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ICON
The Blackcore ICON range is an overclocked, liquid-cooled server platform for Intel CPUs. Generating ultimate performance for low latency use cases.
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ACE
The Blackcore ACE range is an overclocked, liquid-cooled server platform for AMD CPUs. Generating ultimate performance for low latency use cases.
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Our Story.
Blackcore® – The first 9 years…
Launching Blackcore felt like a new beginning; we were excited to start our journey into the world of financial technology.
July 2015
The very beginning…
Blackcore® Technologies was founded in 2015 by CEO Nick Rogers. At the time we were working with one of the world's leading financial companies on an unrelated project, then one day they asked us if we could build them an overclocked server. This challenge sparked the creation of Blackcore Technologies.
December 2015
The GEN 1 Platform
With the help of our partners, we spent months designing and testing prototypes to create the optimal system setup. The result was the GEN 1 range, with the first system shipping in December 2015. Over the next year, we scaled production, delivering overclocked servers worldwide. By 2018, Blackcore overclocked servers were deployed in 25 data centers.
It took us 4 years to create GEN 2, this platform truly changed everything
September 2019
Introducing GEN 2
The GEN 1 range was just the beginning. It taught us invaluable lessons and inspired us to push the limits of what’s possible. Over four years, we developed a new system architecture using only the highest-quality components and engineered an innovative liquid cooling system. This breakthrough allowed us to achieve faster clock speeds, higher performance, and unparalleled temperature management. The result? GENERATION 2.
March 2020
Our New HQ
In March 2020, we moved to a state-of-the-art production facility in Bristol, UK. This move transformed our operations with a purpose-built space that enhanced our processes. That year, our team grew by 90%, expanding into new roles across production, support, and sales & marketing.
As our UK team grew, we knew the next step was to grow our presence across the pond.
September 2020
Team Blackcore US
By September 2020 enquiries from the US had reached an all-time high and we were approached by a leading US Channel Manager who was fascinated by our technology and wanted to learn more. It was an ideal match! Ciaran Kennedy, Blackcore CRO, now manages Blackcore Technologies in the US, which greatly benefits our US-based clients.
June 2022
GEN 3 Launches in NY
On June 23rd, we launched our GENERATION 3 range of overclocked servers in New York City's Financial District. Powered by Intel processors and featuring expansive FPGA solutions, GEN 3 marks the start of a new era of continuous improvement. We're committed to supporting the next two years of Intel technology to ensure our servers and clients maintain the highest level of performance.
The night was a great success; we appreciated being face-to-face with our clients, partners, and vendors.
February 2023
GEN 3 Launches in London
On the 23rd of February, we launched the second phase of our GENERATION 3 range of overclocked servers in central London. This launch included the G3 Raptor Lake system & G3 Sapphire Rapids servers, which we had at the event for our guests to see up close.
June 2023
Summer Social Event in NY
On the 8th of June, we hosted our first Summer Social event with Intel, at the Daintree Rooftop & Lounge in Midtown Manhattan. The event included a brief presentation from our CTO James Lupton, our CRO Ciaran Kennedy, and Raj Sugathan from Intel. We proudly updated our guests on our current GENERATION 3 range, our roadmap for the rest of 2023, and our recent expansion in the US. After the presentation, we enjoyed an evening of live music, great food, and beverages.
Using our preferred settings, we were able to demonstrate up to 20% reduction in latency vs standard DDR5.
July 2023
Launched Blackcore OC DDR5 RDIMM
In July we announced that custom, latency-tuned DDR5 UDIMM + RDIMM would be available across the Blackcore GENERATION 3 range of Sapphire Rapids and Raptor Lake overclocked servers. We were working with a new memory partner and spent a year collaboratively creating a range of DDR5 SKUs that would elevate our Blackcore overclocked servers.
June 2024
Blackcore & Intel's London Summer Social
On the 13th of June, we hosted our very first Summer Social event in London, in partnership with Intel. We had the pleasure of welcoming our clients, partners, and vendors from across the UK and enjoyed the opportunity to network, strengthen connections, and share insights.
Take the guesswork out of hardware and software deployments. Blackcore is verifying the top industry solutions, so you don’t have to.
July 2024
The Labs Program
In July, we launched Blackcore Labs, our new partner program. This initiative combines the expertise of Team Blackcore with our partners, showcasing the full potential of Blackcore servers when combined with partner technologies. Together we will innovate to deliver the best solutions for our electronic trading clients.
September 2024
Introducing The ICON Range
The ICON range is an overclocked, liquid-cooled server platform for Intel processors. Generating ultimate performance for low latency use cases. The range carries the exceptional tuning and performance enhancements, as well as enterprise features that clients have come to expect of Blackcore servers, including the industry-leading “SPR-M” and “SPR-X” products.
We are proud to launch this new range, which will ultimately enhance our client's trading strategy and hardware choices and lead to less reliance on a single technology stack.
October 2024
Introducing The ACE Range
The Blackcore® ACE range is an overclocked, liquid-cooled server platform for AMD CPUs. The ACE range is initially debuting with two product families – ACE 3100-TX, which features the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 7995WX CPU, and ACE 3100-RZ, featuring the AMD Ryzen™ 9950X CPU.
