How the Edinburgh International Data Facility connects with the wider world The answer was already there: how long-read sequencing is ending the diagnostic odyssey When rare disease cases go unsolved, the answer isn't always missing - sometimes it's just hard to find. In a new study, Dr. Prasun Dutta and colleagues used long-read sequencing to diagnose three families whose cases had defied standard analysis, revealing the crucial variants had been in their data all along. Analysing 3.7 trillion bases of sensitive genomic data called for secure, high-performance computing - and EIDF was proud to provide it. Here's the story behind the science. Five chances to connect with EIDF in 2027 The EIDF's 2027 events programme is here: five online drop-ins plus our flagship hybrid Town Hall at the Bayes Centre. Whether you're new to EIDF or a regular, our sessions are a relaxed way to see what's new, get inspired by community projects, and put your questions to our team. Take a look at the dates, catch up on recent highlights, and save your spot. EIDF 2026 September Drop-in: AI-Driven Climate Science, Automated Archives and Smarter GPU Jobs Catch up on the September EIDF drop-in, where the team showcased a range of work being delivered on EIDF. Highlights include AI-driven climate simulations that slash compute costs, an automated pipeline for extracting data from historic document scans, and practical updates and debugging tips for the GPU service. EIDF Portal improvements: making it easier to plan, apply and get started The EIDF Portal has been updated with new feedback options, service bundles, clearer application guidance and a no-login price estimator to help users plan projects and access compute and storage more easily. EIDF June Drop-in: Smarter Tools, Clearer Costs and Safer Data Catch up on the June EIDF drop-in, where the team introduced new tools to make it easier to plan, apply for and manage EIDF projects. Highlights include the new cost estimator, improved usage and budget reporting, and the launch of the Confidential Data Workspace for projects involving sensitive, private or commercially confidential data. Introducing the new EIDF pricing estimator The blog post introduces the new EIDF Pricing Estimator, a tool that lets users explore and estimate project costs before creating an account. It explains how users can choose ready-made service bundles or build custom estimates, save and link estimates to project applications, and benefit from a simpler application process with clearer funding requirements. Highlights from the successful first EIDF Town Hall meeting On May 5, 2026, we held EIDF's first-ever Town Hall. Unveiling major advances in AI, genomic medicine, and more, this event is a treasure trove of insights. Explore the full details and see how these discussions could revolutionise your work. Transparent pricing and custom quotes at EIDF Navigating the costs associated with high-performance compute, storage, and secure data environments can be a daunting task for researchers and organisations alike. With the Edinburgh International Data Facility (EIDF), you are equipped to accelerate your research with precision, security, and budget-friendly solutions. We are here to help you navigate every step of your project with ease and confidence. Beginner's guide to EIDF: navigating the GPU Service and Kubernetes The Edinburgh International Data Facility offers a practical route to "real" AI compute without becoming an infrastructure expert first. EIDF Data Science Cloud service for research EPCC's Amy Krause gives an overview of the Edinburgh International Data Facility's Portal, which enables data scientists, engineers, and researchers to access the Facility's Data Science Cloud. Data management: hosting an invaluable research dataset Following many years of collaborating with the National Collection of Aerial Photography, EPCC has been chosen as the hosting site for the research copy of its historic dataset of over 30 million aerial photographs. Driving new connections: meet our EIDF Collaboration Manager Embark on a collaborative journey with Magdalena, our new Collaboration Manager. Bringing a wealth of experience in user-centric service development and data management, she's here to amplify your research capabilities through the advanced resources of the Edinburgh International Data Facility. Ready to innovate together? Connect with Magdalena and drive your projects to new heights! Largest Cerebras CS-3 cluster in Europe installed at the University of Edinburgh to accelerate AI research and the UK’s AI capabilities Today the University of Edinburgh and Cerebras Systems announced the successful installation and service start of a groundbreaking Cerebras CS-3 system cluster at the University. Operated by EPCC, and part of the Edinburgh International Data Facility, the cluster consists of four CS-3s using Cerebras’s latest third-generation Wafer Scale Engine processors – the largest commercially available AI chip ever built. EIDF data publishing service launched Do you have open research datasets that you would like to share for the benefit of a wider research community, but lack a platform on which to publish them? The Edinburgh International Data Facility now offers a data publishing service that may provide the solution. This article was published on Friday 24 November 2023
