In mid-September 2025, ORCA Computing announced plans to integrate photonic quantum AI within the operations of stationary data centers. This technology was demonstrated in collaboration with Imperial College London and PCSS. The partnership brings together leading scientific and research expertise within a fully functioning data center environment.
At the core of this initiative are two ORCA PT photonic quantum processors, installed in the PCSS data center alongside NVIDIA Hopper GPU processors.
– Working together with Imperial and PCSS, we’ve delivered a working demonstration of a distributed photonic quantum neural network inside a real data center, said Dr. Richard Murray, co-founder and CEO of ORCA Computing.
According to DSc Krzysztof Kurowski, Head of the Quantum Technologies Department, the collaboration with ORCA and Imperial College has enabled the creation of an innovative hybrid quantum-classical system at PCSS.
– The open, easy integration of multiple QPUs and NVIDIA GPUs demonstrates that quantum-accelerated supercomputing is not just tomorrow’s promise but today’s reality, he emphasized.
NVIDIA is currently working with quantum computing pioneers to accelerate the development of technologies in the areas of quantum applications, error correction, infrastructure, and AI integration.
Funding for the G4PL – Genomics for Poland project
2025-11-12
We are pleased to announce that the project entitled G4PL – Genomics for Poland, headed by Prof. Luiza Handschuh, has received funding from the European Funds for a Smart Economy (FENG) program, Action 2.4 Research Infrastructure of Modern Economy.
PCSS became a member of the Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications
2025-11-05
Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe has joined the Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications (PIIT), becoming part of the most important industry organisation in Poland. This strategic step aims to strengthen synergy between the research and academic community and the leading companies in the IT and telecommunications sector. It will enhance the Center’s ability to actively shape the directions of Poland’s digital transformation.
PCSS in Three New ECHOES Projects Within the ECCCH
2025-10-30
As part of the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH) initiative, ten new projects from the 2024 call have been chosen for implementation in order to make a significant impact on the development of digital cultural heritage in Europe. These projects focus on digitisation, data analysis and enrichment, new user experiences, and the conservation of cultural heritage objects. PCSS is taking part in three of them: StratiGraph, INFINITY, and ECHOLOT.
From Lost Worlds to Open Data: 3DBigDataSpace Data Synergy Grant Winners
2025-10-16
As PSNC is a partner of 3DBigDataSpace, our Center is very happy to share two exceptional undertakings that have been selected as winners of the project’s Data Synergy Call. Both of them are outstanding examples of striving for excellence in reconstructing lost heritage and so, they will receive support in preparing 3D assets and metadata in order to enrich Europe’s digital 3D cultural landscape. These two projects will be integrated into the Common European Data Space for Cultural Heritage — a key initiative aimed at increasing the accessibility, interoperability, and reusability of Europe’s digital heritage.
Dr inż. Cezary Mazurek Among the Recipients of Virtuti Medicinali 2025
2025-10-15
The distinction – given by the Polish Neuropsychological Society – was presented during the opening ceremony of the 26th Congress of the Polish Neuropsychological Society, entitled “Clinical Neuropsychology and Medicine – Contemporary Challenges in the Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Patients with Brain Damage”.
EuroHPC JU expands the AI Factories initiative – AI Factory Antennas will connect Poland and Moldova
2025-10-14
EuroHPC JU is strengthening the European artificial intelligence infrastructure network. The investment aims to create 13 AI Factory Antennas, which will allow new partner countries to access existing AI Factories without having to build their own facilities. As part of the project, the Moldova AI Factory Antenna (FAIMA) will be established. It will operate in close coordination with the PIAST-AI Factory located at PCSS.
Innovative Collaboration Between PCSS, ORCA Computing, and Imperial College London – A Quantum Revolution for Data Centers
2025-10-09
In mid-September 2025, ORCA Computing announced plans to integrate photonic quantum AI within the operations of stationary data centers. This technology was demonstrated in collaboration with Imperial College London and PCSS. The partnership brings together leading scientific and research expertise within a fully functioning data center environment.
