In collaboration with UK partners, the software for Validation, Verification and Uncertainty Quantification (VVUQ) of advanced computational models developed in VECMA project was used to analyze the CovidSim epidemiological code being provided by Imperial College London. CovidSim was the primary model used by the UK government to predict the development of a coronavirus epidemic in the Great Britain. Early in the course of the outbreak, its estimates influenced decision makers to change their approach from trying to achieve community immunity, to a lockdown policy.
In order to determine the quality of the CovidSim model’s predictions, and thus to assess its practical utility, a team led by Professor Peter Coveney from UCL, developed scenarios to test how the model would behave given uncertain or variable input parameters (such as virus incubation time, infection period, or length of quarantine, for example). The results have been published in the journal Nature Computational Science. They showed a very high sensitivity of the CovidSim model to some of the parameters, and thus a high uncertainty. However, the tendency of the model to underestimate basic epidemic indicators, including the number of deaths, was observed quite clearly.
Conducting the necessary studies required a number of demanding calculations to be performed in a relatively short period of time. This was possible, in particular, thanks to the use of the QCG-PilotJob tool developed at the Large Scale Applications and Services Department of PSNC, which allowed for efficient running of logically independent tasks within a single scheduling system allocation.
It should also be emphasized that most of the calculations were performed as a courtesy of Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center, which provided dedicated resources of Eagle cluster for this purpose.
PSNC was represented in the realization of studies and preparation of the publication by Bartosz Bosak. Piotr Kopta and Tomasz Piontek also contributed to this work.
Altair supercomputer is fully operational and ready to go
2021-06-02
The Altair supercomputer was fully commissioned in May this year. Implementation and integration works began in December 2020, while in January 2021 a part of the system was made available to the most active users. Altair has been physically and logically connected to the Eagle system, which has been operating in PSNC since 2016.
Open call in the EUHubs4Data project
2021-05-24
The EUHubs4Data launched an open call to identify, evaluate and select new DIHs to be part of the federation of data-driven innovation hubs. The project is allocating 1 million EUR financial support to the new DIHs in the different activities!
Artificial Intelligence course for youth
2021-05-21
"AI for Youth" is a new project of Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center and SDA sp. z o.o. The aim of the initiative is to disseminate basic knowledge and skills in using artificial intelligence algorithms among young people.
Pollination optimization service in the Demeter project
2021-05-20
The Demeter project involves the large-scale implementation of interoperable platforms based on smart agriculture and the Internet of Things. The assumptions are implemented through a series of 20 pilot projects in 18 countries (15 European Union countries). DEMETER integrates multiple systems and data sources, taking into account not only the Internet of Things, but also existing systems, open data, geographic and satellite information, and provides an open and interoperable data integration model.
PSNC has signed the EOSC DIH MoU
2021-05-19
The EOSC DIH is one of the key exploitable results of the EOSC-hub project, it has been initiated in 2019 and supported so far 18 pilots. It is coordinated by EGI.eu, with PSNC as deputy coordinator and the leader of the Business Pilots Support. Other partners involved are CINECA, F6S, UCL.
Testing QKD systems: a cryptographic key transmitted over a quantum channel
2021-05-18
In the Quantum Technologies Laboratory, operating within the NLPQT Consortium, two systems for the quantum distribution of the cryptographic key were launched and tested: Cerberis, which will serve operationally in the telecommunications network, and Clavis - intended for further development of quantum cryptography methods. The first tests of QKD systems were conducted in the PSNC headquarters.
PSNC as a technological partner of the XXXVI Congress of the Polish Pediatric Society
2021-06-16
6 sessions, 16 speakers, 22 lectures - we invite you to to this year's Pediatric Society Symposium, which will be held on 17-19 June in Warsaw, but for the first time in the online format. PSNC is a technology partner of the event.
Poznan Debate III “How to create a city of culture”
2021-06-07
We invite you to the third event organized by the Foundation for the Development of the City of Poznan - Poznan Debates. This hybrid meeting will be held on 10 June 2021. Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center is a technological partner and is responsible for the live broadcast.
Broadcast from Lednica jubilee meeting
2021-06-04
This year's jubilee XXV National Youth Meeting at Lednica will be held online with the technological support of PSNC. On June 5 at 12.00 a live broadcast from the Lednica fields will begin.
Join the quantum cryptography industry workshop
2021-06-02
On June 22, we will organize a workshop on quantum cryptography, during which scientists working within the National Laboratory for Photonics and Quantum Technologies and invited representatives of science and industry from abroad will present the physical foundations of the quantum key distribution (QKD), as well as the current state of development, perspectives and challenges facing this technology. The topics of the workshop will be directly related to the infrastructure built as a part of the Quantum Technology Laboratory, in particular optical links for secure data transmission.
