On 8 December 2025, PCSS hosted a delegation from the Ministry of Development and Regional Policy, led by the Minister of Funds and Regional Policy, Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz. She was accompanied by Members of Parliament Ewa Schädler and Adam Luboński. The visit offered a valuable opportunity to present PCSS’ strategic research infrastructure and highlight our Center’s role in advancing digital transformation across both the region and the country.
During the meeting, PCSS showcased its key activities related to providing services based on advanced e-infrastructure. Discussions highlighted PCSS’ functions as a telecommunications operator — including municipal, national, and international network services — as well as its role as a data center supporting the needs of science, public administration, and the economy.
Invited guests had the chance to explore PCSS’ cutting-edge computing systems that underpin many of its ongoing projects. Of particular interest were the Altair and Proxima supercomputers — deployed with support from the Operational Programme Innovative Economy under the PRACE-LAB and PRACE-LAB2 projects — which have been consistently ranked among the world’s 500 largest High Performance Computing (HPC) systems since 2020. Moreover, two GP-GPU systems acquired through PRACE-LAB2 (located in Poznań at PCSS and in Gdańsk at CI TASK) have been actively supporting artificial intelligence research and AI algorithm training for the past two years.
The delegation also expressed strong interest in PIAST-Q, a quantum computer funded through EU and national grants — currently the largest in Europe and the first of its kind in Poland — as well as PIAST AI, a specialized AI-oriented computing system. The transition of quantum systems to production use is planned for 2029, while the installation of PIAST AI is expected in Q4 2026. PCSS is positioned as a key driver in the development of AI factories in Europe, with plans underway for two facilities in Poland (in Poznań and Kraków). These projects, financed by Poland and the European Commission, are set to unlock new opportunities for advanced technology development.
Additionally, the visit was also a good occasion to discuss the National Data Repository, a distributed platform supporting open science in Poland and across Europe (aligned with the European Open Science Cloud, EOSC) — a platform endorsed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Cybersecurity was also a central topic, with particular emphasis on the PUCHACZ project (the Platform for Obtaining Adversary and Cyber Threat Characteristics), designed to monitor and counteract cybersecurity threats. Given the current geopolitical landscape, both physical and IT security were underscored as critical for maintaining the functioning of the economy, administration, and science.
The visit of Minister Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz and the parliamentary delegates sent a strong message about the importance of developing research infrastructure and digital competencies as a foundation of modern regional policy. PCSS expressed its gratitude for the insightful discussions and the time dedicated to learning about its work.
Stay Connected: Subscribe to the 3D-4CH Newsletter
2026-01-12
The 3D-4CH project – which PCSS is a proud partner of – focuses on developing an Online Competence Center that will provide access to knowledge, tools and training for the 3D digitisation and preservation of cultural heritage. By subscribing to the 3D-4CH Newsletter, you will be among the first to find out about the launch of the Online Competence Center, with early insights into its content and upcoming offerings.
Security of time synchronization in critical infrastructure
2025-12-31
The international project “Assessment of Time Transfer Techniques For Resilient Regional (Transnational) UTC Infrastructure” will begin on February 2, 2026, led by PCSS. Implemented under the NAVISP programme of the European Space Agency, the initiative aims to strengthen the resilience of Europe’s time and frequency infrastructure. The project will focus on ensuring reliable synchronization sources for key sectors of the economy.
EuroQCI: Quantum Connections Between Poland and Europe Coming Soon
2025-12-30
Poland is strengthening its position within the European quantum technology ecosystem. Strategic projects for the development of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) communications, together with the satellite-based PIONIER-Q-SAT project, will connect the national PIONIER-Q network with the infrastructures of other EU countries. Initiatives implemented under the EuroQCI programme will create an innovative and secure quantum communication network, linking Poland with Western Europe, the Baltic states, and Southern Europe.
Robert Pękal appointed to the Council for Digitization
2025-12-23
Robert Pękal, Director of PCSS, has been appointed as a member of the 6th term of the Council for Digitization by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski. This appointment confirms the Center’s expert role in shaping the strategic directions of Poland’s information society and digital economy development. The first meeting of the newly established advisory body is scheduled for January 16, 2026.
An Agreement for Cooperation within the EdgePL Project
2025-11-29
A cooperation agreement has been signed to launch EdgePL – a major national initiative aimed at building a pilot system of edge computing nodes across Poland. The signing took place at the Poznan University of Technology, where representatives of the consortium — including the Director of the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences — formalized their commitment to the project.
Establishment of cooperation with Oak Ridge National Laboratory
2025-11-20
Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe has launched a collaboration with the prestigious American Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). ORNL is a leading research laboratory, renowned for its partnerships with global giants such as NASA, undertaking projects ranging from data science to advanced ecosystem modeling.
