The Central Computing Service Unit (USC-C) coordinates and manages INAF's digital ecosystem, providing the scientific and administrative community with the technological infrastructure necessary for excellence in astrophysical research.
The USC-C's activities are built upon three fundamental pillars: computing power, data heritage management, and the delivery of cross-cutting IT services.
Our Areas of Operation:
Computing Resources
To meet the challenges posed by modern astrophysical projects, the USC-C provides a cutting-edge, distributed computing infrastructure. From High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems to cloud solutions, we offer the computational support required for processing massive datasets and simulating complex models.
Data Preservation and IA2
The curation and preservation of scientific data are essential to ensuring the long-term accessibility and reproducibility of research. Through the IA2 (Italian Center for Astronomical Archives), the USC-C manages long-term archiving, dataset interoperability, and integration with Virtual Observatory (VO) protocols.
IT Services and INAF Cloud
The USC-C's Sector 4 is dedicated to the management of IT services and the INAF Cloud platform. This section provides essential tools for the daily work of the Institute's personnel, ensuring connectivity, collaborative platforms, and integrated software solutions to support both research and administrative activities.