HPC Expansion FHNW is investing in high performance computing facilities and recently opened an HPC lab to support next-gen AI and scientific computing, indicating a growing need for scalable compute, storage, and data management solutions.

Hybrid Cloud Modernization The institution is upgrading IT infrastructure with a hybrid cloud solution through Hitachi Vantara, presenting an opportunity to offer integrated cloud, data protection, and analytics services tailored to an academic environment.

Strategic Growth Significant campus expansion and long-term leasing arrangements signal ongoing capital projects and facility modernization, creating demand for project management, facilities IT, and enterprise software implementations.

Research & Education Active research programs and international collaborations, including participation in robotics and rover challenges, point to needs for research computing, data science tooling, and collaboration platforms.

Talent & Partnerships Large employee base and active partnerships with industry suggest opportunities for workforce training, upskilling programs, and joint research initiatives that leverage vendors’ software, hardware, and services.