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A Comprehensive Guide to eduroam
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At the IT Center of RWTH Aachen University, we understand the importance of reliable and secure network connectivity for our students, lecturers, and employees. That’s why we are proud to offer eduroam, a global Wi-Fi service that provides access to the internet across campuses and in teaching and research institutions worldwide.
In this blog post, we will delve into the key features and benefits of eduroam, as well as provide you useful information.
Invitation to All Cluster Users
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Hit the keys and join our HPC events in March 2024!
Are you interested in parallel programming, the new CLAIX-2023 platforms, HPC applications in general or would you like to benefit from personal support on site?
Porting & Tuning Workshop & PPCES 2024 – there is something helpful for every cluster user!
Find out in this article where you can register for free today.
Changed Opening Hours During Carnival
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Once again this year, the IT Center, as the data center of a traditional Rhineland university, is getting carried away by the carnival hustle and bustle of our so called fifth season. The carnival season is just around the corner, and with it come some adjustments to the IT Center opening hours. Here you can find an overview of our opening hours during carnival.
Data Protection Day: Our Privacy
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On January 28, we celebrate European Data Protection Day to draw attention to the importance of data protection. This annual event is a reminder of the fundamental right to privacy and highlights efforts to strengthen the protection of personal data.
ENSIMA: One Year Towards Green Simulation
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The three-year ENSIMA project (energy-efficient simulation methods for application-oriented computing problems), part of the BMBF’s “Energy-efficient HPS (Green HPC)” program, was launched almost a year ago. The aim of this project is to use AI methods to improve the selection of design parameters in production processes and to accelerate simulation processes through approximate and heterogeneous computing. You can also read our blog post about IT Zauber, another project under this program.
More IT Security for VPN: Introduction of MFA
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Due to the growing digitalization in the private and professional environment, the risk of cyberattacks and phishing attacks is also constantly increasing. Universities are also becoming an increasingly frequent target of such attacks. This is why IT security is a key issue at RWTH Aachen University.
On February 1, 2024, multifactor-authentication (MFA) will be introduced for the VPN service at RWTH. This will significantly improve the protection of the IT services you use. The following blog post will explain what you need to do now.
New Availability Times at the IT-ServiceDesk
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To optimize accessibility and turnaround times, we are changing IT Service Desk hours from February 2024.
IT Center Annual Review 2023
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It’s hard to believe how quickly time has passed – 2023 is history, and the IT Center is looking back on a year full of remarkable events. In this post, we take a detailed look at the highlights that made the year an unforgettable chapter in the history of the IT Center.
Pioneering Steps into the Future of AI
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Germany has taken significant steps in recent years to advance the development and application of artificial intelligence. The country’s AI action plan and digital strategy form the backbone of these efforts, setting out guidelines and measures to promote AI innovation.
The IT Center Prepares You for IT!
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