Current use and future trends in HPC within financial services

High performance computing (HPC) on cloud is now mainstream. Read how top banks use HPC and learn how others are joining this processing revolution.
Aerial view of a cityscape at night, featuring illuminated skyscrapers including the Gherkin.
Delve into the latest research on high-performance computing with an image of a vibrant cityscape at night, highlighting illuminated skyscrapers including the iconic Gherkin. Visit GFT to explore in-depth studies and advancements in HPC technology.
Get up to speed with HPC

Be a step ahead

Be a step ahead

Learn why banks are choosing HPC for FRTB

FRTB is the biggest driver of HPC within financial services. Our report also reveals how other HPC is revolutionizing other complex calculations, including counterparty credit risk and internal stress testing.

High performance, smaller footprint

Many on-premises data centers have run out of space. But all banks need to plan to expand. Find out why 43% of our survey respondents plan to burst to the cloud according to a schedule while 48% look to burst on demand.

Are you ready for cloud?

Although cloud is the future of HPC, only 10% of respondents are fully live. Use our independent survey to compare your cloud-readiness with your peers and gain unique insight into the pitfalls and opportunities.

Readiness of Organisation for consuming Cloud / Hybrid Cloud
A donut chart infographic illustrating the readiness levels in high-performance computing across different regions.
Dive into the high-performance computing research paper with our infographic. Understand the readiness levels in high-performance computing across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions. Discover how different regions are preparing for advancements in HPC technology.

Get up to speed with HPC

Read our survey and learn why 62% of banks use HPC to calculate real-time market risk, while 67% use HPC to assess credit risk potential future exposure.
How will you expand HPC capacity?

40%


of tier 1 banks will expand on premises

100%


of tier 1 banks will use cloud

100%


of tier 1 banks plan to use hybrid cloud scheduled burst

80%


of tier 1 banks plan to use hybrid cloud dynamic burst

High performance computing

A female IT professional works on a laptop in a server room, surrounded by networking cables and server equipment, representing a high-performance computing (HPC) solution.
High Performance Computing (HPC) in the cloud is suitable for all complex calculations. However, the technology is particularly useful for applications in capital markets, insurance and industrial IoT.
Key visual depicting an IT professional managing high-performance computing (HPC) solutions. The image features a woman working on a laptop in a server room, surrounded by networking cables and server equipment.
High performance computing (HPC) on the cloud gives you instant access to aggregated computing power and you only pay for what you use.
be a step ahead

Thought leadership

Read more

Banking

How can you prepare your bank for an uncertain future?

Game changer

Cloud – expand your horizons

Partner

Amazon Web Services

Partner

Standout Google Cloud expertise

Partner

Microsoft Azure engineering excellence