2025 and beyond...
July 2015
The very beginning…
Blackcore® Technologies was founded in 2015 by CEO Nick Rogers. At the time we were working with one of the world's leading financial companies on an unrelated project, then one day they asked us if we could build them an overclocked server. This challenge sparked the creation of Blackcore Technologies.
Launching Blackcore felt like a new beginning; we were excited to start our journey into the world of financial technology.
December 2015
The GEN 1 Platform
With the help of our partners, we spent months designing and testing prototypes to create the optimal system setup. The result was the GEN 1 range, with the first system shipping in December 2015. Over the next year, we scaled production, delivering overclocked servers worldwide. By 2018, Blackcore overclocked servers were deployed in 25 data centers.
September 2019
Introducing GEN 2
The GEN 1 range was just the beginning. It taught us invaluable lessons and inspired us to push the limits of what’s possible. Over four years, we developed a new system architecture using only the highest-quality components and engineered an innovative liquid cooling system. This breakthrough allowed us to achieve faster clock speeds, higher performance, and unparalleled temperature management. The result? GENERATION 2.
It took us 4 years to create GEN 2, this platform truly changed everything
March 2020
Our New HQ
In March 2020, we moved to a state-of-the-art production facility in Bristol, UK. This move transformed our operations with a purpose-built space that enhanced our processes. That year, our team grew by 90%, expanding into new roles across production, support, and sales & marketing.
September 2020
Team Blackcore US
By September 2020 enquiries from the US had reached an all-time high and we were approached by a leading US Channel Manager who was fascinated by our technology and wanted to learn more. It was an ideal match! Ciaran Kennedy, Blackcore CRO, now manages Blackcore Technologies in the US, which greatly benefits our US-based clients.
As our UK team grew, we knew the next step was to grow our presence across the pond.
June 2022
GEN 3 Launches in NY
On June 23rd, we launched our GENERATION 3 range of overclocked servers in New York City's Financial District. Powered by Intel processors and featuring expansive FPGA solutions, GEN 3 marks the start of a new era of continuous improvement. We're committed to supporting the next two years of Intel technology to ensure our servers and clients maintain the highest level of performance.
February 2023
GEN 3 Launches in London
On the 23rd of February, we launched the second phase of our GENERATION 3 range of overclocked servers in central London. This launch included the G3 Raptor Lake system & G3 Sapphire Rapids servers, which we had at the event for our guests to see up close.
The night was a great success; we appreciated being face-to-face with our clients, partners, and vendors.
June 2023
Summer Social Event in NY
On the 8th of June, we hosted our first Summer Social event with Intel, at the Daintree Rooftop & Lounge in Midtown Manhattan. The event included a brief presentation from our CTO James Lupton, our CRO Ciaran Kennedy, and Raj Sugathan from Intel. We proudly updated our guests on our current GENERATION 3 range, our roadmap for the rest of 2023, and our recent expansion in the US. After the presentation, we enjoyed an evening of live music, great food, and beverages.
July 2023
Launched Blackcore OC DDR5 RDIMM
In July we announced that custom, latency-tuned DDR5 UDIMM + RDIMM would be available across the Blackcore GENERATION 3 range of Sapphire Rapids and Raptor Lake overclocked servers. We were working with a new memory partner and spent a year collaboratively creating a range of DDR5 SKUs that would elevate our Blackcore overclocked servers.
Using our preferred settings, we were able to demonstrate up to 20% reduction in latency vs standard DDR5.
June 2024
Blackcore & Intel's London Summer Social
On the 13th of June, we hosted our very first Summer Social event in London, in partnership with Intel. We had the pleasure of welcoming our clients, partners, and vendors from across the UK and enjoyed the opportunity to network, strengthen connections, and share insights.
July 2024
The Labs Program
In July, we launched Blackcore Labs, our new partner program. This initiative combines the expertise of Team Blackcore with our partners, showcasing the full potential of Blackcore servers when combined with partner technologies. Together we will innovate to deliver the best solutions for our electronic trading clients.
Take the guesswork out of hardware and software deployments. Blackcore is verifying the top industry solutions, so you don’t have to.
September 2024
Introducing The ICON Range
The ICON range is an overclocked, liquid-cooled server platform for Intel processors. Generating ultimate performance for low latency use cases. The range carries the exceptional tuning and performance enhancements, as well as enterprise features that clients have come to expect of Blackcore servers, including the industry-leading “SPR-M” and “SPR-X” products.
October 2024
Introducing The ACE Range
The Blackcore® ACE range is an overclocked, liquid-cooled server platform for AMD CPUs. The ACE range is initially debuting with two product families – ACE 3100-TX, which features the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 7995WX CPU, and ACE 3100-RZ, featuring the AMD Ryzen™ 9950X CPU.
We are proud to launch this new range, which will ultimately enhance our client's trading strategy and hardware choices and lead to less reliance on a single technology stack.
Interested in a Blackcore solution?
Contact our team to learn more today.
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