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Green HPC: Sustainability in the Data Centers of Tomorrow

April 16th, 2025 | by
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Recooler with optional “adiabatic” pre-cooling. The visible filter mats are moistened with water if required.

Digital technologies have become an integral part of science and industry – but data centers are among the biggest energy consumers in the IT sector. High-performance computers in particular are essential for complex calculations in research, but at the same time cause high electricity costs and CO2 emissions. To meet these challenges, RWTH Aachen University is focusing on innovative solutions for energy efficiency and sustainable resource utilisation.

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Microsoft Office at RWTH: An Overview

April 9th, 2025 | by

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Progressive digitalisation and flexible adaptation to new circumstances have significantly changed everyday working life, studies and research at RWTH Aachen University since spring 2020. Without the right tools, communication and collaboration between members of RWTH would have been much more limited in times of home office and distance learning.

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The Printing Service at the IT Center Is Extending Its Hours!

March 26th, 2025 | by
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We have great news for you! Starting April 1, 2025, we are extending our hours: The printing service will be available Monday to Friday for RWTH institutions!

 

 

 

 

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The ITSSM Department in Focus: IT Services & IT Security

March 24th, 2025 | by
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Source: Alexander Müller

The IT Service & Security Management (ITSSM) department plays a key role in the establishment, control and further development of IT service management processes and security processes in the IT center. The processes support service provision, service operations, IT security, reporting and support. In the following blog post, we take a closer look at the department’s areas of work.

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IT-ServiceDesk: You ask, We Help

March 7th, 2025 | by

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A smooth working day for employees and students often depends on how quickly and effectively their technical problems can be solved. This is where we, the IT-ServiceDesk, come in. To help you understand how we work and give you the best possible support, we have put together a few tips for you.

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DataStorage.nrw – How Do You Find out When Your Research Data Will Be Migrated?

March 5th, 2025 | by

Preparations for the DataStorage.nrw connection are currently in full swing. Until the wait is over, we would like to prepare you for what the migration will look like for you on the Coscine platform. This way you can see at a glance whether your research data is currently being migrated.

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Tell-a-Fairy-Tale Day 2025

February 26th, 2025 | by
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Today, February 26, is that time again: “Tell-a-Fairy-Tale Day” invites you to immerse yourself in the magical world of stories. This special day reminds us how powerful stories can be – and not just in storybooks, but also in the world of IT. They found their way into the digital world early on and still characterise gaming culture today. But how do fairy tales influence game development? And what parallels are there between classic narrative structures and modern games?

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IT ServiceDesk: A Look Behind the Scenes

February 7th, 2025 | by

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For many customers, IT support often looks like this: A click of a call or an email to the IT-ServiceDesk, and a short time later the problem is solved. But what happens behind the scenes to ensure that everything runs smoothly? In this blog post, we provide an insight into the varied day-to-day work of the IT-ServiceDesk.

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Women in IT: Women at the IT Center

January 27th, 2025 | by
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This post concludes our blog series “Women in IT”, which we have published over the last few months. In the previous posts, we have already highlighted the challenges, success stories and initiatives for women in IT. Today, we would like to present the Women at the IT Center event, which is not only another highlight in our series, but also further promotes networking and equality in the IT sector.

 

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WestAI: Access to AI for Business and Science

January 22nd, 2025 | by

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The launch of the WestAI AI service centre will revolutionise access to artificial intelligence for companies and scientists in Germany. Under the leadership of the University of Bonn and with the support of leading research institutions from North Rhine-Westphalia, WestAI offers innovative AI services and state-of-the-art computing infrastructure that can be used immediately – and currently even free of charge. The IT Center of RWTH Aachen University offers part of this infrastructure.

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