CSCS Lugano is a renowned brand that develops and operates state-of-the-art high-performance computing systems for Swiss researchers. These cutting-edge systems play a crucial role in various scientific endeavors, ranging from complex data analysis to high-resolution simulations. With simulation being the third pillar of science, CSCS enables scientists from diverse disciplines to conduct research using powerful supercomputers.

For instance, these systems are instrumental in modeling new materials, facilitating climate and weather forecasting, predicting human behavior, advancing medical diagnostics and treatment methods, and assessing natural hazards. CSCS has a long-standing commitment to supporting the processing, analysis, and storage of scientific data. They actively invest in new tools and computing systems to aid data science applications.

Additionally, they run a User Lab where Swiss researchers can apply for computational resources, ensuring deserving projects receive the necessary support. CSCS also offers contractual partnership options to Swiss scientists, research institutions, and projects, providing access to their computational resources. Established in 1991, CSCS operates under ETH Zurich and is based in Lugano, Switzerland, with offices in Zurich