The mission of IMSI is to conduct cutting-edge scientific research, and exploit research results in the development of novel core technologies, prototypes, applications, and products in its areas of expertise, including information and knowledge management, large-scale information systems and applications, databases and Big Data management systems, cloud-based platforms and services, Machine Learning and knowledge-extraction technologies, and digital curation.
To this end, IMSI had brought together a team of internationally-known experts from a broad range of related disciplines under an environment promoting excellence in research, collaboration, and interdisciplinarity.
More specifically, IMSI’s mission includes:
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Research and development in advanced computer and information systems with targeted applications in industry, society, and the real economy.
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Implement large research and development projects in the area of information systems technologies, in collaboration with academic, research, and industrial partners.
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Collaborate with the academic community in efforts involving research, education, and the transfer of knowledge and results to the information and software systems industry.
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Develop experimental and industrial information systems prototypes, as well as innovative products and services, in collaboration with industrial partners.
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Design, develop, operate, maintain, support, and evolve innovative infrastructures for data storage and analytics in various application domains (e.g., bioinformatics, precision medicine, natural sciences).
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Support international research and academic activities (at both the EU and global level) in computer science through competitive research programs and collaboration agreements/contracts with academic institutions and industrial partners.
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Transfer and exploit cutting-edge research results and technologies to industry, through the development of innovative products and services, as well as the founding of technology spinoff companies.
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Support the Greek public sector in developing novel technological solutions that emphasize the exploitation of Big Data and digital services for improving processes and services offered to society.
IMSI has become a reference point and a pole of attraction not only for highly qualified scientists and students working in the areas of information systems, databases, and Big Data technologies, but also for the dynamic Greek and European private sector in information technologies.
IMSI envisions to continuously engage in first-class, novel, internationally competitive research activities by successfully combining fundamental work and an applied orientation; pursue collaborations with research teams of complementary expertise in its areas of interest, and maintain societal and industrial relevance.