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News June 15, 2026: Soft Launch started – Details on the Soft Launch of bwCloud-OS (Gen 3) --

Fast. Flexible. Secure.

IaaS for Research, Teaching, and Operations in Baden-Württemberg

The bwCloud-OS state service offers an OpenStack-based “Infrastructure-as-a-Service” platform for research, teaching, and administration in Baden-Württemberg.

 

Virtual machines with CPU, RAM, storage, and network resources are ready for use within minutes - dynamically scalable and efficient to operate.

A variety of hardware and software options are available to get you started quickly without complex processes.

Flexible IT Infrastructure

 

Designed to meet the needs of research, teaching, and student learning—reliable, customizable, and easy to use.
Whether it’s a test run, a class, or a research project—one platform for everyone and everything.

Connected in Baden-Württemberg

 

Cloud computing for a sovereign, secure, and sustainable scientific infrastructure.

We rely on open source and strengthen our digital independence, free from licensing obligations and the cost pressures of large external providers.

Unified Access

 

Simple registration and login via the federated identity management system (bwIDM) ensure secure and seamless access for all members of the participating universities.