NMC² is heading to Austin, Texas for SXSW 2026, and we’re excited to bring engineers, founders, and builders together around high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure.

At NMC², we engineer compute infrastructure that empowers innovators to push the boundaries of what’s possible, from scalable AI systems to next-generation HPC performance. If you’re interested in the kind of problems we solve and the systems we build, we’d love to talk about how you could join us.

HPC Happy Hour: Let’s Talk Compute

Join us for our HPC Happy Hour where the focus is on real conversations, collaboration, and community, not pitches.

Where: JW Marriott – Corner Bar, S Congress
When: 13 March 2026 | 17:00–19:00

Expect:

• Great conversation with engineering peers
• Casual networking with the NMC² team
• Insights into how we’re building infrastructure for tomorrow’s challenges, and how you can get involved

Attendance is open to SXSW badge holders, so if you’ll be in Austin, stop by, enjoy a drink on us, and connect with minds shaping the future of technology.

Earlier this month, as the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix roared into Circuit of the Americas (COTA), NMC² joined Atlassian Williams Racing at the Williams Fan Zone in Austin for an evening that celebrated the power of connection — between people, data, and performance.

Where Precision Meets People

Set against the excitement of race week at COTA, the event brought together students, engineers, and innovators to explore what happens when teamwork and technology operate in perfect sync. Guests enjoyed an engaging insight session and live Q&A with André Trotter, President of NMC², and Paul Williams, Chief Trackside Engineer at Atlassian Williams Racing.

Together, they shared perspectives on how collaboration, compute power, and data-driven decision-making fuel both race strategy and breakthroughs beyond the track.

“At NMC², we’re building the infrastructure that helps innovators push boundaries — in technology, in science, and even in sport.”

André Trotter, President, NMC²

“Whether it’s milliseconds on track or microseconds in compute, performance comes from teamwork, precision, and the relentless pursuit of better.”

Paul Williams, Chief Race Engineer, Atlassian Williams Racing

As the city of Austin pulsed with Grand Prix energy, the collaboration between NMC² and Atlassian Williams Racing highlighted how shared goals, connected systems, and collective expertise power performance — on the racetrack and far beyond it.

At the University of Texas at Austin, more than 1,000 students came together for HackTX ’25 — a 24-hour hackathon celebrating creativity, collaboration, and the kind of rapid problem-solving that fuels innovation in high-performance computing (HPC).

Over the course of a single weekend, participants turned ambitious ideas into working prototypes. More than 40 projects were submitted, ranging from tools that reimagine race strategy to haptic-feedback systems for drivers — each one a snapshot of how the next generation of engineers is thinking about compute, data, and design.

A Winning Formula: Guido’s AI-Driven Race Strategy

Among an impressive field of entries, one project stood out for both its technical sophistication and creative execution. The winning team’s project, Guido, simulates over 1,000 realistic Formula 1 races in just five seconds — that’s 186 races per second.

Its multi-agent AI system analyzes countless race scenarios to identify the optimal strategy, surfacing results through a clear, visual “opportunity cost” analysis. Designed to give race engineers real-time decision support, Guido captured the hackathon’s spirit: speed, precision, and the intelligent use of compute power.

Innovation Across the Track

While Guido took home top honors, other submissions demonstrated remarkable ingenuity. Projects ranged from augmented-reality dashboards to haptic-feedback gloves for driver communication, each merging hardware, software, and AI in creative ways.

“We had a great time at the hackathon and were really impressed by the quality and technical complexity of the submissions,” said Timothy, one of our engineers who attended the event. “The level of creativity on display was exceptional.”

Empowering the Next Generation of Builders

Events like HackTX aren’t just competitions — they’re launchpads. They give students the space to test ideas, collaborate under pressure, and push the limits of what’s possible with data and compute.

For NMC², it was inspiring to see how these young innovators approached real-world problems with curiosity and technical depth. Their energy reflects the same principles that drive our work every day: experimentation, efficiency, and excellence in computing.

Looking Ahead

HackTX ’25 was more than a weekend of coding — it was a reminder that the future of engineering is already here. From AI-powered race analytics to immersive driver experiences, these projects hint at a world where innovation moves as fast as the technology that enables it.

Congratulations to all participants, and especially to the Guido team, for setting a new benchmark for intelligent, high-speed innovation.

NMC² is heading to St. Louis for SC25, where the brightest minds in high-performance computing come together to shape the future of technology.

