Case Study: University of Victoria achieves streamlined high-energy physics computing with Microsoft Corporation Azure

Research scientist uses Microsoft Cloud technology for high-energy physics computing

The University of Victoria’s HEP Computing Group, led by Randall Sobie, supports the ATLAS project and had to manage hundreds of petabytes of high-energy physics data. The team struggled to store and access this information on-premises, creating a need for a more flexible way to handle large workloads. Microsoft Corporation’s Azure cloud services were used to address this challenge.

Microsoft Corporation implemented a flexible Azure-based cloud system for high-energy physics computing at the University of Victoria. The solution streamlined user workflows and supported a digital transformation in the research community, delivering solid, reliable performance for demanding workloads and enabling the team to manage massive data more effectively.

University of Victoria

Rolf Seuster

HEPnet Technical Manager