One Name, One Logo – but So Many Possibilities!
We are pleased to announce that official name of our Center has just been unified. Henceforth, the one name that represents us globally is PCSS.
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PSNC provides access to a world-class e-Infrastructure for the scientific community, a specific research and development environment – DIGITAL SCIENCE – for “proof of concept” projects, prototyping or large-scale pilot projects. Another branch of our activity is in DIGITAL INDUSTRY, which is focused on the creation of innovations based on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), i.e. the execution of specific implementations for various fields of science and industry. Equally important is our work in the context of SOCIAL INNOVATION to spread knowledge and awareness of contemporary technological opportunities among various social groups, as well as actively fighting against digital exclusion.
For over 30 years, we have been open to extensive cooperation both with research institutions to explore new areas of scientific challenges in joint projects and with industry partners – new entrants or large companies for which our competence and experience can become a strong asset to develop competitive innovation. Come and join us!
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Introduction to Knowledge Graphs – The Very First GRAPHIA Webinar
We are pleased to invite you to the first GRAPHIA webinar, which is going to take place on 13 June 2025 at 11:00 CEST. The online session’s title is “Introduction to Knowledge Graphs” and it will be hosted by Julien Homo.
![The image displays the word "LUMEN" in a stylized, outlined font, with different letters connected by lines and arrows to various academic disciplines. The letters "L" and "U" on the left are linked to "Mathematics [Maths]" and "Social Sciences and Humanities [SSH]," while the letters "M," "E," and "N" on the right are associated with "Earth System Science [ESS]" and "Molecular Dynamics [MD]." The overall design suggests an interconnectedness of these fields, potentially illustrating the interdisciplinary nature of something represented by "LUMEN".](https://www.psnc.pl/files/2025/05/lumen2_EN-768x432.jpg)
LUMEN Is Waiting for You Online!
The LUMEN (Linked User-Driven Multidisciplinary Exploration Network) project was born of cross-domain collaboration among: mathematics, social sciences and humanities (SSH), earth system and molecular dynamics. As one of the project’s partners, PSNC is proud to present LUMEN’s official website, which has recently made its online debut!
Support Cultural Heritage – Take Part in a Short 3D-4CH Survey 🙂
3D-4CH is a European project the goal of which is to revolutionize the way cultural heritage is protected, digitized, and made accessible through the use of advanced 3D technologies, artificial intelligence, and extended reality. Now you can also contribute to saving the precious cultural heritage for the next generations. Just take a short survey aimed at individuals, companies, and institutions that conduct courses or workshops related to the digitization of cultural heritage. The deadline for completing this survey is 21 May 2025.
PSNC is a part of Nomios and Nokia’s Connecting Europe Tour
"The Connecting Europe Tour" is a video-blog project presented by Nomios and Nokia. Nat and Fraser, two young and witty entrepreneurs are on an exciting journey across Europe to dive into the world of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Throughout the mini series the guys visit: London, Cambridge, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Geneva, Berlin and Poznań – where they explore the backbone of European research and education, the GÉANT network.
PSNC Supports Cybersecurity in Business
The Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PCSS) and Wielkopolska Agency for Enterprise Development (WARP) signed a letter of intent regarding cooperation in the area of cybersecurity. In its initial phase, the cooperation will feature the dissemination and promotion of information about cybersecurity and the security of ICT systems among entrepreneurs in Wielkopolska (Greater Poland) Voivodeship.
AI Factories: European Commission Announces the AI Continent Action Plan
The European Commission sets course for Europe’s AI leadership with an ambitious AI Continent Action Plan. Becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence is the objective of the AI Continent Action Plan, which has been launched today.
Parallel Quest: Play the Game and Become a Quantum Superhero 4 Science
Would you like to experience quantum technologies? Just join our adventure and you will! PSNC specialists who participate in the Superheroes 4 Science project created a very special game which combines science and fun! The game is called “Parallel Quest” and it guides its players through the mysteries of supercomputers and parallel programming. Surprisingly enough, that quest is available both as a traditional board game and an online entity which pops up in your regular browser.
30 Years of Digitalization at the Jagiellonian Library
The Jagiellonian Library in Kraków is one of the biggest and oldest libraries in Poland. For the last three decades the institution has been digitalizing its assets to make them available for online users, among others. To celebrate 30 years of this journey into the digital realm, a conference titled “Digitalization of the Library Resources: The Current State and Perspectives” will be held on 5 and 6 June 2025. The event is going to feature public appearances of two PCSS representatives – Tomasz Parkoła and dr Marcin Dąbrowski.
