National integrated cyber infrastructure system

We promote scientific and industrial development through the provision of high-performance computing capability, high-speed network capacity and a national research data infrastructure integrated hierarchically into globally connected systems and local systems, providing seamless access for the research and education communities of South Africa.

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Highlights

CHPC student cluster competition team secures second place at ISC25 Cconference

Strong support for urgent and coordinated international action to end plastic pollution across its full life cycle remained at the forefront during the second part of the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Programme Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC 5.2), which took place in August 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. The South African delegation was led by the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, and included the CSIR’s Prof. Suzan Oelofse as the scientific advisor.

Our capabilities

Advancing high-performance computing in South Africa: The CHPC

In 2016, we achieved a significant milestone in servicing our user base and in advancing high-performance computing in South Africa. To further improve the centre’s computational power, the CHPC introduced a new peta-scale machine, with over 40 000 cores.

Providing high-speed connectivity to research and education: SANReN

The government has invested in a dedicated national research and education network that is operated by the Tertiary Education and Research Network of South Africa. With the CSIR-hosted South African National Research Network (SANReN), we are tasked with rolling out the network and developing, and incubating advanced services that run on it.

Coordinating data-intensive research: DIRISA

We promote, enable and coordinate a data-intensive research ecosystem in support of national science and strategic priorities. We operate as an overarching national data organisation by advocating research data sharing, coordinating publicly funded initiatives and advising on a strategic agenda for data- intensive research.

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NICIS website link: NICIS – National Integrated Cyber Infrastructure System

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