New Direct Connection for Research Networks in Poland and Germany
2025-09-03
DFN-Verein and PCSS have just launched a direct 100 Gbit/s connection between X-WiN and PIONIER networks. This opens an additional transmission path that complements the existing X-WiN and PIONIER links to the GÉANT network. The new connection optimizes the performance of numerous applications and the use of resources at the GÉANT interface. Additionally, it enables the operators to set up new connections for advanced research projects that require high bandwidths for cooperating scientific institutions in Poland and Germany.
PCSS and the PIONIER Consortium at SC25
2025-11-17
Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS), together with the PIONIER Consortium, is participating in the world’s premier HPC event – the Supercomputing Conference (SC25) in St. Louis. At the joint booth No. 2918, key projects in the fields of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and data management are being presented, highlighting the leading role of Polish institutions in advancing the global digital infrastructure.
Mind Challenge has launched at PCSS: Young Innovators Join Forces
2025-11-13
Mind Challenge has begun – an interdisciplinary program for students of Poznań’s universities, co-created by AMU, PUEB, PUMS, PUT, and PCSS. On November 7, 2025, the inauguration took place at PCSS, where young innovators began an extraordinary journey tackling real challenges at the intersection of science and technology.
Presentation of the PIAST-AI and DATAMITE projects at EBDVF 2025
2025-11-13
Piast-AI and DATAMITE projects, implemented by PCSS, were presented at this year’s European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF 2025) in Copenhagen. The details were shared by Marcin Płóciennik, Head of the Internet of Things Technologies Department at PCSS.
The first Cybersecure SMEs training is in the books
2025-11-07
On November 6, 2025, the first edition of the training “Cybersecure SMEs: Practical training for small and medium-sized enterprises” took place. The event marked an important milestone in strengthening cybersecurity skills within the SME sector. It was organized under the EDIH CyberSec – National Centre for Secure Digital Transformation project, led by PCSS. The training drew not only a high turnout but also exceptional participant engagement, confirming the strong demand for practical educational initiatives in this area.
PCSS at the 1st CEE Congress for RMA
2025-11-04
PCSS will be represented at a crucial event in the world of research management. Tomasz Parkoła, Director of the Network Services Division at PCSS, will take part in the first Congress for Research Managers and Administrators (RMA) of Central and Eastern Europe, to be held on 4–5 November 2025 in Brussels. PCSS's participation highlights the Center’s role as a key hub of knowledge and infrastructure in the European research area.
CyberSecure Workshops for SMEs
2025-11-04
The EDIH CyberSec consortium and Poznański Park Naukowo‑Technologiczny invite you to a free training event “CyberSecure SMEs”, which will take place on 6 and 7 November 2025. This event features a training session and individual consultations providing knowledge and tools for effective protection of business in such areas as cloud, production networks, and banking.
Collegium Da Vinci and PCSS Join Forces for Students and Technology
2025-10-31
On 30 October 2025, Collegium Da Vinci (CDV) and PCSS formally began their collaboration by signing an agreement that will significantly strengthen the relationship between the academic environment and the advanced‐technology sector. The aim of the partnership is to create new opportunities for CDV students in terms of education and access to the latest technological solutions.
Qiskit Fall Fest: Quantum pizza at PCSS
2025-10-28
On Saturday, October 25, a special event took place at the PCSS headquarters as part of a global initiative organised by IBM, focusing on building a community around quantum computing and the Qiskit library. The event, held under the name “Quantum Pizza,” brought together several enthusiasts of quantum technologies and Italian cuisine.
PCSS’ Aleksandra Nowak Is One of LUMEN’s Voices
2025-08-05
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.
About PSNC in GÉANT CONNECT
2025-06-10
The latest, June issue of the magazine "CONNECT", focused on the GÉANT network and community, features an article on next-generation research infrastructures. These projects are being implemented within four leading projects run by PCSS and based on the PIONIER Network.
