IRIS works in partnership with a diverse portfolio of infrastructure providers that deliver the computing, data, networking and specialist digital capabilities required by modern research. These organisations range from nationally recognised facilities and research infrastructures to university and laboratory-based computing services, each contributing unique expertise and resources to support the UK research community. Together they provide the foundation on which data-intensive science is conducted, enabling researchers to store, process, share and analyse large volumes of data, collaborate across institutions and disciplines, and undertake research at scales that would not be possible using local resources alone. By coordinating access to expertise and infrastructure across this federated ecosystem, IRIS helps maximise the value of national investment in digital research infrastructure while ensuring that scientific communities can access the capabilities they need to deliver world-leading research.
