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out by computer based simulation and computer analysis. Therefore a large amount
of computing resources i.e. high performance CPU power and software licenses are
needed, which are not available at the engineering company. The interface allows
the submission of compute intensive jobs to the resources provided by the service
provider.
The service provider T-Systems supplies IT infrastructures of any size, starting
from single node servers up to high performance mainframes. Simulation jobs can
be executed on demand, and make use of commercial simulation software. If neces-
sary, software licenses are ordered from a remote license server.
The SESIS environment allows the shipyards to retain their tried and tested ship
development skills proved over many years, which is in the ship building market the
main source of innovation, and differentiation from overseas competitors which is
the major asset for surviving in a niche market. But SESIS also equips the shipyard
with new innovative technology that helps them to make more out of this well-
proven software.
10.5 Summary and Lessons Learnt
The Grid solution of this Business Experiment is embedded in the value network of
a ship design as depicted in figure 10.5
Fig. 10.5:
Value network of the Ship Building Business Experiment