The new TOP500 ranking announced at SC25 shows supercomputers at PCSS are among the best
2025-11-19
During the ongoing SC Conference in St. Louis, USA, the current TOP500 list has just been announced, presenting the ranking of the fastest supercomputers in the world. Our system PROXIMA was ranked 128th, and ALTAIR was ranked 360th.
Launch of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Model Access Service via API
2025-11-13
A new service providing access to artificial intelligence (AI) models via an API interface has been launched at PCSS. The service is designed to support scientific research, academic projects, and educational activities by offering Polish researchers and students advanced tools built on the secure PCSS HPC infrastructure.
Cybersecurity threats discussed at the Biogas Congress
2025-12-19
The jubilee 10th Biogas Congress, held on December 16–17, 2025, became a platform for exchanging experiences in the fields of digitalization and security in modern energy systems. The event paid particular attention to the growing cyber threats that, amid ongoing digital transformation, increasingly affect the biogas and biomethane sectors.
Poznań City Lab: Digital Twin and Future Technologies in the Heart of Greater Poland region
2025-12-18
As part of the Poznań City Lab initiative, an innovative virtual space has been launched to showcase advanced technological solutions developed in Poznań. The project, based on digital twin technology, serves as a platform for testing and demonstrating artificial intelligence systems and modern digital infrastructure.
The MIND Challenge Program Finale
2025-12-16
The pilot edition of the MIND Challenge incubator program, coordinated by PCSS, has successfully been concluded. During the ceremonial Demo Day held at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, participants presented innovative prototype solutions developed by interdisciplinary teams using the living lab methodology.
Ministry of Development and Regional Policy Representatives Visit PCSS
2025-12-12
On 8 December 2025, PCSS hosted a delegation from the Ministry of Development and Regional Policy, led by the Minister of Funds and Regional Policy, Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz. She was accompanied by Members of Parliament Ewa Schädler and Adam Luboński. The visit offered a valuable opportunity to present PCSS’ strategic research infrastructure and highlight our Center’s role in advancing digital transformation across both the region and the country.
10th Biogas Congress coming soon. PCSS expert among speakers
2025-12-12
This year’s edition of the event organised by the publishers of “Magazyn Biomasa” will once again attract numerous representatives of the agricultural, technology and energy sectors, who, in close cooperation with investors and public administration bodies, are shaping the future of Polish agriculture. The event will take place on 16–17 December at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre in Warsaw and will naturally feature representatives of PCSS.
OpenAgri project presented in Belgium
2025-12-10
On 1–2 December 2025, the plenary meeting of the international OpenAgri project, focused on developing open technologies for agriculture, was held in Ghent, Belgium. PCSS presented the results of the Polish pilot – an intelligent potato crop irrigation system that increased yields by as much as 26% compared to the reference field, while simultaneously minimizing water consumption.
80 years of the University Library in Wrocław – PCSS Experts at the Conference
2025-12-08
Between 4 and 5 December 2025, the anniversary conference “When Tradition Meets Technology. 80 Years of the University Library in Wrocław, 20 Years of the Digital Library of the University of Wrocław and Future Directions” was held at the University of Wrocław Library (BUWr). The event offered an important opportunity to reflect on the role of academic libraries in the era of digital transformation, and thus the participation of PCSS representatives — a key technological partner — was an essential part of the programme.
PCSS Is Among the Signatories of AI4LAM
2025-12-06
Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center has become a signatory of the Memorandum of Understanding that formally establishes AI4LAM (Artificial Intelligence for Libraries, Archives and Museums). The signing took place during the Fantastic Future 2025 conference held on 3–5 December 2025 at the British Library, with representatives from more than 40 institutions worldwide in attendance.
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.
Stay Connected: Subscribe to the 3D-4CH Newsletter
2026-01-12
The 3D-4CH project – which PCSS is a proud partner of – focuses on developing an Online Competence Center that will provide access to knowledge, tools and training for the 3D digitisation and preservation of cultural heritage. By subscribing to the 3D-4CH Newsletter, you will be among the first to find out about the launch of the Online Competence Center, with early insights into its content and upcoming offerings.
Cybersecurity threats discussed at the Biogas Congress
2025-12-19
The jubilee 10th Biogas Congress, held on December 16–17, 2025, became a platform for exchanging experiences in the fields of digitalization and security in modern energy systems. The event paid particular attention to the growing cyber threats that, amid ongoing digital transformation, increasingly affect the biogas and biomethane sectors.
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.
Security of time synchronization in critical infrastructure
2025-12-31
The international project “Assessment of Time Transfer Techniques For Resilient Regional (Transnational) UTC Infrastructure” will begin on February 2, 2026, led by PCSS. Implemented under the NAVISP programme of the European Space Agency, the initiative aims to strengthen the resilience of Europe’s time and frequency infrastructure. The project will focus on ensuring reliable synchronization sources for key sectors of the economy.
