Parallel Works, a Chicago-based provider of the ACTIVATE control plane for hybrid multi-cloud computing, has been named a finalist for the 2025 CRN Tech Innovator Awards in the Cloud Tools/Management category. The recognition highlights ACTIVATE’s role in advancing hybrid cloud orchestration and unifying AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, enabling enterprises to scale efficiently and reduce operational complexity.
ACTIVATE serves as a central nervous system for distributed AI, unifying AI and HPC workloads across diverse infrastructures. It optimizes resource usage by leveraging partial compute, preventing overprovisioning, and recapturing up to 20% of idle capacity. “We built ACTIVATE to make powerful computing accessible, manageable, and collaborative across any environment,” said Matthew Shaxted, CEO of Parallel Works. “Being named a CRN Tech Innovator finalist affirms our belief that the future of enterprise computing lies in unified, scalable platforms that empower partners and customers to achieve more with less complexity and greater efficiency.”
The platform supports seamless provisioning and management across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, offering multi-cloud orchestration, policy management, and real-time budget controls. These features accelerate cloud adoption, reduce costs, and improve ROI, making ACTIVATE a valuable tool for channel partners delivering scalable, secure solutions. The CRN Tech Innovator Awards, evaluated by CRN editors based on 220 applications across 33 categories, recognize ACTIVATE’s technological ingenuity and ability to address enterprise needs.
The convergence of AI and HPC is driving demand for advanced cloud management tools, with the global hybrid cloud market projected to reach $158.37 billion in 2025. ACTIVATE’s vendor-neutral design and API-driven processes enable flexible HPC cluster creation, fostering collaboration and productivity. “Each of the 2025 CRN Tech Innovator Awards finalists is a standout offering that reimagines what’s possible in the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company.
Parallel Works’ ACTIVATE empowers enterprises in sectors like financial services, oil and gas, and medical research to innovate with scalable, cost-effective computing. As a finalist for the 2025 CRN Tech Innovator Awards, Parallel Works is positioned to shape the future of hybrid cloud management, delivering immediate value and driving partner success in the IT channel.
Parallel Works ACTIVATE is a leading hybrid multi-cloud computing control plane, empowering teams with seamless provisioning, management, and sharing of compute resources at scale across on-premises and cloud environments with advanced cost control and budgeting features. ACTIVATE facilitates collaborative research and enhances productivity through intuitive interfaces and API-driven processes, enabling the operating system for complex enterprise computing environments.
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