PSNC was a Honorary Patron of the “AI Technologies in the Transport Market” Seminar
The main goal of the seminar "AI Technologies in the Transport Market" was to present industry-dedicated solutions in research and development utilizing AI technologies. The seminar was organized by the Association of Polish Communication Engineers and Technicians in Kraków, with the participation of the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center, Cracow University of Technology, and the Małopolska Regional Chamber of Civil Engineers in Kraków.
AI made in Poland at the Carpathian Startup Fest
During the Carpathian Startup Fest in Reszów (21-22 May 2025) investors, businessmen, managers, and startup enthusiasts talked about the Polish industrial market, opportunities for obtaining investment capital, and the development prospects of innovative enterprises. Robert Pękal, the Director of PSNC, participated in the discussion panel on Artificial Intelligence.
PSNC Celebrates General Chłapowski’s Birthday
On 24 May 2025, the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry PAS along with the affiliated Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center organized a special picnic commemorating General Dezydery Chłapowski’s birthday. It was an integration event for ICHB PAS/PSNC employees and the local community of Turew, which hosted the weekend meeting. The heart of the picnic was the 18th-century manor house that used to be a property of the Chłapowski family and now belongs to ICHB PAS. The event was organized as a part of the “Organic Work – The Heritage of Wielkopolska Inhabitants” program. Part of the funds for the picnic was provided by the governing body of the Wielkopolska Region.
Géant School of Software Engineering in Poznań
Generative AI Buzz-Free Programming with LLMs workshops took place in the PSNC headquarters on 20-22 May 2025. The event’s main purpose was to show its participants a pragmatic approach to working with Large Language Models, focusing on effective techniques and programming rules.
The First Meeting of the KMD4EOSC Project
On 14 and 15 May 2025 PSNC headquarters hosted the first meeting of the KMD4EOSC project, which translates as “universal infrastructure for data storage and sharing and efficient processing of large volumes of data in HPC, BigData and artificial intelligence models”.
Robert Pękal at the Carpathian Startup Fest 2025
On 21 and 22 May 2025 the Director of PSNC Robert Pękal is going to take part in the fifth edition of the Carpathian Startup Fest. The event is focused on entrepreneurship and technology combined and it is going to feature participants representing startups, corporations, media, as well as company owners and investors.
Światowid Kick-off Meeting
On 14 May 2025 PSNC headquarters hosted a kick-off meeting of the ŚWIATOWID project – a national research infrastructure for the development of GNSS/ADS-B systems with particular emphasis on automatic threat detection. The project is financed under Measure 2.4 in the European Funds for a Modern Economy program.
“Long-Distance Coherent Quantum Communications in Deployed Telcom Networks” – Piotr Rydlichowski in Nature Magazine
The newest issue of Nature magazine (04/2025) features an article titled “Long-Distance Coherent Quantum Communications in Deployed Telcom Networks” and one of its coauthors is Piotr Rydlichowski – a PSNC’s researcher from the Centre’s Network Technologies Division.
GÉANT’s “Foresight 2030: Navigating Change” Report
At the end of 2024, GÉANT released a report identifying the key opportunities and challenges facing the NREN community (National Research and Education Network) in the coming decade. One of the authors of this document is Raimundas Tuminauskas – Head of the Network Infrastructure and Services Department at PSNC.
Nobel Prizes 2024: AI in Physics and Chemistry
This year's Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry highlight the groundbreaking role of artificial intelligence in those fields. To get insights into this significant development, we reached out to Dr Mikołaj Buchwald – an expert from the PSNC Internet Services Department, whose research interests include cognitive neuroscience, machine learning methodology, as well as using AI plus advanced data analysis to explain human physiology and psychology.
PSNC Leaps into the future of computing
Thanks to the Dariah.lab infrastructure, the first pilot projects for the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage resources have been implemented in 2023. Dariah.lab is a research infrastructure for the humanities and arts, built as part of the DARIAH-PL project. It serves to acquire, store and integrate cultural data from the humanities and social sciences, and to process, visualise and share digital resources.
International Media on PSNC
Here is a short sellection of recent articles on PSNC that have appeared in some international media.
Dariah.lab: cultural heritage documentation
Thanks to the Dariah.lab infrastructure, the first pilot projects for the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage resources have been implemented in 2023. Dariah.lab is a research infrastructure for the humanities and arts, built as part of the DARIAH-PL project. It serves to acquire, store and integrate cultural data from the humanities and social sciences, and to process, visualise and share digital resources.
Experiments using the largest IBM Q quantum computers
The Polish Quantum Computing Node established at the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center - IBM Quantum Innovation Center - focused its activities in 2023 on expanding partnerships with leading centers and teams dealing with the development of quantum algorithms and their potential applications.
