Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe | Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center

ICT Research and Development Center

PSNC 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!

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PCSS representatives in the Collegium Da Vinci Employers’ Council
2026-03-27
The Employers' Council of Collegium Da Vinci in Poznań is an advisory body of the university, comprising business representatives, which helps align educational programs with current labor market demands. The university emphasizes collaboration with practitioners to ensure a high employment rate. Urszula Grygier-Soboń, Deputy Plenipotentiary of the ICHB PAS Director for PCSS matters, and Dr. Magdalena Baranowska-Szczepańska from the Cooperation and External Relations Department, have been appointed to the Council.
PIONIER-Q: Construction of Cross-Border Quantum Key Encryption Connections
2026-03-25
A key stage in the construction of the nationwide quantum key infrastructure, connecting High-Performance Computing centers within the PIONIER network, has been completed. During the March meeting with the European Commission, the test results were successfully summarized, and a strategy for further expansion of cross-border connections was presented.
A modern quantum infrastructure connecting Germany, Poland, and Czechia is being developed
2026-03-20
In March, the QKD Network Germany-Poland-Czechia project was launched, which aims to create a secure, attack-resistant quantum infrastructure (QCI) connecting the three countries in our region. This will be the most extensive network in Central Europe utilizing Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)—a technology for generating and distributing cryptographic keys that is resistant even to future threats arising from the use of quantum computers. The initiative strengthens the cybersecurity of the states, ensuring secure communication between public institutions, critical infrastructure operators, the scientific sector, and data centers. One of the project partners is PCSS.
PCSS as a member of the consortium funded by a 13-million-PLN grant from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW)
2026-03-06
The Polish node of the European research infrastructure E-RIHS ERIC has received a grant exceeding 13 million PLN from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. These funds will secure the project's development for the next five years. PCSS, as a key member of the consortium coordinated by Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, is thus fulfilling its mission at the intersection of modern technologies, science, and cultural heritage protection.

AI Innovations and Networking: Report from Spark Demo Day and Business Mixer
2026-03-05
An event combining Spark Demo Day and Business Mixer took place at the Łódź Special Economic Zone headquarters, where the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PCSS) presented its technological offerings. The meeting, organized on March 5, gathered over 250 companies from across Poland, serving as a platform for establishing strategic business relationships and showcasing solutions developed under the Spark 3.0 program.
PCSS supports the PRACE FENIX 2025 call for proposals.
2026-02-06
As part of the ongoing PRACE FENIX 2025 call for proposals, the offer of available infrastructure has been expanded to include additional cloud resources provided by PCSS. This initiative aims to support European research projects requiring advanced computing services and to provide free access to modern IT technologies for the scientific sector.
Poznań is ready for the AI Gigafactory – PCSS as a pillar of technological breakthrough.
2026-02-04
Poznań is emerging as one of the pillars of artificial intelligence in Central and Eastern Europe, and the Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS) plays a key role in this process. As the operator of the PIONIER network and the national leader in research infrastructure, PCSS is laying the foundation for the development of large-scale AI systems, combining unique expertise with the highest data security standards.
Inauguration of the UMWW Council for Artificial Intelligence
2026-02-03
In the headquarters of the Marshal's Office of the Greater Poland Voivodeship in Poznań, the activities of the Council for Artificial Intelligence were inaugurated. As an advisory body, it will support the processes of building a modern economy and administration based on AI foundations. The main goal of the established body is to develop innovative technological solutions, with particular emphasis on their practical application in the areas of healthcare, ecology, and public services provided to the region's residents.

Events >

PSNC Energy Lab: Meeting of the Subcommittee for Eastern Wielkopolska
2026-03-24
During the 13th meeting of the Subcommittee for Eastern Wielkopolska in Konin (March 24, 2026), progress was presented on key strategic projects for the region. One of the pillars of the discussed activities is the PSNC EnergyLab project, implemented by PCSS, which serves as the research and development (R&D) foundation for a comprehensive socio-economic and energy transformation.
The ECHOES Second Annual Event: Conference Summary
2026-03-23
From March 16–20, PCSS became the European hub for debate on the future of digital cultural heritage. Partners of the ECHOES project, representatives of the European Commission, and sister projects of ECCCH gathered to review progress to date and outline development directions for the joint data platform.
Visit of Wielkopolski National Park Representatives to PCSS
2026-03-17
A meeting took place at PCSS with representatives from the management and staff of the Wielkopolski National Park. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize the guests with the advanced research infrastructure and discuss the potential of digital solutions for environmental protection. The event laid the foundation for future collaboration at the intersection of natural sciences and IT technology.
IN.SE.CON 2026: three stages, one agenda – digital security
2026-03-16
Cyberattacks, artificial intelligence, dual-use technologies, and critical infrastructure security—these are just some of the topics that will take center stage at the International Congress on Cybersecurity and Breakthrough Technologies IN.SE.CON 2026, co-organized by the Ministry of National Defence and the MTP Group. On April 15–16, at the Poznań Congress Center, representatives from government, the military, business, and cybersecurity experts will gather to discuss the most pressing challenges related to the digital security of states and organizations. The event is under the patronage of PCSS. This year's program will be delivered across three parallel stages tailored to the needs of decision-makers, business representatives, and operational specialists.

