The National Computational Infrastructure (NCI Australia) is one of only two Tier-1 high-performance data, storage, and computing organizations in Australia. NCI Australia supports research by providing data services and supercomputing expertise to government agencies, universities, and industry across a broad range of scientific domains. Through their unique collaborative network, NCI Australia aims to increase access to quality data for the international science community, foster collaboration and innovation, and support high-impact research across all sectors.
NCI Australia and WDS share a common goal to advance long-term data stewardship and promote high standards for research data management and sharing. With it’s Tier-1 status and extensive collaborative network, NCI Australia brings significant expertise in high-performance computing and data services to the partnership. Furthermore, both organizations are united in their commitment to the FAIR data principles and fostering scientific collaboration across diverse fields. By working together, they can amplify efforts to make research data more accessible, interoperable, and reusable, strengthening the foundation for transparent and impactful global science. NCI Australia became a Candidate member of WDS in December 2025.