Worldwide LHC Computing Grid

The Worldwide LHC Computing Grid (WLCG) is a global collaboration of computer centres. It was launched in 2002 to provide a resource to store, distribute and analyse the 15 petabytes (15 million gigabytes) of data generated every year by the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)

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CERN Data Centre passes the 200-petabyte milestone

The CERN Data Centre passed a major milestone on 29 June 2017 with more than 200 petabytes of data now archived on tape

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06 July, 2017

Video: CERN computing through the ages

A new video from the CERN IT department showcases the evolution of CERN's computing facilities since the 1950s

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03 October, 2013

Video: CERN computing through the ages

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03 October, 2013

CERN Data Centre expands

A new computer room housing 90 new racks of servers forms a significant expansion of the CERN Data Centre

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08 May, 2013

CERN Data Centre expands

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08 May, 2013

The Large Hadron Collider's worldwide computer

Behind the excellent results from CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) lies the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid – a giant that never sleeps

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01 May, 2013

The Large Hadron Collider's worldwide compute...

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01 May, 2013