Silicon Graphics, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of scalable servers, visualization systems, desktop workstations, storage solutions, and associated software products worldwide. Its products, services, and solutions are used in computing, visualization, and storage applications. The company designs its systems to support the processing and visualization of large amounts of data and to support the sharing of that data with others, remotely or in a collaborative environment. Silicon Graphics also offers a range of services and solutions, including professional services, customer support, and education. Its products and services are primarily offered to defense and homeland security; science and research; manufacturing; energy; and media segments. The company distributes its products through its direct sales force, as well as through indirect channels, including resellers, distributors, and system integrators. Silicon Graphics was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.