MARUM: Exploring the Depths of the Ocean
MARUM produces fundamental scientific knowledge about the role of the ocean and the ocean floor in the total Earth system. The dynamics of the ocean and the ocean floor significantly impact the entire Earth system through the interaction of geological, physical, biological and chemical processes. These influence both the climate and the global carbon cycle, and create unique biological systems.
MARUM is committed to fundamental and unbiased research in the interests of society and the marine environment, and in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. It publishes its quality-assured scientific data and makes it publicly available. MARUM informs the public about new discoveries in the marine environment and provides practical knowledge through its dialogue with society. MARUM cooperates with commercial and industrial partners in accordance with its goal of protecting the marine environment.
Research Powered by IT Infrastructure
State-of-the-art ocean and climate research generates vast amounts of data and demands highly complex computations. To meet these needs, MARUM operates several servers and clusters within the University of Bremen’s (Universität Bremen) own data center.. These systems form the backbone of its research activities – i.a. from modeling ocean currents to analyzing geological processes and simulating global climate change.
Remaining competitive on an international scale means providing an IT environment that combines high performance with flexibility to adapt to evolving research questions. Economic sustainability across the entire lifecycle of these systems is equally critical.
A Trusted Partnership with Memorysolution
To achieve this balance, MARUM relies on a strong partnership with Memorysolution. Built on trust and technical expertise, this collaboration ensures that IT solutions are precisely tailored to the demands of cutting-edge marine research. The systems are deployed both in the data center and on seagoing research expeditions around the world — from Svalbard to the tropics and all the way to Antarctica.
"A highly valued partner in realizing our IT projects ‘on land and at sea’ is Memorysolution. With their extensive technical know-how, they consistently adapt to our specific requirements and deliver turnkey system solutions. Their hardware and expertise play a vital role in meeting our scientific challenges and advancing our research goals."
Beyond Technology – A Shared Commitment
This partnership illustrates that research success depends not only on technology but also on collaboration. Memorysolution understands the unique requirements of a leading research institution such as MARUM and helps ensure that its IT infrastructure continues to meet the highest scientific standards.
Together, MARUM and Memorysolution combine scientific ambition with technological expertise – united by a common purpose: to deepen our understanding of the ocean and the seafloor, and their role within the Earth system.