Domain of Information Systems
Our vision
Develop a secure, efficient, reliable IS focused on user needs facilitating access to information and increasing EPFL’s operational efficiency. Be the key strategic partner for EPFL’s information technologies initiatives.
Our strategy
DSI is in charge of transforming EPFL into a truly sustainable and digital administration. It supports responsible digitalization initiatives in teaching, research and innovation.
DSI provides a platform for distributed IT services (from faculties, other vice-presidencies, centres); our goal is to strengthen them in their missions of proximity and operation of applications specific to their requirements, and to group services together when their original specificity disappears.
We acknowledge technological developments and needs, avoid technological debt, and continually identify new areas of added value for DSI.
Our technological principals
Cloud first Design
DSI prioritizes implementing cloud solutions (SaaS) in a format compatible with mobile devices, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and considering the volume of data to be processed.
Privacy and Security by Design
DSI considers the elements of privacy and security from the outset of digital initiatives and maintains a high level of standards throughout the entire lifecycle.
Make or Buy split
We deploy commercial solutions (COTS) by default and prioritise the use of our strategic platforms. We develop in-house solutions when no solution on the market can meet a specific need.
Internal vs Outsourced IT activities
We carry out strategic activities internally and continuously assess opportunities to outsource low value-added or highly specialised activities. In addition, we may temporarily rely on external resources to address temporary capacity constraints, mitigate delivery risks, and preserve execution quality and timelines.
Our missions
Our missions include, in a combination of direct responsibilities and matrix responsibilities:
- the development and implementation of EPFL’s IT strategy and master plan
- IT security
- management of the central IT infrastructure
- application management core-business
- coordination with the faculties’ IT departments
The DSI is composed of 4 departments
Our events
IS Forum
As the organiser of these events, the Information Systems Department highlights topics that reflect the work and initiatives of the entire School.