DICE: Data Intensive Computing Environment

Real Testing * Real Data * Real Results

Benefits of Using DICE

Data Center Benefits

Investing in a new or emerging technology?
Evaluating if a product will perform as specified or function in your data center with a smooth transition saves valuable resources - time and cost - and improves data center productivity. Using the DICE program, data centers can:

  • Test and evaluate implementation of new and enhanced operating systems and tools without disrupting the production environment
  • Maximize technology investments focused on critical challenges
  • Certify product concept, specifications and reliability based on independent testing
  • Identify evaluated products that have been tested in the DICE test bed
  • Expand HPC knowledge with support from experts focused on data management challenges and technology
  • Ultimately, expedite scientific breakthroughs from data analysis to discovery

Vendor Benefits

Bringing a new or emerging technology to market?
You innovate - We validate. Inform potential customers that your product or technology "met the test" and will truly function in their environment and meet specifications. Our full range of real testing in a real environment at end user sites enhances vendor products and operations throughout the product life cycle, from conceptual design through final production and deployment.

  • Expand and penetrate your target market
  • Attract buyers who seek impartial evidence of performance
  • Strengthen credibility of marketing messages with validated performance specifications
  • Increase exposure to end-users with test sites at real data centers
  • Optimize product design, performance and functionality
  • Correct deficiencies and vulnerability issues before deployment
  • Improve efficiency with a one-stop, independent test environment backed with the technology, facilities and expertise
  • Use DICE Evaluation Emblem on marketing materials and packaging
  • Ultimately, accelerate time-to-market and finalize the sale