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Pioneers in High Performance Computing Innovation

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Indisputable HPC & Cloud Computing knowledge

Providing HPC Solutions for a Stronger Future

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Expert Advice Expert Delivery

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Acknowledged & Trusted HPC Experts

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listen to our clients

But don't just listen to us...

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“Red Oak worked with JM to navigate technical challenges and deliver a solution with Microsoft Azure.”

Glenn Jones, Research Manager (Physical & Chemical Modelling), Johnson Matthey

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“Their professionalism was second to none and they were responsive to changing requirements to get the job done.”

Clare Gryce, Deputy IT Director (Operations and Research), University of Sussex

“As the UK leader in offering HPC and Cloud Computing consultancy, it was acknowledged from the very beginning Red Oak Consulting would be a strategic partner to the university.”

Alex Butler, Chief Digital and Information Officer and Executive Chair of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, University of Bath

“Red Oak consulting are a trusted partner to the Worldwide Education team at Microsoft.”

Brad Tip, Senior Director Education Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft

“Red Oak’s expert knowledge of the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, as well as their expertise in HPC and specific choice of VMs, enabled us to successfully transition all our on-prem HPC workflows to the cloud.”

Jeremy Bass, Head of Specialist Services, RES

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“Red Oak are highly regarded in the field, and are known for the high quality of the expertise and advice they bring to their customers”

Simon McIntosh Smith, Professor of High Performance Computing, Bristol University

“Owen Thomas is a respected and established persona in the HPC Ecosystem"

Dr Guy Lonsdale, CEO scapos, AG

"They are real experts in the field of HPC
and consummate professionals too"

Leonard Hulley, Programme Manager, Kew

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"Red Oak understood that we wanted to work in partnership
with the manufacturer and handled the relationship well"

Dr Justin Mynar, Director of Core Labs & Major Facilities, KAUST

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"Red Oak showed a very high level of professionalism and were excellent at liaising with the manufacturer to ensure our deadline was met"

Sam Rolland, Senior Lecturer, University of Swansea

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"No other consultants I have worked with have been as professional"

Graeme Murphy, Head of Research and Enterprise ICT Services, University of Hull

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“Red Oak are highly regarded in the field, and are known for the high quality of the expertise and advice they bring to their customers”

Simon McIntosh Smith, Professor of High Performance Computing, Bristol University

OUR HISTORY

A message from our Co-Founder & Senior Partner,
Owen Thomas

I founded Red Oak Consulting back in 2004 to bridge a gap, that I felt was existing, in the niche sector of High-Performance Computing. My ambition was to build a company focused on a strong customer ethos providing expert advice and professional solution delivery.

I am proud to say, this ambition has become a reality. Our core values of Professionalism, Integrity, Expertise, Customer First, Reliability and Trust is at the heart of everything we do.

Our team of technical experts are highly skilled, driven, and passionate about delivering a high quality of service to all our customers.

As you scroll through our website, you will see that the team at Red Oak Consulting team are renowned for their expertise and remain unrivalled in the number of completed HPC projects successfully delivered. Having delivered such a diverse project base, gives our team that knowledge that you can only achieve through experience and over time. We continue to lead the way in assisting many corporations and institutions both here in the UK and overseas. Our mission is simple, we look to implement HPC solutions not just suited for your business needs of today but to incorporate future strategies and plans for growth, allowing for a strong and sustainable future.

As we all look to the future, there is only one thing that remains certain, and that is change. And it is that change where we can remove potential stress and fear. So, whether you are new to HPC, looking to complete a refresh, build a strategy or business case to compare cloud computing, or looking for on-going managed support, we would be delighted to talk to you and assist you on your journey.

Owen Thomas
Co-Founder & Senior Partner Red Oak Consulting

2022

Working towards a Strong and Sustainable Future

Consulting team continues to grow with new recruits
Launched the Red Oak Consulting Managed HPC in the Cloud Support Service
Successfully gained ISO27001
Successfully gained Cyber Essentials Plus

2021

HPC in the Cloud Reaches New Heights

Surpassed the successful completion of more than 30 cloud projects
Continue to support all business sectors, both UK and overseas
Working with the Research Community to get more from Cloud
Red Oak Consulting awarded approved supplier status on the Met Office Framework

2020

Delivery of a UK Success

Led a UK top 10 university into the cloud for HPC, the first in the UK.
From concept to strategy to business case, to PoC, to production
Successfully managed change management

2019

Achieving a First

Completed first cloud migration project in renewable energy sector
Launched the annual Red Oak Consulting HPC in the Cloud Seminars

2018

Going from Strength to Strength

Consultants become Azure accredited Solutions Architects
Formally became a Microsoft Gold Partner.
Surpassed the 100-project mark completing over 100 HPC projects.
Full expansion into offering Cloud solutions
Launched the Red Oak Consulting HPC in the Cloud TCO model
Articles published across industry publications, UK and USA
Featured in the 2018 Parliamentary Review Publication

2017

A Year of Change

Company re-structure is finalised.
Team expands introducing two new strategic roles, Sales and Marketing Director and Operations Director
Growth continued within the Operational team
Red Oak Consulting became an approved supplier on the CCS Framework

2016

A Year of Firsts

Delivers its first HPC tutorial at Supercomputing SC
The start of on-going HPC Tutorials which will continue through the upcoming years
Successfully gained ISO9001 and Cyber Essentials certifications

2015

Breaking into the Academia Sector & Going International

Supported an international, world leading, university with the procurement of its HPC system
Procured a HPC system which was one of the largest supercomputers of its time, ranked within the world’s top 20
Completed a full HPC procurement for a UK university, delivering their first ever HPC solution.

2013

UK Expansion

Second office created, now operating out of two separate premises in the UK

2012

Company Size More Than Doubles

Number of Consultants now at five highly skilled HPC consultants

2010

Second Significant Major Account Win

Government Agency, Account Win
A partnership which continues to this day

2004

Red Oak Consulting Created

Office established in Alton, Hampshire UK
First Major Account Win

History