KASSK 2021: workshops using PIONIER Research & Classroom services
2021-05-26
“Our digital footprint. Society and Education”- is the main slogan of this year's Conference of School Computer Network Administrators (KASSK). PSNC is the strategic partner of the Conference. The event will be held online on 28 and 29 May. PIONIER Research & Classroom services will be presented during the workshops conducted by trainers from the PSNC Innovative Education Laboratory.
Invitation to Data Week 2021
2021-05-07
Data Week is the spring gathering of the European Big Data and Data-Driven AI research and innovation community. This year, Data Week will be held online from 25th to the 27th of May. The event follows the tradition of the Big Data Value Summit, promoting opportunities, knowledge sharing and fostering Big Data and Data-Driven AI ecosystem development.
PSNC continues the cryptographic tradition in Poznan – safe quantum communication was launched in the city
2021-06-17
In Poznan PSNC started the first system of quantum communication and cryptography. It’s the first project of this type in Poland based on operational telecommunications environment. It guarantees secure network connections resistant to hacker attacks.
“AI for Youth” educational program in the BBC material
2021-05-06
The main British news channel published an online video devoted to the educational program developed by INTEL and implemented in Poland by PSNC Innovative Education Laboratory. The technological facilities and the potential of PSNC Future Labs were presented in the material.
NaviHub: solutions for modern aviation
2021-04-03
Simulation of adding many dispersed drones to live air traffic - that's the NaviLab project in a nutshell, which will be launched as part of cooperation between Polish Air Navigation Services Agency and Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center. This simulation laboratory will allow to create an air traffic management system which will be even more smooth and safe. And it will be supported by powerful computing power of the supercomputer located in Poznan.
“PSNC has given us tremendous support” – about cooperation within the framework of the Auditory Festival in the monthly magazine “Poznański prestiż”
2021-03-17
In the March issue of the monthly "Poznański prestiż", we recommend an interview with Maria Marcinkiewicz-Górna - playwright, radio drama director, co-creator of the Auditory Festival. The latter was technologically supported by PSNC last year. The artist reveals the details of cooperation with the Center in Poznan and discusses plans for the future.
PSNC starts cooperation with Deloitte in the field of applications for Industry 4.0
2021-03-12
Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center has signed an agreement with the consulting company Deloite in the field of research and development in the area of Industry 4.0 and Innovation 4.0 based on the SAP S/4HANA technology.
Article in “Nature” journal: PSNC supercomputer helps fight the pandemic
2021-03-04
In the latest issue of "Nature" - one of the oldest and most popular scientific journals in the world, an article was published on the cooperation of PSNC and the use of the computing power of the "Eagle" supercomputer in the VECMA project. Bartosz Bosak from the PSNC Large Scale Applications and Services Department was responsible for carrying out the research and preparing the publication. Piotr Kopta and Tomasz Piontek also contributed significantly to this publication.
Altair supercomputer is fully operational and ready to go
2021-06-02
The Altair supercomputer was fully commissioned in May this year. Implementation and integration works began in December 2020, while in January 2021 a part of the system was made available to the most active users. Altair has been physically and logically connected to the Eagle system, which has been operating in PSNC since 2016.
PSNC as a technological partner of the XXXVI Congress of the Polish Pediatric Society
2021-06-16
6 sessions, 16 speakers, 22 lectures - we invite you to to this year's Pediatric Society Symposium, which will be held on 17-19 June in Warsaw, but for the first time in the online format. PSNC is a technology partner of the event.
PSNC continues the cryptographic tradition in Poznan – safe quantum communication was launched in the city
2021-06-17
In Poznan PSNC started the first system of quantum communication and cryptography. It’s the first project of this type in Poland based on operational telecommunications environment. It guarantees secure network connections resistant to hacker attacks.
Open call in the EUHubs4Data project
2021-05-24
The EUHubs4Data launched an open call to identify, evaluate and select new DIHs to be part of the federation of data-driven innovation hubs. The project is allocating 1 million EUR financial support to the new DIHs in the different activities!
Poznan Debate III “How to create a city of culture”
2021-06-07
We invite you to the third event organized by the Foundation for the Development of the City of Poznan - Poznan Debates. This hybrid meeting will be held on 10 June 2021. Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center is a technological partner and is responsible for the live broadcast.
