Conveners
Building a Unified Research Computing Platform at SCITAS
- Daniel Jana (EPFL)
Description
This presentation explores how SCITAS evolved from a traditional HPC center into a unified research computing platform focused on usability, consistency, and scalability. It highlights key transitions including pay-per-use services, integrated research data management, web-based access through Open OnDemand, and the adoption of DevOps and automation practices to support modern scientific workflows. By combining platform engineering with user-centered design, SCITAS is building an integrated digital ecosystem that simplifies access to advanced computing for a broad research community.
This presentation highlights how usability, environment consistency, and hybrid HPC-cloud integration work together to democratize access to advanced computing and support a more diverse, agile research community.