Computing with light
The world's first photonic AI processor from Q.ANT goes into operation at the LRZ. This milestone deployment enables us to evaluate photonic acceleration for artificial intelligence (AI) and simulation workloads – offering a path toward significantly higher performance with drastically lower energy consumption.
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Network
The Munich Scientific Network (MWN) opens the door to the Internet for universities, colleges and research institutions.About the MWN
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Energy-efficiency28.10.2025LRZ expansion: More space for data centre infrastructure
Supercomputing, quantum systems and AI clusters require significantly more energy and cooling. In order to ensure that…
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15.10.2025From Auto Research to AI
From automotive research to computer science and high-performance computing, and from there to artificial intelligence:…
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SupercomputingEnergy Efficiency15.10.2025Efficient software for more efficient computing
Efficiency and sustainability in high-performance computing lie at the heart of KONWIHR. To this end, the funding scheme…
Workshops & Training
At the LRZ, you can learn how to use supercomputers and quantum computers as well as artificial intelligence (AI) methods. LRZ specialists and experts from other research institutions will explain important techniques or how to optimise codes and algorithms in online courses and on-site at the LRZ.
Research projects at LRZ
We research the latest computer and storage technologies as well as internet tools. Together with partners, we develop technologies for future computing, energy-efficient computing and IT security, as well as tools for data analytics and the development of artificial intelligence systems amongst others.
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SupercomputingFuture ComputingSEANERGYS
SEANERGYS (Software for Efficient and Energy-Aware Supercomputers) is a software development project funded by the…
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AI & Data ScienceBig Data & AIHammerHAI
HammerHAI (Hybrid and Advanced Machine Learning Platform for Manufacturing, Engineering, And Research @ HLRS) will…
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SupercomputingFuture ComputingScalNEXT
The ScalNEXT (Scalable Network-centric EXecuTion) project deals with the optimisation of data management and the control…
#WeAreLRZ - will you be, too?
The LRZ is growing: New technologies and new tasks need additional talent: Check out our current vacancies in the areas of computer science, facility management, administration as well as jobs for students.
