CRIANN

CRIANN is a regional supercomputing center based in Normandy, France, operating since 1991. The company's slogan, "Regional HPC center in Normandy," reflects its mission to provide ubiquitous access to public digital infrastructures in the region. Criann specializes in operating massively parallel supercomputers and offers technical and scientific support to researchers for optimizing codes on pre-exascale computers. It is recognized as one of the centers of excellence in high-end computing in France and collaborates closely with Genci, the national supercomputing ecosystem manager. In addition to its regional focus, Criann is involved in various national initiatives, including MesoNET, the coordination of regional HPC centers, and the French EuroCC Competence Centre. The company actively contributes to promoting the benefits of HPC, HPDA, AI, and Quantum technologies and offers personalized support to companies, SMEs, and start-ups. Notably, Criann is the project manager for Syvik, the high-speed research network in Normandy, connected to national and European backbones. In summary, Criann plays a crucial role in advancing high-performance computing and related technologies in both the regional and national contexts. Its diverse activities encompass technical support for researchers, collaboration with national entities, and industry-focused initiatives.