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Altair Honored as Google Cloud Partner of the Year

Altair Engineering, Inc., a leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), is proud to announce that it has been recognized with the 2025 Google Cloud Business Applications Partner of the Year Award in the Manufacturing category. This prestigious accolade signifies the impact of Altair's advanced technology solutions within the manufacturing sector and their ability to drive significant change.

The award highlights Altair's innovative utilization of Google Cloud Solutions, which has allowed the company to create comprehensive and appealing technologies that positively influence the manufacturing industry. Central to this recognition was Altair's PhysicsAI solution, based on geometric deep learning, which is integrated into their design and simulation platform, Altair HyperWorks. PhysicsAI harnesses Google Cloud's robust infrastructure, delivering design insights up to 1,000 times faster than traditional simulation techniques. By combining geometric deep learning with the power of Google Cloud, PhysicsAI not only accelerates the design process but also promotes environmentally friendly engineering practices.

What is PhysicsAI?

PhysicsAI is available through the Altair One® platform on the Google Cloud Marketplace. It transforms the engineering landscape by enabling faster iterations, smarter decision-making, and more innovative product development. One of the standout features of PhysicsAI is its capability to democratize data and simulation, rendering them accessible to users beyond data scientists. This flexibility empowers teams with advanced yet user-friendly simulation functionalities, thereby expanding their creative potential.

Insights from Altair's CTO

Sam Mahalingam, Altair's Chief Technology Officer, expressed his enthusiasm for winning the Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award for the second consecutive year, stating, “It is a great honor to receive the Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award two years in a row. This recognition illustrates the significant role our top-tier technologies play in reshaping manufacturing workflows. Our unique approach to simulation, data, and AI solutions is transforming the industry and delivering tangible, impactful business outcomes worldwide.”

Support from Google Cloud's Ecosystem

Kevin Ichhpurani, Head of Google Cloud's Global Partner Ecosystem, acknowledged Altair's remarkable achievements, stating, “The Google Cloud Partner Awards celebrate partners that have delivered exceptional value to customers through innovative solutions and advanced expertise. We take pride in announcing Altair as the recipient of the 2025 Google Cloud Partner Award, acknowledging their contributions to customer success over the past year.”

About Altair

Altair is a global pioneer in providing software and cloud solutions related to simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). The company is part of Siemens Digital Industries Software, further enhancing its capabilities in the tech landscape.

Company Details

• - Founded: February 1996
• - CEO: Eiichi Kasen
• - Business Areas: Development, sales, and support of software and cloud solutions related to product development, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI).
• - Head Office: 14th Floor, Kyobashi Edogrand, 2-2-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

For more information about Altair's innovative offerings, visit Altair's official website or check out Siemens Digital Industries Software.