PCSS 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!
PCSS has joined the international consortium of the REWIRE project, funded by the Horizon Europe program as a Coordination and Support Action (CSA). This new initiative aims to move beyond theoretical declarations regarding scientific reproducibility toward its reliable, practical implementation in the daily procedures of various organizations, including research institutions, funding bodies, and infrastructure providers.
The INFINITY project, implemented under the Horizon Europe program, is establishing a European Stakeholder Network bringing together multiple experts from the cultural, scientific, and creative sectors. This initiative aims to develop innovative solutions for the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH). Applications to join the network are accepted via a dedicated registration form.
Poland is strengthening its position within the European ecosystem of cutting-edge technologies. At the EuroHPC User Days 2026 in Dublin, experts from PCSS showcased flagship projects developed in collaboration with PCSS and leading research institutions: the PIAST-AI Factory (with a planned capacity exceeding 1,500 GPUs), the QEC4QEA European Quantum Center of Excellence, and the PIAST-Q hybrid quantum system. These projects offer a comprehensive response to key challenges facing science, business, and society in the era of supercomputing, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies.
The Time Machine Organization (TMO) is launching the “Training Synergy Call,” offering six micro-grants of €5,000 each for in-person training workshops. The aim of the call is to enhance 3D-related skills within the cultural sector, in alignment with the 3D-4CH project curriculum. Applications may be submitted until October 15, 2026.
As part of the GRAPHIA project, the GoTriple Knowledge Graph (the first fully deployed node of the federated SSH Knowledge Graph) has been launched. This marks a crucial milestone for PCSS, which serves as a key technology partner for this project. Such an implementation opens up new possibilities for processing and analyzing research data in the social sciences and humanities (SSH).
The 3D-4CH project has just reached its halfway point after 18 months full of intense work on the development of the Online Competence Centre for 3D Cultural Heritage. PCSS is actively participating in this initiative, supporting the creation and integration of a European community centered around digital heritage, science, and modern technologies.
Bartosz Walter, PhD, DSc (Eng.), from the Data Engineering and Analytics Platforms Department at PCSS, will participate in the inaugural edition of the młodo_sfera festival. During this event, the PCSS expert will take part in a panel discussion focused on the impact of AI on the labor market, as well as the emergence of new professional specializations.
PCSS is an active partner in the international consortium behind the PIONIER-Q-SAT project, led by the Research and Academic Computer Network (NASK). This initiative directly builds on the success of the PIONIER-Q project, which established Europe’s longest terrestrial quantum key distribution (QKD) network. The new venture aims to integrate ground-based infrastructure with satellite technologies, thereby laying the foundation for fully eavesdropping-resistant digital systems.
The European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage (RCH) was officially launched in Marseille. This strategic, ten-year partnership brings together over 90 partners from 30 countries and will operate with a budget of €215 million, including €65 million from the Horizon Europe program. PCSS is among the entities co-creating this important initiative. The Kick-off ceremony was a hybrid event, that gathered over 300 participants on-site at the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations (MUCEM in Marseille, France) and Aix-Marseille University, while more than 1,000 people followed the event online.
Held every two years, the GÉANT Project Symposium is a key internal gathering for project teams (comprising over 600 individuals from 55 organizations across 43 countries) that collectively form the GÉANT community. This year, the event took place in Brussels at the historic Maison de la Poste, where more than 250 participants engaged in numerous sessions and working group meetings over the course of two days (October 6–8).
The latest edition of the Dell Technologies Forum 2026 took place at the EXPO XXI center in Warsaw and was held under the slogan "From Possibilities to Real Results." During the event, which focused on the practical implementation of artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud technology, and modern IT infrastructure PCSS showcased, among other things, the potential of the PIAST-AI Factory. This year’s forum focused on challenges related to the effective and secure use of data, the development of cyber-resilience, and the implementation of AI-based solutions in business and science.
On September 24, 2026, a meeting titled "Future Labs Forum: Intelligent Tools for Energy Sector Development" was held at the PCSS headquarters. During the event, participants had the opportunity to hear presentations by experts in the fields of energy and new technologies, who shared their knowledge and experience. The event opened with a presentation by Dr. Eng. Konrad Wiśniewski from IEO.Academy on the role of data and digital tools in the development of the energy and district heating sectors.
