Strategy

Vision

Researchers at Danish universities have access to a digital research infrastructure that enables research and education at a high international standard.  

Mission

The Danish e-Infrastructure Consortium (DeiC) is tasked with developing and coordinating collaboration on digital research infrastructure among universities.  

Strategic Benchmarks

Benchmark 1: Security

In the near future, DeiC must adopt a broader perspective on security within the national e-infrastructure. This includes establishing a new organizational framework for DKCERT, with security directly reporting to the Director. 

Benchmark 2: Security

DeiC will explore the potential for establishing a virtual Security Analysis Center to be integrated into the universities’ contingency plans. This work will take place in close collaboration with the University Directors' Committee and other relevant stakeholders at the universities. 

Benchmark 3: Data Management

During the strategy period, DeiC will ensure continued integration with European developments. In the shorter term, DeiC will work to clarify what an EOSC node entails and explore the possibility of Danish participation in the second wave of national node establishment. 

Benchmark 4: Data Management

The Board has endorsed the development of ideas for long-term preservation. This work should be led by the working group for the National Strategy for Data Management based on FAIR principles. The group is expected to deliver a report within a year. Within two years, DeiC will monitor the development of a national infrastructure for long-term preservation, with the expectation of receiving a decision framework from the group within the strategy period. 

Benchmark 5: HPC+

DeiC will ensure continued integration with European developments in the HPC+ field. This includes contributing to the establishment of a platform-independent software development center in collaboration with European partners. 

Benchmark 6: Quantum Activities

Within the framework of the national strategy, DeiC will actively monitor developments in quantum computing and algorithms, supporting national progress and future applications in this area. 

Benchmark 7: Cross-cutting

DeiC will initiate dialogue with universities to establish a national collaboration on identity management, ensuring a unified approach aligned with European developments. 

Benchmark 8: Cross-cutting

During the strategy period, DeiC will ensure that the Danish e-infrastructure can continue to meet new challenges related to data volume and sensitivity. 

Benchmark 9: Cross-cutting

DeiC will explore specific opportunities to establish a shared national data center, with a focus on economics, sustainability, and security. 

Benchmark 10: Cross-cutting

DeiC will enhance the user experience of the e-infrastructure landscape by promoting awareness of usage opportunities and supporting competency development. This includes assisting with applications for European facilities. 

Strategic benchmarks for the Research Network will be determined at the Board meeting in March 2025. 

Principles for DeiC

• Researchers across all disciplines must have access to digital infrastructure on transparent terms. 
• There must be clear and well-defined roles and responsibilities between national and institutional activities. 
• Investments in expensive digital infrastructure for research must be coordinated, utilized efficiently, and effectively managed. 
• Long-term and flexible collaboration with strong international connections must be established. 
• Financial stability is essential to ensure the continuous modernization of technology and ongoing competency development. 

Values of the DeiC Organisation 

• We are curious. 
• We collaborate professionally. 
• We respect expertise. 
• We share knowledge. 
• We prioritize sustainability.