FrontRunner Computer Performance Consulting

<h1> Welcome! </h1> <p> FrontRunner Computer Performance Consulting (FrontRunner CPC) provides proactive and customized performance analysis services that support developers of new computing and communications products. </p> <h2> What is Computer Performance Analysis? </h2> <p> The art and science of quantitatively understanding, predicting and measuring the latency, throughput, availability, and utilization of computer systems. </p> <p> Learn more about <a href="/info/index.htm">performance concepts and terms</a>. </p> <h2> Why does Your Product Need Performance Analysis? </h2> <p> System performance is a key aspect of any new information technology, from software to processor chips to complete networks. Whether your goal is to "push the envelope" or achieve a good tradeoff with power and cost, the more you know about a new product's performance and the sooner you know it, the more likely the product will be considered a success. On the other hand, even a functionally correct product that is too slow could well be seen as a failure. </p> <p>Learn more about <a href="/steps/stepmain.htm" target="main">successful practices</a> for product performance.</p> <p> Two major trends in the computer and networking industry make it more difficult to get a good understanding of performance. Smaller, faster hardware leads to increasing complexity at all levels from silicon to software. As systems become more complex, it is more challenging to accurately predict their performance, especially in the critical early stages of architecture and design. Furthermore, tight budgets and schedules force engineers and programmers to neglect performance in order to concentrate on developing functional capabilities. In addition, most developers lack the specialized skills and experience needed to analyze complex new products. </p> <p> <a href="/customers.htm" target="main">Who can benefit</a> from hiring FrontRunner? </p> <h2> How can FrontRunner CPC help? </h2> <p> FrontRunner CPC works in partnership with your research and development team to identify and resolve expensive performance bottlenecks before they are committed to code or silicon. Because every project is different, the methods used are tailored to your organization's needs and resources. Your product benefits from the experience and expertise of a full-time performance specialist while only paying for the services you need, when you need them. Compared to other consultants who advertise performance analysis, FrontRunner CPC offers several distinct <a href="/unique.htm">advantages</a>. </p> <p> Learn more about FrontRunner CPC's <a href= "/services/index.htm">services and their benefits</a>. </p> <h2> Who is FrontRunner CPC ? </h2> <p> FrontRunner CPC was founded in January 2002 by <a href= "/cbw/index.htm">Chris Walton</a>. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Texas and has over ten years experience providing performance support to developers of databases, protocol stacks, UNIX kernels, network processors and packet voice technology. He has solved performance problems at every stage of the product lifecycle, in environments ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to small startups.</p> <p> Send <a href="mailto:info@frontrunnercpc.com">e-mail to</a> FrontRunner CPC.<br> <a href="/contact.htm">Other ways to contact FrontRunner CPC</a>. </p> <p>View <a href="/siteinfo.htm" target="main">Site Map.</a></p>  <div align="center"> <p class="foot"> © 2002 FrontRunner Computer Performance Consulting. All Rights Reserved. Other <a href="/legal.htm" target="main">notices</a>.<br> This page was last modified 20-Nov-2002 7:37 (US Central Time).<br> Please send comments on this page to <a href="mailto:webmaster@frontrunnercpc.com">webmaster@frontrunnercpc.com</a>. </p></div>