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Strengthening eResearch infrastructure through the integration of NeSI into REANNZ
In 2024, the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology requested that REANNZ outline how it could integrate the services and capabilities provided by NeSI, into REANNZ.
A draft approach was approved by MBIE in November with the integration of services and transfer of funding to occur at the start of the new financial year, 1 July 2025.
We see significant benefits arising from the creation of a hub for New Zealand eResearch infrastructure. An integrated business will provide critical mass, drive efficiencies and – over time – develop a stronger value proposition for the sector.
Combining the unique capabilities of both REANNZ and NeSI will create opportunities to enhance the quality and maturity of eResearch. It will drive efficiencies and enable more equitable access to eResearch infrastructure and key specialist capabilities.
Over time, it will enable us to offer a broader range of services through REANNZ’s federated services model while also maintaining the focus on the researcher.
As a result, we will be able to support a growing economy and more prosperous society, thanks to a growing, active and collaborative eResearch sector.
Over the next six months, the teams at NeSI and REANNZ will be working closely together to enable as smooth an integration as possible, while maintaining continuity of services for our users and members.
Our goal is to achieve the initial integration of NeSI services into REANNZ with as little disruption as possible, both for our people and everyone who uses our services.
From 1 July 2025, we’ll be focused on developing our strategy with the integrated team and the broader sector to ensure we are set up to deliver the benefits the sector needs, capture opportunities and maximise the impact of current investment in eResearch infrastructure.
For now, it’s business as usual for NeSI and REANNZ.
12 February 2025
Chief Executive Amber McEwen presented on 'A future for publicly funded eResearch infrastructure in New Zealand' at eResearch NZ / eRangahau Aotearoa. You can view the presentation here.
Email us: integration@reannz.co.nz
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