Ansys Gateway powered by AWS — Cloud HPC Platform for Engineering Simulation

Ansys Gateway powered by AWS is a cloud-native platform that enables engineers to easily subscribe, configure, and run Ansys applications directly on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure. It provides a unified portal to manage High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters and interactive Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for complex CAE/CAD workloads.

• On-Demand Scalability: Instantly scale compute resources (CPU/GPU) to handle massive simulation bursts without the capital expenditure of on-premise hardware.
• Simplified Cloud Orchestration: Automate the deployment of pre-configured Ansys environments, reducing IT overhead and ensuring software compatibility.
• Bring Your Own License (BYOL): Seamlessly integrate existing Ansys licenses with AWS resources to maximize ROI on software investments.

Technical Infrastructure & Security

• Advanced AWS Instance Support: Access the latest Amazon EC2 instances, including Graviton and GPU-accelerated nodes, optimized for Ansys solvers like Fluent, HFSS, and LS-DYNA.
• High-Performance Storage: Utilize AWS FSx for Lustre and EBS for low-latency data access during heavy I/O simulation processes.
• Enterprise-Grade Security: Maintain full control over data residency and encryption within your own AWS VPC (Virtual Private Cloud).

Why Choose Ansys Gateway for Cloud HPC?

Ansys Gateway eliminates the complexity of cloud migration. By providing a streamlined interface specifically for engineers, it allows teams to focus on product innovation rather than managing cloud architecture or cluster configurations.

Key Operational Benefits

• Cost Management & Governance: Track cloud spending in real-time with built-in budgeting tools and automated instance shut-down policies to prevent cost overruns.
• Global Collaboration: Enable distributed engineering teams to access the same high-powered VDI sessions from any location with low latency.
• Hybrid Cloud Flexibility: Complement existing on-premise capacity with cloud-bursting capabilities for urgent projects and large-scale Design of Experiments (DoE).

Deployment & Availability

Ansys Gateway is available through the AWS Marketplace. It is designed for organizations looking to transition to a cloud-first or hybrid simulation strategy with minimal setup time. Contact us for architectural guidance and cloud credit optimization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ansys Gateway powered by AWS?

Ansys Gateway powered by AWS is a cloud platform enabling engineering teams to run Ansys simulation workloads including CFD, FEA, and electromagnetics on Amazon Web Services HPC infrastructure, with VDI remote access and Bring Your Own License (BYOL) flexibility.

Does Ansys Gateway on AWS support Bring Your Own License (BYOL)?

Yes. Ansys Gateway supports BYOL, allowing organisations to leverage their existing Ansys licences on AWS cloud compute avoiding additional licensing costs while gaining access to scalable, on-demand HPC resources.

Which Ansys products can run on Ansys Gateway powered by AWS?

Ansys Gateway on AWS supports the full Ansys simulation portfolio, including Ansys Fluent (CFD), Ansys Mechanical (FEA), Ansys HFSS (electromagnetics), and other compute-intensive simulation tools requiring high-performance parallel processing.