1968 - 1979
1968
Commissioning of Siemens 4004/45F (128 KB RAM threaded ferrite core memory blocks) in the collection building.
1970-1973
First training and research work and expansion of the plant to Siemens 4004/45G.
1974
Creation of the ROBUR computer network system for the university and university of applied sciences.
1976
New construction of the CC building.
New mainframe computer TR-440 with 256 KB RAM á 48 (usable) bits.
1979
First decentralised "microcomputers" at the university.
1980 - 1989
1980
Installation of the DIETZ 621-X1 faculty computer at various locations.
1981
Siemens 4004 is replaced by Siemens 7531.
Decentralisation through the installation of further DIETZ computers
1983
CC's own software and compiler for word processing.
1984/85
First IBM-compatible PCs "Olivetti M24"
1986-1989
Expansion of the first computer rooms (CIP-Pools) with Acer 910.
Connection to the DFN (FTP, Telnet, e-mail) via Datex-P.
1990 - 1999
1990-1992
First fibre-optic lines, approval of access to the DFN science network, 2-MegaBit DFN connection.
Networking with the University Hospital "KKS".
1993
Central mainframes SNI C40 Comparex 8/85, Cray Y MP-EL 1, new SGI Challenge.
Procurement of the RIO (Regensburg IO/Server).
1996-1999
First loan devices (projectors and laptops).
Introduction of the decentralised support concept (workgroup managers and PC supervisors).
Launch of the information desk as a support service.
2000 - 2009
2000-2005
Further network expansion with WiFi and VPN.
Expansion of the passive infrastructure with Gigabit.
2006-2009
New concept for the backup and archive service.
Start of vocational training for IT specialists and the IT training programme for students (SITA).
Development and regular operation of the Linux HPC cluster.
Launch of the G.R.I.P.S. e-learning system.
Introduction of a ticket system for student support.
2010 - 2019
2010-2011
Start with electronic examinations.
Science network X-WiN and DFN-PKI
Introduction of a CMS for the UR website.
Renovation and reorganisation of IT support for students.
2012-2015
Eduroam at the UR.
Centralised operation of the BayZeit time recording system.
Equipping the first lecture theatres with lecture recording systems.
Introduction of IT Support+.
2016-2019
Commissioning of the HPC cluster "Athene2".
BayernWLAN at the UR.
2020 - Today
2020
Various pandemic-related challenges
- VPN for increased requirements in the home office
- Video conferencing and chat systems (Zoom, RocketChat)
- Further expansion of our video platform and our e-learning system, as well as our offer for conducting e-exams
- Establishment of a support programme to support digital teaching
Development of an information security management system (ISIS12).
2020 to date
Operation of a Serviceportal - self-service for account management.
Packstation for time-independent collection of IT procurements.
"Green IT" joint project.
Conversion and renovation for the introduction of a central Servicedesk.
