Bright Computing provides integrated cluster management software—Bright Cluster Manager—for managing clusters and clouds used in high performance computing (HPC), storage, databases, Hadoop, and OpenStack. The product simplifies provisioning, operation, monitoring, management and scaling of clusters for DevOps and IT operations while supporting mission-critical workloads. Bright's software is used at over 400 customers and runs in over 500 data centers worldwide, including more than 20 Fortune 500 companies, government labs, and research institutes. The company partners with technology vendors such as Dell, Cisco, Cray and Amazon to deliver its software to customers. Bright plans to invest further in its flagship cluster management technology, prioritize Hadoop and OpenStack support, expand its global channel partners, and increase enterprise support levels. Founded in 2009, Bright is positioning itself to capture growth in cluster and cloud management across research, enterprise and government verticals. Bright Computing develops Bright Cluster Manager, cluster management software for high-performance computing that supports systems combining Intel/AMD processors with NVIDIA and other GPU technology. Its flagship product is used by research institutes, universities, and companies worldwide. The company is based in Amsterdam and maintains a US headquarters in San Jose, California. Bright received an investment from ING Corporate Investments, which acquired a minority stake for an undisclosed amount. The company plans to use the capital to expand its reseller network globally, grow direct sales capabilities in the US, and continue product development. No revenue or user metrics were disclosed in the article.

Total raised

$15M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Jul 2014