Poznań City Lab: Digital Twin and Future Technologies in the Heart of Greater Poland region
2025-12-18
As part of the Poznań City Lab initiative, an innovative virtual space has been launched to showcase advanced technological solutions developed in Poznań. The project, based on digital twin technology, serves as a platform for testing and demonstrating artificial intelligence systems and modern digital infrastructure.
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.
EuroQCI: Quantum Connections Between Poland and Europe Coming Soon
2025-12-30
Poland is strengthening its position within the European quantum technology ecosystem. Strategic projects for the development of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) communications, together with the satellite-based PIONIER-Q-SAT project, will connect the national PIONIER-Q network with the infrastructures of other EU countries. Initiatives implemented under the EuroQCI programme will create an innovative and secure quantum communication network, linking Poland with Western Europe, the Baltic states, and Southern Europe.
The MIND Challenge Program Finale
2025-12-16
The pilot edition of the MIND Challenge incubator program, coordinated by PCSS, has successfully been concluded. During the ceremonial Demo Day held at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, participants presented innovative prototype solutions developed by interdisciplinary teams using the living lab methodology.
“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.
Robert Pękal appointed to the Council for Digitization
2025-12-23
Robert Pękal, Director of PCSS, has been appointed as a member of the 6th term of the Council for Digitization by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski. This appointment confirms the Center’s expert role in shaping the strategic directions of Poland’s information society and digital economy development. The first meeting of the newly established advisory body is scheduled for January 16, 2026.
Ministry of Development and Regional Policy Representatives Visit PCSS
2025-12-12
On 8 December 2025, PCSS hosted a delegation from the Ministry of Development and Regional Policy, led by the Minister of Funds and Regional Policy, Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz. She was accompanied by Members of Parliament Ewa Schädler and Adam Luboński. The visit offered a valuable opportunity to present PCSS’ strategic research infrastructure and highlight our Center’s role in advancing digital transformation across both the region and the country.
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.
An Agreement for Cooperation within the EdgePL Project
2025-11-29
A cooperation agreement has been signed to launch EdgePL – a major national initiative aimed at building a pilot system of edge computing nodes across Poland. The signing took place at the Poznan University of Technology, where representatives of the consortium — including the Director of the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences — formalized their commitment to the project.
10th Biogas Congress coming soon. PCSS expert among speakers
2025-12-12
This year’s edition of the event organised by the publishers of “Magazyn Biomasa” will once again attract numerous representatives of the agricultural, technology and energy sectors, who, in close cooperation with investors and public administration bodies, are shaping the future of Polish agriculture. The event will take place on 16–17 December at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre in Warsaw and will naturally feature representatives of PCSS.
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.
Establishment of cooperation with Oak Ridge National Laboratory
2025-11-20
Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe has launched a collaboration with the prestigious American Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). ORNL is a leading research laboratory, renowned for its partnerships with global giants such as NASA, undertaking projects ranging from data science to advanced ecosystem modeling.
OpenAgri project presented in Belgium
2025-12-10
On 1–2 December 2025, the plenary meeting of the international OpenAgri project, focused on developing open technologies for agriculture, was held in Ghent, Belgium. PCSS presented the results of the Polish pilot – an intelligent potato crop irrigation system that increased yields by as much as 26% compared to the reference field, while simultaneously minimizing water consumption.
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.
The new TOP500 ranking announced at SC25 shows supercomputers at PCSS are among the best
2025-11-19
During the ongoing SC Conference in St. Louis, USA, the current TOP500 list has just been announced, presenting the ranking of the fastest supercomputers in the world. Our system PROXIMA was ranked 128th, and ALTAIR was ranked 360th.
80 years of the University Library in Wrocław – PCSS Experts at the Conference
2025-12-08
Between 4 and 5 December 2025, the anniversary conference “When Tradition Meets Technology. 80 Years of the University Library in Wrocław, 20 Years of the Digital Library of the University of Wrocław and Future Directions” was held at the University of Wrocław Library (BUWr). The event offered an important opportunity to reflect on the role of academic libraries in the era of digital transformation, and thus the participation of PCSS representatives — a key technological partner — was an essential part of the programme.
International Media on PSNC
2024-09-03
Here is a short sellection of recent articles on PSNC that have appeared in some international media.
Launch of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Model Access Service via API
2025-11-13
A new service providing access to artificial intelligence (AI) models via an API interface has been launched at PCSS. The service is designed to support scientific research, academic projects, and educational activities by offering Polish researchers and students advanced tools built on the secure PCSS HPC infrastructure.
PCSS Is Among the Signatories of AI4LAM
2025-12-06
Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center has become a signatory of the Memorandum of Understanding that formally establishes AI4LAM (Artificial Intelligence for Libraries, Archives and Museums). The signing took place during the Fantastic Future 2025 conference held on 3–5 December 2025 at the British Library, with representatives from more than 40 institutions worldwide in attendance.
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.