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Thomas Krause

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Thomas Krause is employed at eOperations Switzerland Ltd, serving as Product Manager NEST - a leading provider of business solutions for tax administrations in German-speaking Switzerland - while also heading the office of the Digital Tax Association (VDS). He studied business with a focus on taxation and auditing in Germany. After graduation he gained hands-on experience in Switzerland—working, among others, for Ringler Informatik Ltd (e-Tax complete solutions), the Zurich Cantonal Tax Office and Kendris Ltd.
Strategy for National AI infrastructure

by Thomas Krause | May 18, 2026 | Information Technology/AI

k-flash audio commentStrategy for National AI infrastructure
k-flash audio commentStrategy for National AI infrastructure

The case

The Swiss Science Council (SCC) sees significant strategic opportunities for Switzerland regarding data research and compute-intensive research.

Source: The Federal Council

The commentary

In their most recent report, the SSC highlights the potential for the further development of existing academic computing infrastructures in a targeted and sustainable way so growing demands can be met, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).

If Switzerland wants to remain competitive in AI research and innovation, a national computing infrastructure with sufficient computational capacity, skilled personnel, reliable services as well as strong international connectivity will be required. In this context, “computing resources” encompass not only hardware, but also the full range of services, expertise and support needed to ensure effective use by researchers and institutions.

To be able to meet these requirements, the SSC recommends the development of a multi-tiered and interoperable national computing infrastructure system spanning regional, national as well as international levels. The proposed framework should be guided by a coherent national strategy, overseen by a dedicated strategic committee and be supported by long-term funding mechanisms.

For more details, see the full report.

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