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As data-driven research accelerates across all scientific domains, robust national data infrastructure and services have become essential pillars for enabling high-impact innovation. This presentation examines the evolving role of data infrastructure within South Africa’s National Integrated Cyberinfrastructure System (NICIS), with a focus on DIRISA’s efforts to advance FAIR-aligned data stewardship, scalable storage, trusted data services, and cross-institutional collaboration.
This talk outlines key developments in national research data services, including secure platforms for data management, governance frameworks that support ethical and responsible data use, and emerging capabilities that integrate compute, networking, and data layers. It further highlights strategic priorities for strengthening digital public infrastructure in support of open science, reproducibility, and long-term preservation.
By showcasing current initiatives, partnerships, and future roadmaps, the presentation emphasises how coordinated national investments in data infrastructure can accelerate scientific discovery, support policy implementation, and expand South Africa’s leadership in research data ecosystems across the continent. The session concludes with a reflection on opportunities for collaboration and shared services to build a more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive data landscape.
| Institute | DIRISA |
|---|---|
| Presenting Author | Dr More Manda |