Aviation investment in Kąkolewo
The construction of the hangar with laboratory and research facilities and its equipment is carried out as part of the "AEROSFERA" project. “The airport of things”. The main objective of the project is to provide Kąkolewo Airport with scientific and research infrastructure for conducting research and development work in the fields of air transport, utility operations, logistics, monitoring, surveillance and neutralisation of incidents and disasters.
One Name, One Logo – but So Many Possibilities!
We are pleased to announce that official name of our Center has just been unified. Henceforth, the one name that represents us globally is PCSS.
30 Years of Digitalization at the Jagiellonian Library
The Jagiellonian Library in Kraków is one of the biggest and oldest libraries in Poland. For the last three decades the institution has been digitalizing its assets to make them available for online users, among others. To celebrate 30 years of this journey into the digital realm, a conference titled “Digitalization of the Library Resources: The Current State and Perspectives” will be held on 5 and 6 June 2025. The event is going to feature public appearances of two PCSS representatives – Tomasz Parkoła and dr Marcin Dąbrowski.
“Long-Distance Coherent Quantum Communications in Deployed Telcom Networks” – Piotr Rydlichowski in Nature Magazine
The newest issue of Nature magazine (04/2025) features an article titled “Long-Distance Coherent Quantum Communications in Deployed Telcom Networks” and one of its coauthors is Piotr Rydlichowski – a PSNC’s researcher from the Centre’s Network Technologies Division.
Introduction to Knowledge Graphs – The Very First GRAPHIA Webinar
We are pleased to invite you to the first GRAPHIA webinar, which is going to take place on 13 June 2025 at 11:00 CEST. The online session’s title is “Introduction to Knowledge Graphs” and it will be hosted by Julien Homo.
PSNC was a Honorary Patron of the “AI Technologies in the Transport Market” Seminar
The main goal of the seminar "AI Technologies in the Transport Market" was to present industry-dedicated solutions in research and development utilizing AI technologies. The seminar was organized by the Association of Polish Communication Engineers and Technicians in Kraków, with the participation of the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center, Cracow University of Technology, and the Małopolska Regional Chamber of Civil Engineers in Kraków.
GÉANT’s “Foresight 2030: Navigating Change” Report
At the end of 2024, GÉANT released a report identifying the key opportunities and challenges facing the NREN community (National Research and Education Network) in the coming decade. One of the authors of this document is Raimundas Tuminauskas – Head of the Network Infrastructure and Services Department at PSNC.
LUMEN Is Waiting for You Online!
The LUMEN (Linked User-Driven Multidisciplinary Exploration Network) project was born of cross-domain collaboration among: mathematics, social sciences and humanities (SSH), earth system and molecular dynamics. As one of the project’s partners, PSNC is proud to present LUMEN’s official website, which has recently made its online debut!
AI made in Poland at the Carpathian Startup Fest
During the Carpathian Startup Fest in Reszów (21-22 May 2025) investors, businessmen, managers, and startup enthusiasts talked about the Polish industrial market, opportunities for obtaining investment capital, and the development prospects of innovative enterprises. Robert Pękal, the Director of PSNC, participated in the discussion panel on Artificial Intelligence.
Nobel Prizes 2024: AI in Physics and Chemistry
This year's Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry highlight the groundbreaking role of artificial intelligence in those fields. To get insights into this significant development, we reached out to Dr Mikołaj Buchwald – an expert from the PSNC Internet Services Department, whose research interests include cognitive neuroscience, machine learning methodology, as well as using AI plus advanced data analysis to explain human physiology and psychology.
Support Cultural Heritage – Take Part in a Short 3D-4CH Survey 🙂
3D-4CH is a European project the goal of which is to revolutionize the way cultural heritage is protected, digitized, and made accessible through the use of advanced 3D technologies, artificial intelligence, and extended reality. Now you can also contribute to saving the precious cultural heritage for the next generations. Just take a short survey aimed at individuals, companies, and institutions that conduct courses or workshops related to the digitization of cultural heritage. The deadline for completing this survey is 21 May 2025.
PSNC Celebrates General Chłapowski’s Birthday
On 24 May 2025, the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry PAS along with the affiliated Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center organized a special picnic commemorating General Dezydery Chłapowski’s birthday. It was an integration event for ICHB PAS/PSNC employees and the local community of Turew, which hosted the weekend meeting. The heart of the picnic was the 18th-century manor house that used to be a property of the Chłapowski family and now belongs to ICHB PAS. The event was organized as a part of the “Organic Work – The Heritage of Wielkopolska Inhabitants” program. Part of the funds for the picnic was provided by the governing body of the Wielkopolska Region.