“Long-Distance Coherent Quantum Communications in Deployed Telcom Networks” – Piotr Rydlichowski in Nature Magazine
2025-04-24
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
2025-01-08
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
2024-10-17
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
2024-09-04
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
2024-09-03
Here is a short sellection of recent articles on PSNC that have appeared in some international media.
Dariah.lab: cultural heritage documentation
2024-04-19
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.
Funding for the G4PL – Genomics for Poland project
2025-11-12
We are pleased to announce that the project entitled G4PL – Genomics for Poland, headed by Prof. Luiza Handschuh, has received funding from the European Funds for a Smart Economy (FENG) program, Action 2.4 Research Infrastructure of Modern Economy.
PCSS and the PIONIER Consortium at SC25
2025-11-17
Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS), together with the PIONIER Consortium, is participating in the world’s premier HPC event – the Supercomputing Conference (SC25) in St. Louis. At the joint booth No. 2918, key projects in the fields of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and data management are being presented, highlighting the leading role of Polish institutions in advancing the global digital infrastructure.
PCSS’ Aleksandra Nowak Is One of LUMEN’s Voices
2025-08-05
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 became a member of the Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications
2025-11-05
Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe has joined the Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications (PIIT), becoming part of the most important industry organisation in Poland. This strategic step aims to strengthen synergy between the research and academic community and the leading companies in the IT and telecommunications sector. It will enhance the Center’s ability to actively shape the directions of Poland’s digital transformation.
Mind Challenge has launched at PCSS: Young Innovators Join Forces
2025-11-13
Mind Challenge has begun – an interdisciplinary program for students of Poznań’s universities, co-created by AMU, PUEB, PUMS, PUT, and PCSS. On November 7, 2025, the inauguration took place at PCSS, where young innovators began an extraordinary journey tackling real challenges at the intersection of science and technology.
About PSNC in GÉANT CONNECT
2025-06-10
The latest, June issue of the magazine "CONNECT", focused on the GÉANT network and community, features an article on next-generation research infrastructures. These projects are being implemented within four leading projects run by PCSS and based on the PIONIER Network.
PCSS in Three New ECHOES Projects Within the ECCCH
2025-10-30
As part of the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH) initiative, ten new projects from the 2024 call have been chosen for implementation in order to make a significant impact on the development of digital cultural heritage in Europe. These projects focus on digitisation, data analysis and enrichment, new user experiences, and the conservation of cultural heritage objects. PCSS is taking part in three of them: StratiGraph, INFINITY, and ECHOLOT.
Presentation of the PIAST-AI and DATAMITE projects at EBDVF 2025
2025-11-13
Piast-AI and DATAMITE projects, implemented by PCSS, were presented at this year’s European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF 2025) in Copenhagen. The details were shared by Marcin Płóciennik, Head of the Internet of Things Technologies Department at PCSS.
“Long-Distance Coherent Quantum Communications in Deployed Telcom Networks” – Piotr Rydlichowski in Nature Magazine
2025-04-24
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.
From Lost Worlds to Open Data: 3DBigDataSpace Data Synergy Grant Winners
2025-10-16
As PSNC is a partner of 3DBigDataSpace, our Center is very happy to share two exceptional undertakings that have been selected as winners of the project’s Data Synergy Call. Both of them are outstanding examples of striving for excellence in reconstructing lost heritage and so, they will receive support in preparing 3D assets and metadata in order to enrich Europe’s digital 3D cultural landscape. These two projects will be integrated into the Common European Data Space for Cultural Heritage — a key initiative aimed at increasing the accessibility, interoperability, and reusability of Europe’s digital heritage.