PCSS has become an important partner of the Dell Technologies Forum 2026, taking place on September 30 at the EXPO XXI Center in Warsaw under the theme "From Possibilities to Real Results." As part of its participation, PCSS representatives are to showcase the potential of the national computing infrastructure dedicated to artificial intelligence development, including the objectives of the strategic PIAST-AI Factory project. The event serves as an opportunity to discuss the application of modern technologies in science, business, and society.
The Quantum AI Foundation is organizing the inaugural Quantum Olympiad. This is a free event aimed at secondary school students across Poland. The initiative seeks to foster a passion for modern physics and quantum computing while developing critical thinking skills. PCSS has partnered with the event, and its experts will conduct a series of specialized workshops.
The northern Swedish city of Luleå hosted the latest edition of NORDUnet 2026, which is a prestigious conference for Scandinavian research and academic networks. Once again, PCSS was entrusted with providing comprehensive audiovisual support and technical services for this three-day event. This year’s proceedings showcased key achievements by PCSS and the PIONIER network, particularly in the fields of quantum technologies.
During the 35th Economic Forum in Karpacz (September 8–10, 2026), PCSS showcased its key initiatives regarding the development of AI technolgies. The Center’s leadership participated in this prestigious event, which serves as a crucial hub for dialogue between the worlds of politics, business, and science. The invitation extended to PCSS representatives underlines the organization's strategic role in shaping the region's emerging digital architecture.
The Polish fiber-optic network dedicated to Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), built on the infrastructure of the PIONIER network, has already reached over 1,700 km in length. This achievement makes it the longest network of its kind in Europe and one of the longest worldwide. The role of the PIONIER-Q project, coordinated by the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PCSS), was highlighted in the latest report by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) titled "Monitoring Trends in Innovation" as crucial for building digital sovereignty and national security.
The first edition of the official newsletter for the European project ECHOLOT (European Cultural Heritage Optimised Linked Open Tools) has been published. The newsletter serves as a knowledge compendium on innovative methods for enriching and sharing cultural heritage data using artificial intelligence and semantic technologies.
The June edition of the CONNECT magazine, focused around the GÉANT’s network and community, featured an article centred on next-generation infrastructure. These initatives are carried out within four leading projects, led by PCSS and based on the PIONIER network.
From post-communism to the ranks of the world's 20 largest economies – the Associated Press agency analyzes Poland's impressive transformation in its latest feature. A key element of this evolution, alongside education and industry, is innovation, represented in the AP material by PCSS.
Access to artificial intelligence models through API is one of the flagship services offered by PCSS. Previously available mainly to researchers, it can now be used not only by the scientific community but also by commercial customers. Originally designed to support research, academic projects, and educational activities, the service is now open to businesses as well. Advanced tools built on PCSS’s state-of-the-art and – very importantly – secure HPC infrastructure are now literally within reach for companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises.
As part of the "Start z polskim AI" series, organized by Polski Fundusz Rozwoju (PFR), a conversation has been released focusing on the implementation of local artificial intelligence solutions in organizations. The guest was Tomasz Parkoła, Head of the Network Services Division at PCSS, who shared insights into working with the Bielik.AI model. The material serves as a comprehensive knowledge base for entities planning strategic AI deployments based on Polish resources.
The article “The SHOP4CF modular reference architecture for flexible process-oriented, data-driven smart manufacturing” by Paul Grefen, Michał Zimniewicz (PCSS, Large-Scale Applications and Services Department), Irene Vanderfeesten, Kostas Tragonas, Pieter Becue, Anders Pedersen, and Genessis Perez Rivera has been published in issue 85 of the Journal of Manufacturing Systems, available on ScienceDirect.
An interview with Aleksandra Nowak – the Head of Digital Libraries and Knowledge Platforms Department of PCSS, has just appeared on the lumenproject.eu website as a part of the LUMEN Voices series. Aleksandra gave an insight on her team’s role in the LUMEN project, which combines mathematical sciences, humanities, social sciences, earth systems, molecular dynamics, and more.
