Distributed Computing Platforms

• Alchemi .NET Grid Computing Framework  - Allows the aggregation of the computing power of networked machines into a virtual super computer.
• Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing  - Presents open source software for volunteer computing and desktop grid computing.
• Cognitive Agent Architecture (Cougaar) Project  - Presents an open source, Java-based architecture supporting distributed, agent-based applications.
• DataCutter Project  - Uses computational resources across local and wide-area networks. With a list of related projects.
• GridRepublic  - Provides a screensaver allowing computers to work on public-interest projects when machines are not used.
• IBM Distributed Computing Environment  - Offers integrated, open distributed services for the client and server environment.
• Object Management Group  - Develops enterprise integration standards for a broad range of technologies and a wider range of industries.
• OSF Distributed Computing Environment (DCE)  - Neutral consortium enables access to information among entities through open standards and interoperability.
• STORM  - Supports selected data and transfers operations on large scientific datasets in a grid environment.