Technology empowering human development<\/h1><\/div>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThinkParQ 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).<\/span><\/p>\nFounded in 2014<\/strong> as a spin-out of the Fraunhofer Center for High\u2011Performance 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.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our flagship product \u2013 the parallel file system solution BeeGFS \u2013 is designed to deliver speed, flexibility and robustness at scale.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>ThinkParQ GmbH is founded<\/p>\n<\/div>
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.<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/i>Based in Germany<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Provides professional support, services and consulting for BeeGFS customers.<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>2014<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Frank Herold was appointed CEO of ThinkParQ<\/p>\n<\/div>
A role he continues to hold today as our current CEO, guiding the company\u2019s growth and vision.<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>2017<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>BeeGFS Earns Its First HPCwire Award<\/p>\n<\/div>
The company reached an important milestone by winning its first industry award from HPCwire<\/em>, recognizing the company\u2019s growing impact and innovation in high-performance computing.<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>2018<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>A Decade of Innovation: Celebrating 10 Years of ThinkParQ<\/p>\n<\/div>
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.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Recognized for excellence<\/p>\n<\/div>
For the 6th time running<\/strong>, BeeGFS has won the HPCwire Readers Choice award for best HPC Storage Product or Technology!<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>2024<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Powering What’s Next: The launch of the Latest BeeGFS Release<\/p>\n<\/div>
ThinkParQ launched BeeGFS 8<\/strong>, bringing major enhancements designed for modern HPC, AI, and enterprise environments<\/p><\/h2><\/div>Continue Development:\u00a0<\/strong> <\/span>BeeGFS 8.2<\/strong> was released in October 2025, showing ongoing active development and feature evolution.<\/p><\/h2><\/div>Going global: ThinkParQ Inc. Launches in America<\/p>\n<\/div>
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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>2025<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our Leadership Team<\/p>\n<\/div>
At ThinkParQ, our leadership team drives innovation with vision, integrity, and a passion for empowering people and technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"ThinkParQ](\"https:\/\/www.beegfs.io\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Frank.png\")
<\/div>Frank Herold<\/h5>
CEO ThinkParQ <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Markus Rauch<\/h5>
CFO ThinkParQ <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Philipp Falk<\/h5>
VP of Engineering<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Troy Patterson<\/h5>
VP of Marketing<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Davide Villa<\/h5>
VP of Sales<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Ingo Martini<\/h5>
Director Pre-Sales & Support<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 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).<\/span><\/p>\n Founded in 2014<\/strong> as a spin-out of the Fraunhofer Center for High\u2011Performance 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.<\/p>\n Our flagship product \u2013 the parallel file system solution BeeGFS \u2013 is designed to deliver speed, flexibility and robustness at scale.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> ThinkParQ GmbH is founded<\/p>\n<\/div> Frank Herold was appointed CEO of ThinkParQ<\/p>\n<\/div> BeeGFS Earns Its First HPCwire Award<\/p>\n<\/div> A Decade of Innovation: Celebrating 10 Years of ThinkParQ<\/p>\n<\/div> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div> Recognized for excellence<\/p>\n<\/div> Powering What’s Next: The launch of the Latest BeeGFS Release<\/p>\n<\/div> ThinkParQ launched BeeGFS 8<\/strong>, bringing major enhancements designed for modern HPC, AI, and enterprise environments<\/p><\/h2><\/div> Continue Development:\u00a0<\/strong> <\/span>BeeGFS 8.2<\/strong> was released in October 2025, showing ongoing active development and feature evolution.<\/p><\/h2><\/div> Going global: ThinkParQ Inc. Launches in America<\/p>\n<\/div> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Our Leadership Team<\/p>\n<\/div> At ThinkParQ, our leadership team drives innovation with vision, integrity, and a passion for empowering people and technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> CEO ThinkParQ <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> CFO ThinkParQ <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> VP of Engineering<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> VP of Marketing<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> VP of Sales<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Director Pre-Sales & Support<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>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.<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
Based in Germany<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Provides professional support, services and consulting for BeeGFS customers.<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
A role he continues to hold today as our current CEO, guiding the company\u2019s growth and vision.<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The company reached an important milestone by winning its first industry award from HPCwire<\/em>, recognizing the company\u2019s growing impact and innovation in high-performance computing.<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
For the 6th time running<\/strong>, BeeGFS has won the HPCwire Readers Choice award for best HPC Storage Product or Technology!<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>Frank Herold<\/h5>
<\/div>Markus Rauch<\/h5>
<\/div>Philipp Falk<\/h5>
<\/div>Troy Patterson<\/h5>
<\/div>Davide Villa<\/h5>
<\/div>Ingo Martini<\/h5>