United Devices

United Devices, Inc. was a privately held company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in distributed computing solutions. The company employed 9 people and generated approximately $5 million in annual revenue. United Devices focused on developing products and services that leveraged grid computing to enhance the performance of computing systems. Their offerings enabled users to efficiently distribute workloads across a network of computers, maximizing the utilization of available resources. This technology was aimed at both enterprises seeking to optimize their internal computing capabilities and individuals interested in contributing their computer power to collaborative projects. One notable aspect of United Devices was its operation of Grid.org, a platform dedicated to cluster and grid computing. Initially launched in 2001, Grid.org evolved into a vibrant online community for software users. It hosted several volunteer computing projects, allowing members to donate their unused computing power to scientific research and other worthwhile causes. At its peak, Grid.org boasted over 3 million contributing computers, establishing it as a formidable computing resource. For more information, potential customers can visit United Devices' website: www.nature.com/articles/nm0605-584b.pdf.