The first Cybersecure SMEs training is in the books
2025-11-07
On November 6, 2025, the first edition of the training “Cybersecure SMEs: Practical training for small and medium-sized enterprises” took place. The event marked an important milestone in strengthening cybersecurity skills within the SME sector. It was organized under the EDIH CyberSec – National Centre for Secure Digital Transformation project, led by PCSS. The training drew not only a high turnout but also exceptional participant engagement, confirming the strong demand for practical educational initiatives in this area.
GÉANT’s “Foresight 2030: Navigating Change” Report
2025-01-08
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.
Dr inż. Cezary Mazurek Among the Recipients of Virtuti Medicinali 2025
2025-10-15
The distinction – given by the Polish Neuropsychological Society – was presented during the opening ceremony of the 26th Congress of the Polish Neuropsychological Society, entitled “Clinical Neuropsychology and Medicine – Contemporary Challenges in the Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Patients with Brain Damage”.
PCSS at the 1st CEE Congress for RMA
2025-11-04
PCSS will be represented at a crucial event in the world of research management. Tomasz Parkoła, Director of the Network Services Division at PCSS, will take part in the first Congress for Research Managers and Administrators (RMA) of Central and Eastern Europe, to be held on 4–5 November 2025 in Brussels. PCSS's participation highlights the Center’s role as a key hub of knowledge and infrastructure in the European research area.
Nobel Prizes 2024: AI in Physics and Chemistry
2024-10-17
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.
EuroHPC JU expands the AI Factories initiative – AI Factory Antennas will connect Poland and Moldova
2025-10-14
EuroHPC JU is strengthening the European artificial intelligence infrastructure network. The investment aims to create 13 AI Factory Antennas, which will allow new partner countries to access existing AI Factories without having to build their own facilities. As part of the project, the Moldova AI Factory Antenna (FAIMA) will be established. It will operate in close coordination with the PIAST-AI Factory located at PCSS.
CyberSecure Workshops for SMEs
2025-11-04
The EDIH CyberSec consortium and Poznański Park Naukowo‑Technologiczny invite you to a free training event “CyberSecure SMEs”, which will take place on 6 and 7 November 2025. This event features a training session and individual consultations providing knowledge and tools for effective protection of business in such areas as cloud, production networks, and banking.
PSNC Leaps into the future of computing
2024-09-04
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.
Innovative Collaboration Between PCSS, ORCA Computing, and Imperial College London – A Quantum Revolution for Data Centers
2025-10-09
In mid-September 2025, ORCA Computing announced plans to integrate photonic quantum AI within the operations of stationary data centers. This technology was demonstrated in collaboration with Imperial College London and PCSS. The partnership brings together leading scientific and research expertise within a fully functioning data center environment.
Collegium Da Vinci and PCSS Join Forces for Students and Technology
2025-10-31
On 30 October 2025, Collegium Da Vinci (CDV) and PCSS formally began their collaboration by signing an agreement that will significantly strengthen the relationship between the academic environment and the advanced‐technology sector. The aim of the partnership is to create new opportunities for CDV students in terms of education and access to the latest technological solutions.
International Media on PSNC
2024-09-03
Here is a short sellection of recent articles on PSNC that have appeared in some international media.
New Direct Connection for Research Networks in Poland and Germany
2025-09-03
DFN-Verein and PCSS have just launched a direct 100 Gbit/s connection between X-WiN and PIONIER networks. This opens an additional transmission path that complements the existing X-WiN and PIONIER links to the GÉANT network. The new connection optimizes the performance of numerous applications and the use of resources at the GÉANT interface. Additionally, it enables the operators to set up new connections for advanced research projects that require high bandwidths for cooperating scientific institutions in Poland and Germany.
Qiskit Fall Fest: Quantum pizza at PCSS
2025-10-28
On Saturday, October 25, a special event took place at the PCSS headquarters as part of a global initiative organised by IBM, focusing on building a community around quantum computing and the Qiskit library. The event, held under the name “Quantum Pizza,” brought together several enthusiasts of quantum technologies and Italian cuisine.
Dariah.lab: cultural heritage documentation
2024-04-19
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.