CERTH

The Information Technologies Institute (ITI) of the Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas (CERTH) is a leading force in Greece's digital research landscape.

Established in 1998, and a founding member of CERTH since 2000, ITI's mission is to conduct cutting-edge scientific and technological research in Informatics, Telematics, and Telecommunications, and to actively apply, promote, and exploit these research results in collaboration with national and European industry, the international academic and scientific community, and public and private sectors.

‍ITI focuses on:
a) Advanced Digital Transformation, encompassing Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data Analytics, to drive innovation across various sectors.
b) Human-Centred Computing, with strong expertise in Human-Computer Interaction, Virtual & Augmented Reality, and Cognitive Systems & Robotics.
c) Secure and Robust Cyber-Physical Systems, addressing challenges in cybersecurity, intelligent digital transformation, and smart home infrastructures.
d) Multimedia Content Analysis and Processing, including image and signal processing, computer and cognitive vision, and social media analysis.
e) Communication and Networking Technologies, developing solutions for IoT, distributed computing, and advanced electronic services.

‍ITI's vision is to bridge the gap between theoretical advancements in information technologies and their real-world applications by delivering practical, high-performance, and impactful solutions.
‍Our work spans fundamental and applied research, actively contributing to a wide range of application sectors such as energy, health, manufacturing, security, and smart cities. We are highly engaged in national and European research initiatives, fostering a future-proof digital landscape and enabling the transition to innovative, AI-driven solutions for societal benefit.
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Role in Piqaso
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In PiQASO, CERTH - ITI is involved as an end-user within Use Case 4, "Safeguarding Energy Sector Supply Chain with PQC." In this capacity, CERTH ITI contributes to the practical application and validation of the project's post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solutions, aiming to enhance the security and resilience of critical infrastructures within the energy sector's supply chain against future quantum threats.


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