Leibniz-Rechenzentrum (LRZ) der Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften

The Leibniz-Rechenzentrum (LRZ) is a leading IT service center for the universities and scientific institutions in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, and Europe. Founded in 1962, it is today a central partner for high-performance computing and innovative IT solutions.

• High-Performance Computing: The LRZ operates supercomputers such as the SuperMUC-NG, which is among the fastest computers in the world and is integrated into the Gauss Centre for Supercomputing (GCS).
• IT Services: The LRZ offers a wide range of IT services, including email, web servers, internet access, virtual machines, cloud solutions, and the Munich Scientific Network (MWN).
• Research Support: It supports research projects in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and quantum computing.

The main mission of the LRZ is to promote scientific research through innovative IT solutions and to serve as a central IT partner for the academic community. Values such as innovation, collaboration, and sustainability shape the work of the LRZ.

• Energy Efficiency: The SuperMUC is one of the most energy-efficient supercomputers in the world, as it is cooled with warm water.
• Research Promotion: The LRZ is involved in numerous national and international research projects to drive digital transformation in various fields.
• Educational Offerings: It regularly offers courses and workshops to support the academic community in the areas of AI and Big Data.

The LRZ is actively involved in initiatives such as the Munich Quantum Valley and the Open Search Foundation. It organizes events such as the Open House Day and the Open Search Symposium to raise public awareness of topics such as quantum computing and open internet search.

• 1 - https://webarchiv.typo3.tum.de/TUM/fg/bayerische-akademie-der-wissenschaften/leibniz-rechenzentrum-lrz/index.html
• 2 - https://www.lrz.de/wir/kontakt/adresse/
• 3 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leibniz-Rechenzentrum
• 4 - https://www.lrz.de/services/compute/grid_en/certificate_en/host_certif_en/
• 5 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leibniz_Supercomputing_Centre