Today at PCSS a significant step towards making Europe a leader in AI technology has been taken. The PIAST-AI Factory at the Poznań Center was selected by the European Commission to participate in the “AI Factories” program. This makes the Capital of Wielkopolska region a crucial driving force in the development of fields such as: IT, cybersecurity, space technologies, robotics, and sustainable development.
At the beginning of June 2025, a Hosting Agreement which confirms the location of the AI Factory at PCSS was signed. In July, the PIAST-AI Consortium will commence its activities in cooperation with: the Poznań University of Technology, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, and Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, as well as with regional clusters and innovation hubs, particularly the Wielkopolska ICT Cluster. The investment is supported by the Ministry of Digitalization, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and the Ministry of Finance, which coordinates the entire process.
As a part of the Factory, a server for AI computing applications will be purchased. It will be equipped with over 1000 graphics cards and integrated with the quantum and computing ecosystem.
Comprehensive services based on the PIAST-AI system are set to be launched in the third quarter of 2026. The use of cutting-edge AI technologies will spur innovation and ensure Poland’s digital competitiveness globally. The benefits of this investment are hard to overstate. It will create a dynamic knowledge-sharing system that addresses social, environmental, and economic challenges. The launch of PIAST-AI also marks a significant step towards Europe’s technological sovereignty, based on the ethical application of artificial intelligence and a commitment to sustainable development in this field.
Dariusz Standerski, Polish Secretary of State for Digital Affairs:
– We are launching one of the most ambitious technology projects in recent years – the construction of PIAST-AI, a next-generation artificial intelligence factory. This investment will not only accelerate the development of national technologies but also strengthen Poland’s position as a key player in the European AI ecosystem. I believe PIAST-AI will become a hub of innovation for scientists, entrepreneurs, and engineers across the region.
Robert Pękal, Director of PCSS:
– The EuroHPC JU’s decision to locate the Piast-AI Factory at the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PCSS) is a great honor for us and a testament to many years of hard work by our team. We are proud that PCSS will become the heart of AI innovation in Poland and an important pillar in building European technological sovereignty. This investment is not just about equipment and infrastructure; it’s primarily an opportunity to create a dynamic collaborative environment that will attract talent and enable the development of groundbreaking solutions to address the challenges of the modern world. I believe that, together with our academic and industrial partners, we will be able to fully leverage the potential of Piast-AI for the benefit of science, the economy, and society.
Open Call of the 3D-4CH project
2026-09-09
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.
The 3D-4CH project has just reached its halfway point
2026-08-31
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.
AI and the market: topics at the młodo_sfera festival
2026-08-27
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 New Era of eduMEET: Scalable and Unrivaled Videoconferencing Federation for Academia and Research
2026-07-24
The open-source videoconferencing platform eduMEET, developed with significant contribution from PCSS, is entering a new phase of development. The primary direction of these changes is the establishment of a pan-European, federated service built on the distributed infrastructure of national research and education networks (NRENs). This solution combines full data sovereignty with unprecedented scalability and reliability.
OPERAS 2025 Annual Report Published
2026-07-21
The 2025 Annual Report of the OPERAS European research infrastructure has been made available on Zenodo. The publication summarizes a year of intense development, international collaboration, and progress in building an open and sustainable scholarly communication ecosystem within the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH).
“Nauka na wakacjach/Science on Vacation”: The Future of Quantum Technologies and AI
2026-07-20
On July 23, as part of the 11th edition of the "Science on Vacation" series, a public lecture will be delivered by Robert Pękal, Director of PCSS. Aimed at residents of the Hel Peninsula as well as tourists staying in the area, the event will serve as an opportunity for a science journey through the world of tomorrow's technology. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Polish Academy of Sciences Creative Work House in Jurata, and admission is free.
Poznań Zero Waste Map recognized in the Skrzydła IT w Administracji competition
2026-04-16
The Poznań Zero Waste Map, created through a collaboration between the City of Poznań and PCSS, has received an honorable mention in the prestigious IT Wings in Administration (Skrzydła IT w Administracji) competition. The project was recognized in the "e-Services for Citizens" category as a model implementation of modern technologies supporting the circular economy. This marks yet another confirmation of the effective synergy between science and local government in the digital transformation of the capital of Greater Poland.
PIAST-Q system officially launched
2026-04-14
On the occasion of World Quantum Day, a key step in the development of quantum technologies in Poland and Europe was announced. The PIAST-Q computer system has successfully passed acceptance procedures and has been officially launched at PCSS. This marks the unit's full readiness to perform advanced computational operations.
Innovative Poznań: The first meeting on 29 September at PCSS
2026-08-26
On September 29, 2026, PCSS will host the first meeting of the “Innovative Pozań” initiative. The event will focus on bio-based raw mateials and food products for conscious consumers, providing entrepreneurs with a platform to develop innovative ideas and establish connections with the research sector and academia.