New Leadership of the Konsorcjum PIONIER Council – Artur Binczewski Appointed Chair for the 2026–2028 Term
2026-02-23
On 18 February this year, a reporting and election meeting of the Council of the Konsorcjum PIONIER was held at the Pałac Staszica. The most important item on the agenda was the conclusion of the long-standing mission of Dr. Eng. Maciej Stroiński, who had served as Chair of the PIONIER Consortium Council. Artur Binczewski, Head of the Network Technologies Division at Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS), was elected as the new Chair of the Council.
Madrid as the Data Capital: A Summary of Data Spaces Symposium 2026
2026-02-19
The fourth edition of the most important event dedicated to European data spaces has come to a close. Following successful gatherings in The Hague, Frankfurt, and Warsaw, this time digital sector leaders met in Madrid. This year’s theme—“Accelerating adoption. Increasing impact”—set the direction for discussions on the future of the global data-driven economy.
The Future of the European Heritage Cloud: A Report from the ECHOES Project Event in Brussels
2026-02-19
On February 5, 2026, a key meeting of the ECHOES project took place in Brussels, titled: "Towards a distributed, multi-level, collaborative governance for the Cultural Heritage Cloud." The event brought together European policymakers, representatives of EU institutions, and experts from the cultural heritage sector.
INFINITY: Support for the European Cultural Heritage Collaboration Cloud
2026-02-17
Representatives of the PCSS Digital Libraries and Knowledge Platforms Department took part in Bologna in the kick-off meeting of the INFINITY project. This pioneering research and innovation initiative, funded by the Horizon Europe programme, aims to provide technological and policy support for the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH).

Articles and reports >

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.
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.

News >

Events >

Articles and reports >

PCSS representatives in the Collegium Da Vinci Employers’ Council
2026-03-27
The Employers' Council of Collegium Da Vinci in Poznań is an advisory body of the university, comprising business representatives, which helps align educational programs with current labor market demands. The university emphasizes collaboration with practitioners to ensure a high employment rate. Urszula Grygier-Soboń, Deputy Plenipotentiary of the ICHB PAS Director for PCSS matters, and Dr. Magdalena Baranowska-Szczepańska from the Cooperation and External Relations Department, have been appointed to the Council.

PSNC Energy Lab: Meeting of the Subcommittee for Eastern Wielkopolska
2026-03-24
During the 13th meeting of the Subcommittee for Eastern Wielkopolska in Konin (March 24, 2026), progress was presented on key strategic projects for the region. One of the pillars of the discussed activities is the PSNC EnergyLab project, implemented by PCSS, which serves as the research and development (R&D) foundation for a comprehensive socio-economic and energy transformation.

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.

PIONIER-Q: Construction of Cross-Border Quantum Key Encryption Connections
2026-03-25
A key stage in the construction of the nationwide quantum key infrastructure, connecting High-Performance Computing centers within the PIONIER network, has been completed. During the March meeting with the European Commission, the test results were successfully summarized, and a strategy for further expansion of cross-border connections was presented.

The ECHOES Second Annual Event: Conference Summary
2026-03-23
From March 16–20, PCSS became the European hub for debate on the future of digital cultural heritage. Partners of the ECHOES project, representatives of the European Commission, and sister projects of ECCCH gathered to review progress to date and outline development directions for the joint data platform.

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.

A modern quantum infrastructure connecting Germany, Poland, and Czechia is being developed
2026-03-20
In March, the QKD Network Germany-Poland-Czechia project was launched, which aims to create a secure, attack-resistant quantum infrastructure (QCI) connecting the three countries in our region. This will be the most extensive network in Central Europe utilizing Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)—a technology for generating and distributing cryptographic keys that is resistant even to future threats arising from the use of quantum computers. The initiative strengthens the cybersecurity of the states, ensuring secure communication between public institutions, critical infrastructure operators, the scientific sector, and data centers. One of the project partners is PCSS.

Visit of Wielkopolski National Park Representatives to PCSS
2026-03-17
A meeting took place at PCSS with representatives from the management and staff of the Wielkopolski National Park. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize the guests with the advanced research infrastructure and discuss the potential of digital solutions for environmental protection. The event laid the foundation for future collaboration at the intersection of natural sciences and IT technology.

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 as a member of the consortium funded by a 13-million-PLN grant from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW)
2026-03-06
The Polish node of the European research infrastructure E-RIHS ERIC has received a grant exceeding 13 million PLN from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. These funds will secure the project's development for the next five years. PCSS, as a key member of the consortium coordinated by Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, is thus fulfilling its mission at the intersection of modern technologies, science, and cultural heritage protection.

