Call for e-infrastructure resources 18.06.2024 The call for national e-infrastructure resources for the next allocation period is open. We offer HPC, data storage and AI resources for research and education. The deadline is 29 August.
Norway can invest in AI research with a new national supercomputer 14.06.2024 Norway can invest in AI research with a new national supercomputer 14.06.2024 The contract is now signed. Norway is getting a new supercomputer that can become a central engine in realising
Introducing NIRD Data Peak and NIRD Data Lake 10.06.2024 We are happy to announce significant updates to our storage services. The updates bring improvements in several areas, from capacity and capabilities to performance and costs. New and existing projects can better tailor their storage services to specific needs.
Huge Contract Awarded: Norway's Most Powerful Supercomputer is Coming Soon 28.05.2024 The procurement competition to secure Norway's next supercomputer has now been conducted. This will be Norway's most powerful supercomputer ever and will give a significant boost to national AI research and innovation.
Summary of User Survey 2023 27.05.2024 The survey aims to determine overall user satisfaction with the national e-infrastructure services and elicit feedback from our users. Once again, we are pleased to report that our users are satisfied with our services.
Introduction of Two-Factor Authentication on Fram and Saga 16.05.2024 Starting today, Sigma2 is implementing two-factor authentication on SSH across our systems. Initially, this will be offered on the Fram and Saga resources.
DigiFarm Revolutionises Agriculture with Artificial Intelligence 14.05.2024 Norwegian company DigiFarm uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and supercomputers to streamline agriculture and prevent deforestation. Their AI model was recently tested LUMI, providing valuable data for farmers and agricultural authorities worldwide.
We're thrilled to present our Annual Report for 2023 18.03.2024 As we explore the key trends that shaped our organisation in 2023, one stands out: the rise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). You'll find this theme reflected throughout the report.
Big steps towards a Norwegian answer to ChatGPT 08.03.2024 At the end of last year, something crucial happened to speed up the Norwegian counterpart to ChatGPT being developed by the Language Technology Group (LTG) at the University of Oslo.
Procuring Norway`s next national supercomputer 22.02.2024 We are actively planning the acquisition of Norway's next supercomputer and aim to ensure sufficient HPC capacity for researchers in 2025-2029. This will be the first national supercomputer installed in our data hall inside the mountain at Lefdal Mine Datacenter.
Updated policies and application for CoreTrustSeal Certification for the Research Data Archive 09.02.2024 As part of the ongoing renovations for the NIRD Research Data Archive, we have conducted a comprehensive review of our archiving services policies and terms.
Welcome to our new website 11.01.2024 We are happy to announce the launch of our new website. Our new setup is designed to be more user-friendly and intuitive, ensuring that our visitors can easily find the information they need.
Call for e-infrastructure resources 14.12.2023 Researchers who need storage and HPC resources may now apply to our call for e-infrastructure resources. The deadline is 1 February 2024.
Major grant boosts quest to map the microcosm of the Universe 13.12.2023 This allocation will enable extensive simulations and analyses to map out particle physics theories.
Coming soon: The Next Generation Research Data Archive 12.12.2023 The new service will replace our current Research Data Archive, which to date is the largest archive for research data in Norway with almost 1.000 TB of published data.
The next-generation Research Data Archive: Use cases and implementation timeline 11.12.2023 The project will be implemented in several sprints, focusing on high-priority use cases such as uploading large volumes of data, customising metadata schemas, and data streaming.
LUMI retains its position as Europe’s fastest supercomputer 14.11.2023 LUMI, EuroHPC Joint Undertaking’s flagship supercomputer, retained its position as the most powerful supercomputer in Europe on this biannual list.
Dedicated to research excellence: Welcome to new and returning users 17.10.2023 Before our 2nd resource allocation period this year, which commenced on 1 October, we received more than 500 applications from projects needing high-performance computing (HPC) and storage services.
Supercomputer Saga receives major GPU compute capacity boost 12.10.2023 This upgrade is positioned to bring in a whole new level of computing power and exciting possibilities for researchers in various fields.
NAIC kick off: Shaping the Technology Future together 11.10.2023 The Norwegian AI community, inspired by the growth in AI exploration, has come together to launch the Norwegian AI Cloud (NAIC) project. This initiative aims to gather and share resources effectively for research and society.