Cell gaining momentum?

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. announced (9/19/06) the release of its software suite for programming the Cell Broadband Engine(TM) (BE) processor. (Emphasis added.)

The release of Mercury's development kit software combined with our own recent announcement of the availability of the Cell BE-based IBM BladeCenter(TM) QS20 demonstrates the momentum behind and the industry demand for this type of graphic intensive, Cell-based computing," said Satish Gupta, Vice President, Development & Delivery, Technology Collaboration Solutions, IBM Corp. "Together, IBM and Mercury are able to bring Cell-based innovative products and solutions to market quickly through product development, joint marketing and collaborative selling activities."

Read Mercury's press release linked here.