LRZ IT-Services for Science

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

[Leibniz-Rechenzentrum (LRZ)] provides flexible, secure, and networked IT services and modern infrastructures to support scientists and researchers.

Target Customer

{"Researchers and scientists at Bavarian universities, colleges, and research institutions","IT staff and administrators supporting scientific infrastructure","Students and researchers needing access to advanced computing, storage, and collaboration tools"}

Key Differentiator

LRZ combines flagship high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities (including SuperMUC-NG), a Quantum Integration Centre, extensive data storage and archiving, large-scale network connectivity via the Münchner Wissenschaftsnetz (MWN), virtualization and cloud offerings, energy-efficient operations, and specialized visualization/VR capabilities—all tailored to support science and research.

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in the provided content; value and implementation speed vary by service (e.g., HPC provisioning, cloud adoption, or training programs).

Pain Points

1Limited access to scalable, high-performance computing resources for research workloads
2Need for secure, scalable storage and long-term archiving of scientific data
3Complex IT infrastructure requiring integrated networking, security, and IT management for collaboration across institutions

Key Features

1High Performance Computing (HPC) and SuperMUC-NG
2Compute Cloud and Virtual Infrastructure (Cloud Compute, Attended Compute Cloud, Virtual Managed Server)
3Data storage and archiving (ISAR Cloud Storage, Data Science Storage, M365 Backup, Veeam Cloud Connect)
4Networking and related services via MWN (Internet access, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Eduroam, etc.)
5IT security and identity management (Information Security, HITS IS, DNSSECaaS, DNSaaS, Instituts-VPN)

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1CTO
2CIO
3IT Director
4Lab Manager
5Head of Research

Client Results

1Access to powerful computing resources and specialized research infrastructure
2Secure, scalable data storage and archiving solutions
3Improved collaboration and data sharing across Bavarian research institutions via MWN
4Support for training and education in advanced computing, AI, and data science
5Increased energy efficiency and optimized computing operations

Competitive Advantages

1Leading HPC capability with SuperMUC-NG and a dedicated quantum center
2Comprehensive, integrated portfolio (HPC, Cloud, storage, networking, security, visualization)
3Strong network connectivity through the Münchner Wissenschaftsnetz (MWN) for collaboration
4Commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable operation
5Emphasis on training, education, and research-focused support

Key Benefits

1Access to high-performance computing and specialized research infrastructure

2Secure, scalable data storage and archiving

3Strong network connectivity via MWN to collaborate across institutions

4Security, identity management, and IT compliance for research data

5Training and education offerings to build research IT capabilities

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A suite of IT services and infrastructures designed for science, research and teaching, including HPC, cloud, storage, networking, security, visualization, training, and support.

Target Market

Universities, universities of applied sciences, and research institutions in Bavaria, Germany

Unique Value Proposition

Integrated, research-focused IT infrastructure combining HPC, cloud, storage, networking, security, and visualization, backed by long-standing experience and energy-efficient operations.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the provided content

Pricing Model

Not specified

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