Technology empowering human development
ThinkParQ helps customers maximize the value of their data by developing some of the fastest, scalable, flexible, and robust products and solutions for all performance-oriented environments including HPC, AI and Deep Learning, Life Sciences, and Oil & Gas (to name a few).
Founded in 2014 as a spin-out of the Fraunhofer Center for High‑Performance Computing in Germany, ThinkParQ GmbH emerged from a vision to bring world-class computing performance to real-world applications. From the beginning, our purpose has been clear: to develop, optimize and deliver software solutions that help organizations turn massive amounts of data into meaningful results.
Our flagship product – the parallel file system solution BeeGFS – is designed to deliver speed, flexibility and robustness at scale.
ThinkParQ GmbH is founded
Established in 2014 as a spinoff from the Fraunhofer Center for High-Performance Computing, ThinkParQ drives the research and development of BeeGFS, and works closely with system integrators to create turn-key solutions.
Based in Germany
Provides professional support, services and consulting for BeeGFS customers.
Frank Herold was appointed CEO of ThinkParQ
A role he continues to hold today as our current CEO, guiding the company’s growth and vision.
BeeGFS Earns Its First HPCwire Award
The company reached an important milestone by winning its first industry award from HPCwire, recognizing the company’s growing impact and innovation in high-performance computing.
A Decade of Innovation: Celebrating 10 Years of ThinkParQ
Over the past decade, the company has evolved into a trusted partner in high-performance computing, known for its expertise, reliability, and strong global presence.
Recognized for excellence
For the 6th time running, BeeGFS has won the HPCwire Readers Choice award for best HPC Storage Product or Technology!
Powering What’s Next: The launch of the Latest BeeGFS Release
ThinkParQ launched BeeGFS 8, bringing major enhancements designed for modern HPC, AI, and enterprise environments
Continue Development: BeeGFS 8.2 was released in October 2025, showing ongoing active development and feature evolution.
Going global: ThinkParQ Inc. Launches in America
ThinkParQ marked a major step in its global growth by launching ThinkParQ Inc. in the United States, expanding its presence and bringing its expertise closer to the American market.
Our Leadership Team
At ThinkParQ, our leadership team drives innovation with vision, integrity, and a passion for empowering people and technology.
Frank Herold
CEO ThinkParQ
Markus Rauch
CFO ThinkParQ
Philipp Falk
VP of Engineering
Troy Patterson
VP of Marketing
Davide Villa
VP of Sales
Ingo Martini
Director Pre-Sales & Support
Do you want to be part of a company that is a hive of activity?
Bee Part of the Swarm
At ThinkParQ, we’re proud to be an international team with more than 10 nationalities, working from different parts of the world – all connected by our shared passion for technology, performance, and innovation.
If you’re looking for your next career opportunity, come and explore the world of BeeGFS!
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