Cycle Computing is a company specializing in cloud computing solutions, particularly focusing on optimizing high-performance computing (HPC) workloads in cloud environments. Founded in 2005, Cycle Computing provides software that enables users to run large-scale computational tasks across on-premise data centers as well as public and private cloud platforms. The company is known for easing the transition to cloud-based infrastructures, allowing organizations to leverage scalable and economical computing resources. As of the latest available information, Cycle Computing has been acquired by Microsoft and operates under the umbrella of Microsoft Azure, further strengthening Azure's capabilities in supporting advanced HPC and big data analytics.