Visit our booth from November 18–20 at America’s Center to meet our engineers and technical experts, explore our latest innovations, and discover how we’re pushing the boundaries of large-scale computing.

We’ll also be taking part in the SC25 Job Fair on Wednesday, November 19, where we’re keen to connect with talented researchers, engineers, and technologists interested in HPC performance and scalability.

Plus, we’re hosting an invite-only networking event on Tuesday evening — a relaxed opportunity to meet our team and others across the HPC community.

If you’re attending SC25 and would like to connect — at the booth, the Job Fair, or our evening event — we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch to arrange a conversation

As the world’s fastest teams take to the track, join us for an evening of Formula 1 and HPC insight off the back of Sprint Qualifying at the Circuit of the Americas.

As an official partner of Atlassian Williams Racing, we’re bringing together exceptional talent, cutting-edge technology, and the excitement of Formula 1 — all in the exciting setting of the Austin FanZone.

What to expect

• Insight session and live Q&A with André Trotter, President of NMC², and Paul Williams, Chief Race Engineer at Atlassian Williams Racing
• F1 simulator experience
• Prizes include branded AirPods and Atlassian Williams Racing LEGO sets
• Food and drinks provided

Venue: 800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 (Atlassian Williams Racing Fan Zone)
Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Time: 20:00 – 22:00

After exceptional demand, tickets are now sold out.

HackTx 25 at the University of Texas

On Saturday ,October 18, NMC² rolls onto the University of Texas for HackTx 25.

Attendees will have the chance to test their skills against our F1 themed challenge, as well as hear from some of our talented engineers in a workshop running from 15:00-16:00.

Are you going to be at the opening ceremony? Hear from our President, André Trotter for some insight into NMC².

The future is live — and it’s racing ahead.

Marking its official launch today as a new force in high-performance data infrastructure, NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC²) today announced its official partnership with Atlassian Williams Racing.

Backed by dedicated leadership and investment, NMC² has a clear mission as it works at the bleeding edge of technology: to scale and enhance the High Performance Compute (HPC) and cloud infrastructure that underpins its clients’ research, production and delivery of the means to reach breakthroughs in shaping the industries of tomorrow.

NMC² has chosen Atlassian Williams Racing as the perfect partner to deliver a high-impact launch showcasing its capabilities in delivering infrastructure for greater speed, precision and control. The NMC² branding made its debut on the FW47 driven by Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which saw Sainz secure the team’s first podium since 2021 with an assured drive to third place. This is the start of a long-term partnership which will help introduce NMC² to the world through aligning with an icon of Formula 1 – a sport with an unrivalled global footprint and the pinnacle of engineering excellence and human innovation. The NMC² branding will be on the cars at this weekend’s Singapore race and into the future.

NMC² join the team’s growing roster of world-class partners working at the frontiers of technology, engineering and data science to support its quest for Championship success.

Beyond the racetrack, the partnership also brings together two organisations committed to inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers – vital to driving innovation in both Formula 1 and HPC.

“Atlassian Williams Racing is pleased to have been selected by NMC² to join, from launch, its journey pushing the boundaries of performance by harnessing the very highest levels of computer science and engineering. As a team with innovation at its heart chasing tiny margins in the world’s fastest sport, we look forward to helping NMC² attract the talent and partners to unleash the power of High Performance Compute across a range of industries.”

James Vowles, Team Principal, Atlassian Williams Racing

“We are delighted to be partnering with Atlassian Williams Racing to introduce ourselves to the world. As one of the most successful Formula 1 teams of all time, they are the perfect representation of speed, control and performance under pressure which NMC² will deliver for our clients while accelerating sector value differentiation.”

André Trotter, President, NMC²

The future starts here

At NMC², we’re building the infrastructure powering tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our mission is to create next-generation compute and AI capabilities that help innovators push the boundaries of what’s possible.

We combine world-class engineering with deep industry expertise, delivering scalable, high-performance solutions that drive real impact.

This launch marks the beginning of an ambitious journey — one that brings together people, technology, and vision in pursuit of a smarter, faster future.

Powered by people

Behind every system and solution are the people who make it happen. Our teams bring together expertise across compute, cloud, and HPC — all united by a shared curiosity and a commitment to excellence.

What sets NMC² apart isn’t just our technology, but our culture: collaborative, forward-thinking, and relentlessly focused on innovation.