PCSS has joined the international consortium of the REWIRE project, funded by the Horizon Europe program as a Coordination and Support Action (CSA). This new initiative aims to move beyond theoretical declarations regarding scientific reproducibility toward its reliable, practical implementation in the daily procedures of various organizations, including research institutions, funding bodies, and infrastructure providers.
The European Partnership for Resilient Cultural Heritage (RCH) was officially launched in Marseille. This strategic, ten-year partnership brings together over 90 partners from 30 countries and will operate with a budget of €215 million, including €65 million from the Horizon Europe program. PCSS is among the entities co-creating this important initiative. The Kick-off ceremony was a hybrid event, that gathered over 300 participants on-site at the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations (MUCEM in Marseille, France) and Aix-Marseille University, while more than 1,000 people followed the event online.
The Polish fiber-optic network dedicated to Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), built on the infrastructure of the PIONIER network, has already reached over 1,700 km in length. This achievement makes it the longest network of its kind in Europe and one of the longest worldwide. The role of the PIONIER-Q project, coordinated by the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PCSS), was highlighted in the latest report by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) titled "Monitoring Trends in Innovation" as crucial for building digital sovereignty and national security.
The INFINITY project, implemented under the Horizon Europe program, is establishing a European Stakeholder Network bringing together multiple experts from the cultural, scientific, and creative sectors. This initiative aims to develop innovative solutions for the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH). Applications to join the network are accepted via a dedicated registration form.
Held every two years, the GÉANT Project Symposium is a key internal gathering for project teams (comprising over 600 individuals from 55 organizations across 43 countries) that collectively form the GÉANT community. This year, the event took place in Brussels at the historic Maison de la Poste, where more than 250 participants engaged in numerous sessions and working group meetings over the course of two days (October 6–8).
The first edition of the official newsletter for the European project ECHOLOT (European Cultural Heritage Optimised Linked Open Tools) has been published. The newsletter serves as a knowledge compendium on innovative methods for enriching and sharing cultural heritage data using artificial intelligence and semantic technologies.
Poland is strengthening its position within the European ecosystem of cutting-edge technologies. At the EuroHPC User Days 2026 in Dublin, experts from PCSS showcased flagship projects developed in collaboration with PCSS and leading research institutions: the PIAST-AI Factory (with a planned capacity exceeding 1,500 GPUs), the QEC4QEA European Quantum Center of Excellence, and the PIAST-Q hybrid quantum system. These projects offer a comprehensive response to key challenges facing science, business, and society in the era of supercomputing, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies.
The latest edition of the Dell Technologies Forum 2026 took place at the EXPO XXI center in Warsaw and was held under the slogan "From Possibilities to Real Results." During the event, which focused on the practical implementation of artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud technology, and modern IT infrastructure PCSS showcased, among other things, the potential of the PIAST-AI Factory. This year’s forum focused on challenges related to the effective and secure use of data, the development of cyber-resilience, and the implementation of AI-based solutions in business and science.
The June edition of the CONNECT magazine, focused around the GÉANT’s network and community, featured an article centred on next-generation infrastructure. These initatives are carried out within four leading projects, led by PCSS and based on the PIONIER network.
The Time Machine Organization (TMO) is launching the “Training Synergy Call,” offering six micro-grants of €5,000 each for in-person training workshops. The aim of the call is to enhance 3D-related skills within the cultural sector, in alignment with the 3D-4CH project curriculum. Applications may be submitted until October 15, 2026.
On September 24, 2026, a meeting titled "Future Labs Forum: Intelligent Tools for Energy Sector Development" was held at the PCSS headquarters. During the event, participants had the opportunity to hear presentations by experts in the fields of energy and new technologies, who shared their knowledge and experience. The event opened with a presentation by Dr. Eng. Konrad Wiśniewski from IEO.Academy on the role of data and digital tools in the development of the energy and district heating sectors.
From post-communism to the ranks of the world's 20 largest economies – the Associated Press agency analyzes Poland's impressive transformation in its latest feature. A key element of this evolution, alongside education and industry, is innovation, represented in the AP material by PCSS.
