HP is leading the next-generation processor revolution by introducing technical computing servers based on the Intel Itanium processor family (IPF). Co-developed by HP and processor technology leader Intel, Itanium is breaking the performance and cost barriers inherent in existing processor technology. Early adopters in CAE, Life Sciences and Scientific Research can now choose a processor architecture that will become the benchmark of superior computing power.The HP Server rx4610 is the first entry-level server in HP's family of IPF systems. The Itanium architecture was designed to provide the long-term performance and scalability necessary to address the ever-increasing demands of technical computing. In addition, HP is the only vendor that offers binary compatibility from existing UNIX applications to IPF, assuring an easier transition without any code modifications. HP's unique Itanium expertise helps early adopters make the most of this extraordinary technology to transform their business and sharpen their competitive edge.