The Software Asset Management policy at TU Darmstadt was adopted by the Executive Board in December 2024 and came into force on 1 April 2025. The HRZ was entrusted with setting up and operating the system. As part of the SAM project, the management of software licences for the entire TU Darmstadt is to be coordinated using a tool and standardised processes.

Know what's coming – You can find everything you need to know about the UC changeover on our website

The Unified Communications project of the University Computing Centre (HRZ) was launched in January 2025. The aim is to create a Unified Communications solution for TU Darmstadt. Current information and details about the project can be found on the HRZ website.

Extension of the Microsoft EES contract for M365 for a further 5 years

Employees of TU Darmstadt can continue to use Office 365/O365 products without paying their own contribution.

Central matrix space creates room for conversation

The University Computing Centre (HRZ) is now providing IT administrators with a central platform for up-to-date information, seamless exchange and direct communication – internally, securely, and efficiently.

Valuable IT opportunities available for trainees

As part of the Erasmus+ programme, Gonçalo Silva and Santiago Dias are spending two weeks at the University Computing Centre (HRZ), getting to know the wide range of training areas available at the HRZ and TU Darmstadt. During their stay, they are supervised by the Network Operations group.

TU Darmstadt took part in Girls' Day again in 2025

On 3 April, it was that time again: the University Computing Centre and the IT Training Coordination offered interested schoolgirls exciting insights into some STEM professions.

Successful recertification as an SAP Customer Centre of Expertise (SAP CCoE) – an SAP best practice approach that has been developed from thousands of testimonials from SAP customers over the past few years.

Migrate your data and reassign permissions now

All data must be migrated by 30 June 2025 – after this date, access to Hessenbox DA will no longer be possible!

The new, modern Sync & Share service will be available from 17.02.2025.

next.Hessenbox – the successor service to Hessenbox DA – will be available from 17.02.2025. Act now to ensure a smooth transition!

Translation software DeepL usable by subscription from 01.02.2025

The University Computing Centre (HRZ) has concluded a subscription for the translation software DeepL for a term of 12 months from 01.02.2025.

Webshop from Zimmermann IT-Solutions now available in the central electronic ordering system

As of now, the web shop of Zimmermann IT Solutions can be used to order IT hardware in the central electronic ordering system of TU Darmstadt.

Dr.-Ing. Johannes Braun takes over the management of the HRZ on 1 January 2025

Johannes Braun took over the management of the University Computing Centre (HRZ) at the turn of the year.