PPAM 2026: PCSS co-organizes the 16th International Conference on Parallel Processing and Applied Mathematics
2026-07-29
From August 30 to September 2, Poznań will host the 16th edition of the International Conference on Parallel Processing and Applied Mathematics (PPAM 2026). Dedicated to the latest advances in parallel and distributed processing as well as applied mathematics, the event is co-organized by the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PCSS) in cooperation with the Częstochowa University of Technology and Poznań University of Technology.
Meeting of the Advisory Board and Stakeholder Panel in the 3D 4CH project
2026-07-23
As part of the 3D-4CH project, an online meeting of the Advisory Board and the Stakeholder Panel was organized to discuss key achievements to date and future directions for the development of digital technologies in cultural heritage preservation. Highlights included the presentation of the newly launched online platform and a framework for measuring the impact of the initiative's activities. PCSS is actively involved in the initiative, supporting the establishment of the 3D Competence Centre and the development of dedicated tools.
PCSS at the ISC High Performance 2026 in Hamburg
2026-06-29
From June 23 to 25, 2026, representatives of PCSS participated in the ISC High Performance 2026 international conference and exhibition in Hamburg. During this year's edition, PCSS showcased its key research and development initiatives, with a particular focus on the KMD4EOSC project, advanced HPC services, and innovations in quantum technologies.
A summary meeting of the representatives of the E-RIHS.pl DIGILAB Workspace project consortium
2026-06-22
During a meeting of representatives from the E-RIHS.pl DIGILAB Workspace project consortium, a key milestone in the construction of a modern digital platform dedicated to cultural heritage research in Poland was summarized.
CBRE Business Clubs meeting at PCSS
2026-06-17
Exchanging knowledge, networking and building cross-sector bridges for collaboration: this is how one could briefly summarize the exceptional event held at PCSS. On June 16 2026, we had the great pleasure of hosting distinguished business leaders and representatives from leading brands and organizations – spanning sectors such as logistics, advanced technology, finance, retail etc. It was a day filled with intense knowledge sharing and networking, featuring discussions on key topics related to AI and cybersecurity.
New leadership for EuroHPC JU advisory groups
2026-06-10
On June 8-9 2026, the inaugural meetings of the newly elected advisory groups of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking took place in Luxembourg. During the meetings the chairs and vice-chairs were selected. These bodies comprising of RIAG, INFRAG and the newly established QTAG, will be responsible for providing independent expertise to support the development of the European computing and quantum ecosystem. A key feature of these new structures is the inclusion of a representative from PCSS in this prestigious Quantum Technology Advisory Group.
TNC’26: Digital Sisu
2026-05-29
Over 900 participants from nearly 70 countries—these are the numbers behind TNC, the largest conference dedicated to research and education networks in Europe. The organizers of this year's edition invite everyone to the capital of Finland, Helsinki, to jointly address the challenges facing the world of technology. Representatives from PCSS will participate in the event across multiple dimensions and aspects. The Poznań Center will also serve as the main technological partner of the conference.
The Polish PIONIER quantum network has the longest range in Europe. The PIONIER-Q project featured in the PARP report
2026-07-31
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.
ECHOLOT Project: The first issue of the newsletter dedicated to digital cultural heritage has been released
2026-07-27
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.
PCSS projects presented in GÉANT CONNECT Magazine
2026-07-13
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.
Associated Press: PCSS as the pillar of technological transformation
2026-03-17
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.
PCSS Provides AI Technology: Large Language Models within Your Reach
2026-03-16
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.
About us: Practical implementation of domestic language models
2026-02-22
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.
PCSS expert co‑author of a scientific publication in a prestigious journal on the modular reference architecture of SHOP4CF
2026-01-28
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’ 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.
Open Call of the 3D-4CH project
2026-09-09
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.
Innovative Poznań: The first meeting on 29 September at PCSS
2026-08-26
On September 29, 2026, PCSS will host the first meeting of the “Innovative Pozań” initiative. The event will focus on bio-based raw mateials and food products for conscious consumers, providing entrepreneurs with a platform to develop innovative ideas and establish connections with the research sector and academia.
The Polish PIONIER quantum network has the longest range in Europe. The PIONIER-Q project featured in the PARP report
2026-07-31
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 3D-4CH project has just reached its halfway point
2026-08-31
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.
PPAM 2026: PCSS co-organizes the 16th International Conference on Parallel Processing and Applied Mathematics
2026-07-29
From August 30 to September 2, Poznań will host the 16th edition of the International Conference on Parallel Processing and Applied Mathematics (PPAM 2026). Dedicated to the latest advances in parallel and distributed processing as well as applied mathematics, the event is co-organized by the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PCSS) in cooperation with the Częstochowa University of Technology and Poznań University of Technology.
ECHOLOT Project: The first issue of the newsletter dedicated to digital cultural heritage has been released
2026-07-27
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.
AI and the market: topics at the młodo_sfera festival
2026-08-27
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.
