A recent user survey conducted by e-INFRA CZ confirms the essential role its computing services play in advancing research across the Czech Republic. With 297 respondents from 50 institutions, the feedback highlights both the popularity and the importance of services such as MetaCentrum GRID, OpenStack Cloud, Kubernetes, Sensitive Cloud, and HPC resources provided by IT4Innovations. 

On May 21–22, 2025, Brno hosted the Research Data Day & EOSC National Tripartite Event, gathering over 200 researchers, data specialists, and infrastructure professionals from 40 European institutions. The conference investigated the evolving interplay between scientific research and data, with particular attention to the technical and organizational challenges of preparing data for artificial intelligence applications and the further development of research infrastructures in Europe.

How artificial intelligence is reshaping research was the focus of the Google AI Leaders Connect event held on May 20 at Prague’s Martinic Palace. Attendees gained up-to-date insights into how AI shapes Czech science, the economy, and innovation. Among the highlights was a forward-looking talk by Matej Antol from CERIT-SC (Masaryk University).