As part of the GRAPHIA project, the GoTriple Knowledge Graph (the first fully deployed node of the federated SSH Knowledge Graph) has been launched. This marks a crucial milestone for PCSS, which serves as a key technology partner for this project. Such an implementation opens up new possibilities for processing and analyzing research data in the social sciences and humanities (SSH).
PCSS has become an important partner of the Dell Technologies Forum 2026, taking place on September 30 at the EXPO XXI Center in Warsaw under the theme "From Possibilities to Real Results." As part of its participation, PCSS representatives are to showcase the potential of the national computing infrastructure dedicated to artificial intelligence development, including the objectives of the strategic PIAST-AI Factory project. The event serves as an opportunity to discuss the application of modern technologies in science, business, and society.
Access to artificial intelligence models through API is one of the flagship services offered by PCSS. Previously available mainly to researchers, it can now be used not only by the scientific community but also by commercial customers. Originally designed to support research, academic projects, and educational activities, the service is now open to businesses as well. Advanced tools built on PCSS’s state-of-the-art and – very importantly – secure HPC infrastructure are now literally within reach for companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises.
The 3D-4CH project has just reached its halfway point after 18 months full of intense work on the development of the Online Competence Centre for 3D Cultural Heritage. PCSS is actively participating in this initiative, supporting the creation and integration of a European community centered around digital heritage, science, and modern technologies.
The Quantum AI Foundation is organizing the inaugural Quantum Olympiad. This is a free event aimed at secondary school students across Poland. The initiative seeks to foster a passion for modern physics and quantum computing while developing critical thinking skills. PCSS has partnered with the event, and its experts will conduct a series of specialized workshops.
As part of the "Start z polskim AI" series, organized by Polski Fundusz Rozwoju (PFR), a conversation has been released focusing on the implementation of local artificial intelligence solutions in organizations. The guest was Tomasz Parkoła, Head of the Network Services Division at PCSS, who shared insights into working with the Bielik.AI model. The material serves as a comprehensive knowledge base for entities planning strategic AI deployments based on Polish resources.
Bartosz Walter, PhD, DSc (Eng.), from the Data Engineering and Analytics Platforms Department at PCSS, will participate in the inaugural edition of the młodo_sfera festival. During this event, the PCSS expert will take part in a panel discussion focused on the impact of AI on the labor market, as well as the emergence of new professional specializations.
The northern Swedish city of Luleå hosted the latest edition of NORDUnet 2026, which is a prestigious conference for Scandinavian research and academic networks. Once again, PCSS was entrusted with providing comprehensive audiovisual support and technical services for this three-day event. This year’s proceedings showcased key achievements by PCSS and the PIONIER network, particularly in the fields of quantum technologies.
The article “The SHOP4CF modular reference architecture for flexible process-oriented, data-driven smart manufacturing” by Paul Grefen, Michał Zimniewicz (PCSS, Large-Scale Applications and Services Department), Irene Vanderfeesten, Kostas Tragonas, Pieter Becue, Anders Pedersen, and Genessis Perez Rivera has been published in issue 85 of the Journal of Manufacturing Systems, available on ScienceDirect.
PCSS is an active partner in the international consortium behind the PIONIER-Q-SAT project, led by the Research and Academic Computer Network (NASK). This initiative directly builds on the success of the PIONIER-Q project, which established Europe’s longest terrestrial quantum key distribution (QKD) network. The new venture aims to integrate ground-based infrastructure with satellite technologies, thereby laying the foundation for fully eavesdropping-resistant digital systems.
During the 35th Economic Forum in Karpacz (September 8–10, 2026), PCSS showcased its key initiatives regarding the development of AI technolgies. The Center’s leadership participated in this prestigious event, which serves as a crucial hub for dialogue between the worlds of politics, business, and science. The invitation extended to PCSS representatives underlines the organization's strategic role in shaping the region's emerging digital architecture.
An interview with Aleksandra Nowak – the Head of Digital Libraries and Knowledge Platforms Department of PCSS, has just appeared on the lumenproject.eu website as a part of the LUMEN Voices series. Aleksandra gave an insight on her team’s role in the LUMEN project, which combines mathematical sciences, humanities, social sciences, earth systems, molecular dynamics, and more.
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