What Hyperion Research does

Hyperion Research is a privately held, St. Paul, Minnesota-based market research and advisory firm founded in 1987 that specializes in advanced computing markets. The firm provides data-driven analysis across high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing (QC), storage and interconnects, ROI, data center assessment, and cloud computing, with over 35 years of continuous quarterly market size tracking and 5-year forecasts. Its product surface spans the HPC User Forum (a 1999-established community convening platform producing 20-25 original research reports annually), the HPC End-User Multi-Client Study (which profiled 3,830 systems at 181 sites in 2024), the Worldwide HPC Server, Verticals and Countries Forecast Database (28 countries, 12 verticals, 5 regions), the AI Beacon tracking platform, the Quantum Computing Continuing Information Service, Hyperion OnCall on-demand advisory, HPC Pathfinders, and the AI Advisory Committee.

The firm operates three revenue streams: one-time/perpetual-license sale of research documents priced from $1,500 to $3,500, rolling 12-month subscription services (such as the AI subscription service formerly known as AI-HPDA), and bespoke consulting engagements. Distribution is hybrid, combining event-driven go-to-market at major HPC/AI conferences (ISC, SC, HPCAsia, European Quantum Technologies Conference), direct website sales, and community-led engagement through the AI Advisory Committee. Target buyers include IT professionals, business executives, the investment community, and government agencies — all making fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy in HPC, AI, QC, and cloud computing.

Hyperion is independently operated with a headcount of 11-50 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no acquisition history. Senior leadership includes CEO Earl Joseph and Chief Analyst for Quantum Computing Bob Sorensen. The firm maintains a global operating footprint across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, and in 2024 contributed to the launch of the High Performance Software Foundation (HPSF) under the Linux Foundation.

Name

Hyperion Research

Legal name

Hyperion Research

Website

https://hyperionresearch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hyperion Research is a private market research and advisory firm providing data-driven analysis on high-performance computing, AI, quantum computing, and cloud computing markets. It serves IT professionals, business executives, investors, and government agencies through reports, subscriptions, and consulting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Market Research and Advisory Services

NAICS

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (54191), Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (541910)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry & Sector Research (Syndicated/Custom) (BPAHALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Syndicated Market Research (Panels, Omnibus, Tracker Studies) (MPAAALAB)

Keywords

• HPC market research
• Advanced computing advisory
• Quantum computing intelligence
• AI market analysis
• Technology forecasting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Market Research Reports: Sale of in-depth research reports covering HPC, AI, quantum computing, and related technology market segments. Reports are priced from $1,500 to $3,500 depending on type and depth.
2. Subscription Services: Rolling 12-month subscription services (such as AI subscription service, formerly AI-HPDA) that provide ongoing access to research documents, analysis, and market updates.
3. Consulting Services: Custom consulting services associated with multiple facets of High Performance Computing, including advisory and custom project work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hyperion Research provides market research and advisory services covering High Performance Computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing (QC), storage, interconnects, ROI, data center assessment, and cloud computing markets. The firm sells individual research reports, rolling 12-month subscriptions, custom consulting, and operates the HPC User Forum community and HPC End-User Multi-Client Study to deliver fact-based intelligence to enterprise and government buyers.

Product overview

Hyperion Research offers a comprehensive portfolio of market research and advisory services focused on advanced computing. The portfolio includes: Traditional and Emerging HPC service covering global strategic business planning for high-performance server systems; an Artificial Intelligence (AI) service with AI-focused studies; a Quantum Computing Continuing Information Service for quantum technology tracking; and a Hyperion OnCall on-demand advisory service. The company also operates the HPC User Forum (providing 20-25 research reports annually with semi-annual user meetings), the HPC End-User Multi-Client Study (annual survey of global HPC sites), and maintains a Worldwide HPC Server Forecast Database covering 28 countries and 12 verticals. The HPC Pathfinders program delivers mission-specific analysis and recommendations for HPC centers. Additional offerings include the AI subscription service (previously AI-HPDA) with a 10-year history of targeted documents on AI studies, news, and technology developments. The AI Advisory Committee supports the global AI/HPC community by guiding research studies. All services deliver data and analysis through subscriptions, custom projects, advisory engagements, white papers, webinars, and panel participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HPC User Forum: A unique market intelligence service established in 1999 that provides 20-25 original research reports per year. Promotes the health of the global HPC industry and addresses issues of common concern to users. Holds two full-membership meetings annually in the US and two in international locations.
• AI Beacon
• Hyperion OnCall

Products and services

• Traditional and Emerging HPC

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,830 HPC systems profiled at 181 sites worldwide in 2024 Multi-Client Study
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AI Advisory Committee MemberscoreOthersThe AI Advisory Committee comprises members from across the AI ecosystem including users, vendors, cloud service providers, academic experts, and other stakeholders. Members help guide Hyperion Research AI-related studies by identifying key questions to explore and topics to research. Results are shared with the broader AI/HPC community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• CCS Insight: Independent technology research firm providing forecasts and analysis on enterprise tech, AI, and quantum computing. Similar scale and subscription model to Hyperion, with overlapping coverage of quantum computing and AI infrastructure markets for vendor and investor clients.

Direct peers

• Dell'Oro Group: Specialized market research firm focused on networking, telecom, and data center infrastructure including servers and storage. Comparable niche-focus subscription research model and similar buyer base of infrastructure vendors, with overlapping coverage of HPC-adjacent server and storage markets.
• Intersect360 Research: Specialized HPC market research firm producing the HPC Market Advisory Service and end-user demand-side studies. Most directly comparable peer to Hyperion given its narrow HPC focus, subscription research model, and similar buyer base of HPC vendors and government agencies.

Broad incumbents

• IDC (International Data Corporation): Global market intelligence firm covering IT, HPC, AI, and quantum computing with enterprise-wide syndicated research, custom consulting, and analyst advisory. Directly competes with Hyperion in HPC server tracking and end-user studies but operates at much larger scale across all of IT.
• 451 Research (part of S&P Global): Enterprise technology research firm covering cloud, AI, data infrastructure, and HPC-adjacent markets with syndicated and custom research. Now part of S&P Global, it competes for IT and investment community buyers Hyperion serves, particularly in HPC and AI infrastructure.
• Omdia (part of Informa Tech): Technology research arm of Informa covering IT infrastructure, AI, cloud, and components. Produces syndicated research and custom consulting overlapping with Hyperion's HPC server, storage, and AI market coverage from a broader technology analyst bench.
• Forrester Research: Global research and advisory firm serving enterprise technology and business decision-makers with syndicated research, advisory, and consulting. Competes with Hyperion for enterprise IT and business executive buyers on AI, cloud, and infrastructure research.
• Gartner: Largest IT research and advisory firm offering Magic Quadrants, Hype Cycles, and enterprise advisory across infrastructure, AI, and emerging tech. Covers HPC as part of a much broader portfolio and competes for enterprise research budgets that could otherwise flow to Hyperion.
• TechTarget (Enterprise Strategy Group): Enterprise technology media and research company whose Enterprise Strategy Group provides IT infrastructure, AI, and HPC-adjacent research. Competes for IT professional and executive buyer attention through research reports and demand-generation services overlapping with Hyperion's audience.

Regional players

• TrendForce: Taiwan-based research firm specializing in memory, semiconductors, and AI/HPC component markets. Comparable in covering the AI infrastructure supply chain and tracking enterprise server markets, with particular strength in Asia-based supply-side analysis complementary to Hyperion's demand-side focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HPC_Hyperion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hyperion-research-hpc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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