E4 Computer Engineering, founded in 2002 in Scandiano, Italy, is a globally recognized solutions provider specializing in High-Performance Computing (HPC), High-Performance Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Deep Learning.The company collaborates with prestigious universities and major research centers, including CERN in Geneva, and has received significant accolades for its contributions.
Mission and Vision
E4’s mission is to anticipate the rapidly evolving technological landscape by delivering mature and reliable solutions in sophisticated environments through an innovative approach. Their vision involves exploring future scenarios to address complex computational demands across various applications.
Core Divisions and Solutions
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Tech Division: Focuses on selecting and integrating high-potential technologies to provide cutting-edge solutions in HPC and AI.
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E4 Analytics: Established in 2018, this sister company offers professional services in Big Data Analytics and AI, assisting organizations in leveraging their data for digital transformation.
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Aerospace & Defence: Provides High-Performance embedded/edge Computing (HPeC) solutions based on Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products, accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies in the aerospace and defense sectors.
Notable Projects and Collaborations
E4 is actively involved in several European research initiatives, such as RISC-V International, ETP4HPC, and HiPEAC.Since 2018, they have been part of CERN openlab, contributing to R&D projects in High Energy Physics computation, AI, and Data Analysis. Additionally, E4 participates in European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) projects, including Centers of Excellence like SPACE, MAX, and EoCoE.
Recent Developments
In February 2025, E4 Computer Engineering was featured in Sky’s “Progress” column, highlighting its role in Italy’s “Data Valley” alongside institutions like Cineca and ECMWF. The feature emphasized E4’s contributions to AI and supercomputing advancements in the region.
E4 Computer Engineering continues to drive technological innovation, delivering high-performance solutions that meet the evolving needs of both academic and industrial sectors.
E4 in partnership with NVIDIA
E4 Computer Engineering has established a robust partnership with NVIDIA, focusing on advancing High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. Key aspects of this collaboration include:
- Preferred Partnership and Technology Promotion
E4 has been selected by NVIDIA as a preferred partner to promote and facilitate the adoption of the NVIDIA Grace™ CPU Superchip and NVIDIA Grace Hopper™ Superchip within the European market. This role encompasses providing organizations with access to these cutting-edge technologies, offering remote testing, benchmarking, and demonstration units, along with expert advisory services to identify optimal solutions tailored to specific needs.
- CHIRON LAB: A Collaborative Initiative
As part of their collaborative efforts, E4 established the CHIRON LAB, a state-of-the-art datacenter dedicated to supporting users, developers, and independent software vendors (ISVs) in porting applications to the NVIDIA Grace and Grace Hopper Superchips. Located at E4’s headquarters in Scandiano, Italy, the lab provides access to NVIDIA’s latest hardware platforms and specialized software, fostering application optimization and performance enhancement.
- Joint Events and Industry Engagement
E4 and NVIDIA have co-hosted events to showcase technological advancements and facilitate knowledge sharing within the HPC and AI communities. Notably, in October 2023, they organized the “E4 EVOLUTION: enhance HPC and AI with NVIDIA Grace & Grace Hopper” event, unveiling NVIDIA’s new generation of Superchips to an audience that included representatives from CERN, the University of Pisa, and Dompé Farmaceutici.
- Sponsorships and Community Involvement
Demonstrating a shared commitment to advancing computational sciences, E4 sponsored the NVIDIA Developers Summit on Atomistic Simulation held at CINECA in October 2024. This summit convened experts to explore the latest developments and challenges in atomistic simulation, highlighting the collaborative efforts of both companies in fostering innovation and research.
Through these initiatives, E4 Computer Engineering and NVIDIA continue to drive technological innovation, delivering high-performance solutions that meet the evolving needs of both academic and industrial sectors.
Source: e4company.com