“AI for Youth” educational program in the BBC material
2021-05-06
The main British news channel published an online video devoted to the educational program developed by INTEL and implemented in Poland by PSNC Innovative Education Laboratory. The technological facilities and the potential of PSNC Future Labs were presented in the material.
Artificial Intelligence course for youth
2021-05-21
"AI for Youth" is a new project of Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center and SDA sp. z o.o. The aim of the initiative is to disseminate basic knowledge and skills in using artificial intelligence algorithms among young people.
Broadcast from Lednica jubilee meeting
2021-06-04
This year's jubilee XXV National Youth Meeting at Lednica will be held online with the technological support of PSNC. On June 5 at 12.00 a live broadcast from the Lednica fields will begin.
NaviHub: solutions for modern aviation
2021-04-03
Simulation of adding many dispersed drones to live air traffic - that's the NaviLab project in a nutshell, which will be launched as part of cooperation between Polish Air Navigation Services Agency and Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center. This simulation laboratory will allow to create an air traffic management system which will be even more smooth and safe. And it will be supported by powerful computing power of the supercomputer located in Poznan.
Pollination optimization service in the Demeter project
2021-05-20
The Demeter project involves the large-scale implementation of interoperable platforms based on smart agriculture and the Internet of Things. The assumptions are implemented through a series of 20 pilot projects in 18 countries (15 European Union countries). DEMETER integrates multiple systems and data sources, taking into account not only the Internet of Things, but also existing systems, open data, geographic and satellite information, and provides an open and interoperable data integration model.
Join the quantum cryptography industry workshop
2021-06-02
On June 22, we will organize a workshop on quantum cryptography, during which scientists working within the National Laboratory for Photonics and Quantum Technologies and invited representatives of science and industry from abroad will present the physical foundations of the quantum key distribution (QKD), as well as the current state of development, perspectives and challenges facing this technology. The topics of the workshop will be directly related to the infrastructure built as a part of the Quantum Technology Laboratory, in particular optical links for secure data transmission.
“PSNC has given us tremendous support” – about cooperation within the framework of the Auditory Festival in the monthly magazine “Poznański prestiż”
2021-03-17
In the March issue of the monthly "Poznański prestiż", we recommend an interview with Maria Marcinkiewicz-Górna - playwright, radio drama director, co-creator of the Auditory Festival. The latter was technologically supported by PSNC last year. The artist reveals the details of cooperation with the Center in Poznan and discusses plans for the future.
PSNC has signed the EOSC DIH MoU
2021-05-19
The EOSC DIH is one of the key exploitable results of the EOSC-hub project, it has been initiated in 2019 and supported so far 18 pilots. It is coordinated by EGI.eu, with PSNC as deputy coordinator and the leader of the Business Pilots Support. Other partners involved are CINECA, F6S, UCL.
KASSK 2021: workshops using PIONIER Research & Classroom services
2021-05-26
“Our digital footprint. Society and Education”- is the main slogan of this year's Conference of School Computer Network Administrators (KASSK). PSNC is the strategic partner of the Conference. The event will be held online on 28 and 29 May. PIONIER Research & Classroom services will be presented during the workshops conducted by trainers from the PSNC Innovative Education Laboratory.
PSNC starts cooperation with Deloitte in the field of applications for Industry 4.0
2021-03-12
Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center has signed an agreement with the consulting company Deloite in the field of research and development in the area of Industry 4.0 and Innovation 4.0 based on the SAP S/4HANA technology.
Testing QKD systems: a cryptographic key transmitted over a quantum channel
2021-05-18
In the Quantum Technologies Laboratory, operating within the NLPQT Consortium, two systems for the quantum distribution of the cryptographic key were launched and tested: Cerberis, which will serve operationally in the telecommunications network, and Clavis - intended for further development of quantum cryptography methods. The first tests of QKD systems were conducted in the PSNC headquarters.
Invitation to Data Week 2021
2021-05-07
Data Week is the spring gathering of the European Big Data and Data-Driven AI research and innovation community. This year, Data Week will be held online from 25th to the 27th of May. The event follows the tradition of the Big Data Value Summit, promoting opportunities, knowledge sharing and fostering Big Data and Data-Driven AI ecosystem development.
Article in “Nature” journal: PSNC supercomputer helps fight the pandemic
2021-03-04
In the latest issue of "Nature" - one of the oldest and most popular scientific journals in the world, an article was published on the cooperation of PSNC and the use of the computing power of the "Eagle" supercomputer in the VECMA project. Bartosz Bosak from the PSNC Large Scale Applications and Services Department was responsible for carrying out the research and preparing the publication. Piotr Kopta and Tomasz Piontek also contributed significantly to this publication.