IN.SE.CON 2026: three stages, one agenda – digital security
2026-03-16
Cyberattacks, artificial intelligence, dual-use technologies, and critical infrastructure security—these are just some of the topics that will take center stage at the International Congress on Cybersecurity and Breakthrough Technologies IN.SE.CON 2026, co-organized by the Ministry of National Defence and the MTP Group. On April 15–16, at the Poznań Congress Center, representatives from government, the military, business, and cybersecurity experts will gather to discuss the most pressing challenges related to the digital security of states and organizations. The event is under the patronage of PCSS. This year's program will be delivered across three parallel stages tailored to the needs of decision-makers, business representatives, and operational specialists.

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.

AI Innovations and Networking: Report from Spark Demo Day and Business Mixer
2026-03-05
An event combining Spark Demo Day and Business Mixer took place at the Łódź Special Economic Zone headquarters, where the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PCSS) presented its technological offerings. The meeting, organized on March 5, gathered over 250 companies from across Poland, serving as a platform for establishing strategic business relationships and showcasing solutions developed under the Spark 3.0 program.

New Leadership of the Konsorcjum PIONIER Council – Artur Binczewski Appointed Chair for the 2026–2028 Term
2026-02-23
On 18 February this year, a reporting and election meeting of the Council of the Konsorcjum PIONIER was held at the Pałac Staszica. The most important item on the agenda was the conclusion of the long-standing mission of Dr. Eng. Maciej Stroiński, who had served as Chair of the PIONIER Consortium Council. Artur Binczewski, Head of the Network Technologies Division at Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS), was elected as the new Chair of the Council.

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 supports the PRACE FENIX 2025 call for proposals.
2026-02-06
As part of the ongoing PRACE FENIX 2025 call for proposals, the offer of available infrastructure has been expanded to include additional cloud resources provided by PCSS. This initiative aims to support European research projects requiring advanced computing services and to provide free access to modern IT technologies for the scientific sector.

Madrid as the Data Capital: A Summary of Data Spaces Symposium 2026
2026-02-19
The fourth edition of the most important event dedicated to European data spaces has come to a close. Following successful gatherings in The Hague, Frankfurt, and Warsaw, this time digital sector leaders met in Madrid. This year’s theme—“Accelerating adoption. Increasing impact”—set the direction for discussions on the future of the global data-driven economy.

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.

Poznań is ready for the AI Gigafactory – PCSS as a pillar of technological breakthrough.
2026-02-04
Poznań is emerging as one of the pillars of artificial intelligence in Central and Eastern Europe, and the Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS) plays a key role in this process. As the operator of the PIONIER network and the national leader in research infrastructure, PCSS is laying the foundation for the development of large-scale AI systems, combining unique expertise with the highest data security standards.

The Future of the European Heritage Cloud: A Report from the ECHOES Project Event in Brussels
2026-02-19
On February 5, 2026, a key meeting of the ECHOES project took place in Brussels, titled: "Towards a distributed, multi-level, collaborative governance for the Cultural Heritage Cloud." The event brought together European policymakers, representatives of EU institutions, and experts from the cultural heritage sector.

“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.

Inauguration of the UMWW Council for Artificial Intelligence
2026-02-03
In the headquarters of the Marshal's Office of the Greater Poland Voivodeship in Poznań, the activities of the Council for Artificial Intelligence were inaugurated. As an advisory body, it will support the processes of building a modern economy and administration based on AI foundations. The main goal of the established body is to develop innovative technological solutions, with particular emphasis on their practical application in the areas of healthcare, ecology, and public services provided to the region's residents.

INFINITY: Support for the European Cultural Heritage Collaboration Cloud
2026-02-17
Representatives of the PCSS Digital Libraries and Knowledge Platforms Department took part in Bologna in the kick-off meeting of the INFINITY project. This pioneering research and innovation initiative, funded by the Horizon Europe programme, aims to provide technological and policy support for the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH).

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.

e-Infrastructure Center

Our mission is “Integration and development of IT infrastructure of science”. We provide the scientific community with access to world-class IT infrastructure. As the operator of the national PIONIER network and the city’s POZMAN network, we provide fast and secure access to the Internet and network services at international, national and local level. As a Supercomputing Center, we offer a wide range of computing services, access to virtual servers, cloud services, while allowing for fast and scalable data management.

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European Open Science Cloud (EOSC)

Polish Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

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Climate and natural environment

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Dissemination and promotion

Smart cities and civil society

Startups and business incubation

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Next generation networks

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Archiving and disk resources

Clouds, virtualization and grids

Digitisation and digital content

Visualisation, immersion and interaction

Processing and transmission of multimedia

Remote presence and videoconferencing

Artificial intelligence and machine learning

Motion tracking and biometrics

Mobile applications

Web portals, services and applications

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