@@ -42,15 +42,17 @@ The purpose of HIFIS is to support science and scientists. Within the HIFIS plat
#### [When will all of this take place?][3]
The HIFIS platform was set up in 2019, with basic infrastructure services (AAI) and pilot services online in 2020. The initial cloud service portfolio is expected to be available by
end of 2020. Please also refer to our [**HIFIS Roadmap**](roadmap) to stay up to date.
The HIFIS platform was set up in 2019, with basic infrastructure services (AAI) and pilot services online in 2020. The initial cloud service portfolio has been made public by
end of 2020.
The full version of the Helmholtz cloud is expected to be available by end 2021 with the release of the cloud portal and finalisation of the cooperation agreement.
Please also refer to our [**HIFIS Roadmap**](roadmap) to stay up to date.
The
[Software Services Training]({% link events.md %})
and
[Support platform]({% link services/software/consulting.html %}) is already available.
#### [Anything I can do to get things done faster?][4]
We have several pilot cloud services and installations running. Please [contact us](mailto:{{ site.contact_mail }}) if you need urgent assistance.
We have several pilot cloud services and installations running. Please [contact us](mailto:{{ site.contact_mail }}) if you need urgent assistance.
#### [Where can I register for a newsletter?][6]
We do not send newsletters, but you are invited to register for our Announcement letter `announce@hifis.net` to never miss any upcoming events!