PSNC Leaps into the future of computing
Thanks to the Dariah.lab infrastructure, the first pilot projects for the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage resources have been implemented in 2023. Dariah.lab is a research infrastructure for the humanities and arts, built as part of the DARIAH-PL project. It serves to acquire, store and integrate cultural data from the humanities and social sciences, and to process, visualise and share digital resources.
PSNC is a part of Nomios and Nokia’s Connecting Europe Tour
"The Connecting Europe Tour" is a video-blog project presented by Nomios and Nokia. Nat and Fraser, two young and witty entrepreneurs are on an exciting journey across Europe to dive into the world of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Throughout the mini series the guys visit: London, Cambridge, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Geneva, Berlin and Poznań – where they explore the backbone of European research and education, the GÉANT network.
Géant School of Software Engineering in Poznań
Generative AI Buzz-Free Programming with LLMs workshops took place in the PSNC headquarters on 20-22 May 2025. The event’s main purpose was to show its participants a pragmatic approach to working with Large Language Models, focusing on effective techniques and programming rules.
International Media on PSNC
Here is a short sellection of recent articles on PSNC that have appeared in some international media.
PSNC Supports Cybersecurity in Business
The Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PCSS) and Wielkopolska Agency for Enterprise Development (WARP) signed a letter of intent regarding cooperation in the area of cybersecurity. In its initial phase, the cooperation will feature the dissemination and promotion of information about cybersecurity and the security of ICT systems among entrepreneurs in Wielkopolska (Greater Poland) Voivodeship.
The First Meeting of the KMD4EOSC Project
On 14 and 15 May 2025 PSNC headquarters hosted the first meeting of the KMD4EOSC project, which translates as “universal infrastructure for data storage and sharing and efficient processing of large volumes of data in HPC, BigData and artificial intelligence models”.
Dariah.lab: cultural heritage documentation
Thanks to the Dariah.lab infrastructure, the first pilot projects for the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage resources have been implemented in 2023. Dariah.lab is a research infrastructure for the humanities and arts, built as part of the DARIAH-PL project. It serves to acquire, store and integrate cultural data from the humanities and social sciences, and to process, visualise and share digital resources.
AI Factories: European Commission Announces the AI Continent Action Plan
The European Commission sets course for Europe’s AI leadership with an ambitious AI Continent Action Plan. Becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence is the objective of the AI Continent Action Plan, which has been launched today.
Robert Pękal at the Carpathian Startup Fest 2025
On 21 and 22 May 2025 the Director of PSNC Robert Pękal is going to take part in the fifth edition of the Carpathian Startup Fest. The event is focused on entrepreneurship and technology combined and it is going to feature participants representing startups, corporations, media, as well as company owners and investors.
Experiments using the largest IBM Q quantum computers
The Polish Quantum Computing Node established at the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center - IBM Quantum Innovation Center - focused its activities in 2023 on expanding partnerships with leading centers and teams dealing with the development of quantum algorithms and their potential applications.
Parallel Quest: Play the Game and Become a Quantum Superhero 4 Science
Would you like to experience quantum technologies? Just join our adventure and you will! PSNC specialists who participate in the Superheroes 4 Science project created a very special game which combines science and fun! The game is called “Parallel Quest” and it guides its players through the mysteries of supercomputers and parallel programming. Surprisingly enough, that quest is available both as a traditional board game and an online entity which pops up in your regular browser.
Światowid Kick-off Meeting
On 14 May 2025 PSNC headquarters hosted a kick-off meeting of the ŚWIATOWID project – a national research infrastructure for the development of GNSS/ADS-B systems with particular emphasis on automatic threat detection. The project is financed under Measure 2.4 in the European Funds for a Modern Economy program.
Aviation investment in Kąkolewo
The construction of the hangar with laboratory and research facilities and its equipment is carried out as part of the "AEROSFERA" project. “The airport of things”. The main objective of the project is to provide Kąkolewo Airport with scientific and research infrastructure for conducting research and development work in the fields of air transport, utility operations, logistics, monitoring, surveillance and neutralisation of incidents and disasters.
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Our mission is “Integration and development of IT infrastructure of science”. We provide the scientific community with access to world-class IT infrastructure. As the operator of the national PIONIER network and the city’s POZMAN network, we provide fast and secure access to the Internet and network services at international, national and local level. As a Supercomputing Center, we offer a wide range of computing services, access to virtual servers, cloud services, while allowing for fast and scalable data management.
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