INDIANAPOLIS — March 5, 2024 — Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced the appointment of Steve Loper as Vice President of Engineering. Steve brings over 30 years of experience in software development and consulting, with a proven track record of building high-performing teams and scaling enterprise systems across web, mobile, and cloud environments. He will play a pivotal role in driving Scale Computing's engineering strategy and execution, further solidifying the company's position as an innovator in IT infrastructure.
"We are thrilled to welcome Steve to the Scale Computing team," said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing. "His extensive experience and leadership skills will be instrumental in accelerating our product development roadmap and scaling our engineering organization to meet the growing demand for innovative and affordable edge computing and virtualization that’s easy to deploy, easy to manage, and easy to scale. Steve shares our passion for building cutting-edge IT solutions that empower partners and customers to achieve their full potential."
Prior to joining Scale Computing, Steve led the growth of Billtrust's Accounts Receivable automation suite, leveraging his expertise in both organic growth and acquisitions. He also played a pivotal role at Amadeus Consulting, where he held various positions, from being the first developer to Chief Technology Officer. Steve is a respected leader and mentor, and has been named a "Forty Under 40 Business Leader" by the Denver Business Journal and recognized by Microsoft as a "Most Valuable Professional." He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Cum Laude, from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
Scale Computing replaces existing IT infrastructure and enables organizations to run applications and process data outside centralized data centers, at the edge of their networks, closest to where data is created and utilized. Combining simplicity and ease of use with an ability to scale, Scale Computing’s hyperconverged approach provides a streamlined path to virtualization that is simple, secure, and reliable. Virtualization software and appliances are based on patented technologies designed from the ground up to minimize infrastructure complexity and cost.
"I am excited to join Scale Computing during such a transformative time for the company," said Steve. "I am impressed by the team's dedication to innovation and their commitment to delivering solutions that truly address the evolving needs of our partners and customers. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Scale Computing to further enhance our technology leadership and drive significant growth."
About Scale Computing
Scale Computing is a leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions. Using patented HyperCore™ technology, Scale Computing Platform automatically identifies, mitigates, and corrects infrastructure problems in real-time, enabling applications to achieve maximum uptime, even when local IT resources and staff are scarce. Edge Computing is the fastest-growing area of IT infrastructure, and industry analysts have named Scale Computing an outperformer and leader in the space, including being named the #1 edge computing vendor by CRN. Scale Computing’s products are sold by thousands of value-added resellers, integrators, and service providers worldwide. When ease-of-use, high availability, and TCO matter, Scale Computing Platform is the ideal infrastructure platform. Read what our customers have to say on Gartner Peer Insights, G2, and TrustRadius.
About Version 2 Digital
Version 2 is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company develops and distributes IT products for Internet and IP-based networks, including communication systems, Internet software, security, network, and media products. Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.