstation, users can now solve large-scale problems faster than a small server cluster with a single workstation. Rave's Tesla solutions allow you to experience a level of performance that was previously only available in computer clusters. The Ignition Premium G-Series workstation delivers performance up to 125 times faster than a standard workstation. Using its 896 cores, the Ignition Premium G-series workstation delivers over 2 Teraflops of single precision performance. This revolutionary amount of processing power unlocks new possibilities in science and engineering. Simulations that once took several days to complete can now be done in a matter of minutes on the Rave Ignition Premium G-series workstation.

The RT-1366-G Series can be configured with multiple options including memory, graphics cards, storage, and disk.  For additional information about Rave’s High-Performance Workstations, view the RT-1366 G Series product specifications, or contact Rave at (800) 966-7283.

Rugged Mobile Computing

Rave Computer offers rugged mobile laptops, tablets, handhelds, and portables that are designed to withstand even the harshest environmental factors. We understand that ruggedness is only a part of the mobile solution, and performance is a key factor in any successful deployment.

Our mobile solutions are configured to meet both your rugged and technology needs. Rave, through its partners, offers mobile computers in various models to fully meet the needs of the mobile workforce.

Featured Products

• RM-4303 - High Performance Rugged Portable Workstation
• RM-1013 - Fully Rugged 13.3" notebook computer that transforms quickly and easily to a Tablet PC for ultimate flexibility and functionality
• RM-1014 - Drop, shock, spill and dust resistant and is designed for mobile road warriors who need functionality and durability

Businesses Make Holidays Happier for Needy

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (December 10, 2010) - Several Sterling Heights companies and groups are making the holidays a little happier for those in need by donating gifts to be distributed through the city's holiday assistance program. More>>

Rave Computer Expands Sales with Minnesota Office

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (December 1, 2010) - Rave Computer announced today that it has increased its sales team with a local office in Minnesota and hired Tami Anderson as Regional Director of Sales and Business Development. More>>

Rave Computer Honored as Technology Company of the Year by Automation Alley

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (October 4, 2010) - Rave Computer, a leader in providing standard and customized computing solutions, was named Technology Company of the Year at the 10th Automation Alley Awards Gala. The Gala was hosted by Automation Alley, Michigan's largest technology business association on Friday, October 1, at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Mich. More>>

Rave will be on the road early next year!

AFCEA West 2011
Jan. 25-27, 2010
San Diego California
Booth # 1309

Visit our booth to learn more about our computing solutions and to view our product demos. To schedule an appointment and a personal demo, please click here.

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