Meeting of the Advisory Board and Stakeholder Panel in the 3D 4CH project
2026-07-23
As part of the 3D-4CH project, an online meeting of the Advisory Board and the Stakeholder Panel was organized to discuss key achievements to date and future directions for the development of digital technologies in cultural heritage preservation. Highlights included the presentation of the newly launched online platform and a framework for measuring the impact of the initiative's activities. PCSS is actively involved in the initiative, supporting the establishment of the 3D Competence Centre and the development of dedicated tools.
PCSS projects presented in GÉANT CONNECT Magazine
2026-07-13
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 New Era of eduMEET: Scalable and Unrivaled Videoconferencing Federation for Academia and Research
2026-07-24
The open-source videoconferencing platform eduMEET, developed with significant contribution from PCSS, is entering a new phase of development. The primary direction of these changes is the establishment of a pan-European, federated service built on the distributed infrastructure of national research and education networks (NRENs). This solution combines full data sovereignty with unprecedented scalability and reliability.
PCSS at the ISC High Performance 2026 in Hamburg
2026-06-29
From June 23 to 25, 2026, representatives of PCSS participated in the ISC High Performance 2026 international conference and exhibition in Hamburg. During this year's edition, PCSS showcased its key research and development initiatives, with a particular focus on the KMD4EOSC project, advanced HPC services, and innovations in quantum technologies.
Associated Press: PCSS as the pillar of technological transformation
2026-03-17
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.
OPERAS 2025 Annual Report Published
2026-07-21
The 2025 Annual Report of the OPERAS European research infrastructure has been made available on Zenodo. The publication summarizes a year of intense development, international collaboration, and progress in building an open and sustainable scholarly communication ecosystem within the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH).
A summary meeting of the representatives of the E-RIHS.pl DIGILAB Workspace project consortium
2026-06-22
During a meeting of representatives from the E-RIHS.pl DIGILAB Workspace project consortium, a key milestone in the construction of a modern digital platform dedicated to cultural heritage research in Poland was summarized.
PCSS Provides AI Technology: Large Language Models within Your Reach
2026-03-16
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.
“Nauka na wakacjach/Science on Vacation”: The Future of Quantum Technologies and AI
2026-07-20
On July 23, as part of the 11th edition of the "Science on Vacation" series, a public lecture will be delivered by Robert Pękal, Director of PCSS. Aimed at residents of the Hel Peninsula as well as tourists staying in the area, the event will serve as an opportunity for a science journey through the world of tomorrow's technology. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Polish Academy of Sciences Creative Work House in Jurata, and admission is free.
CBRE Business Clubs meeting at PCSS
2026-06-17
Exchanging knowledge, networking and building cross-sector bridges for collaboration: this is how one could briefly summarize the exceptional event held at PCSS. On June 16 2026, we had the great pleasure of hosting distinguished business leaders and representatives from leading brands and organizations – spanning sectors such as logistics, advanced technology, finance, retail etc. It was a day filled with intense knowledge sharing and networking, featuring discussions on key topics related to AI and cybersecurity.
About us: Practical implementation of domestic language models
2026-02-22
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.
Poznań Zero Waste Map recognized in the Skrzydła IT w Administracji competition
2026-04-16
The Poznań Zero Waste Map, created through a collaboration between the City of Poznań and PCSS, has received an honorable mention in the prestigious IT Wings in Administration (Skrzydła IT w Administracji) competition. The project was recognized in the "e-Services for Citizens" category as a model implementation of modern technologies supporting the circular economy. This marks yet another confirmation of the effective synergy between science and local government in the digital transformation of the capital of Greater Poland.
New leadership for EuroHPC JU advisory groups
2026-06-10
On June 8-9 2026, the inaugural meetings of the newly elected advisory groups of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking took place in Luxembourg. During the meetings the chairs and vice-chairs were selected. These bodies comprising of RIAG, INFRAG and the newly established QTAG, will be responsible for providing independent expertise to support the development of the European computing and quantum ecosystem. A key feature of these new structures is the inclusion of a representative from PCSS in this prestigious Quantum Technology Advisory Group.
PCSS expert co‑author of a scientific publication in a prestigious journal on the modular reference architecture of SHOP4CF
2026-01-28
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.
PIAST-Q system officially launched
2026-04-14
On the occasion of World Quantum Day, a key step in the development of quantum technologies in Poland and Europe was announced. The PIAST-Q computer system has successfully passed acceptance procedures and has been officially launched at PCSS. This marks the unit's full readiness to perform advanced computational operations.
TNC’26: Digital Sisu
2026-05-29
Over 900 participants from nearly 70 countries—these are the numbers behind TNC, the largest conference dedicated to research and education networks in Europe. The organizers of this year's edition invite everyone to the capital of Finland, Helsinki, to jointly address the challenges facing the world of technology. Representatives from PCSS will participate in the event across multiple dimensions and aspects. The Poznań Center will also serve as the main technological partner of the conference.
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.