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The European Persistent Identifier Consortium (ePIC) is a collaborative initiative established in 2009 to enhance the management of research data through the use of PIDs. With nine founding members, ePIC aims to provide a robust and user-friendly PID system that supports researchers in creating, processing, and resolving identifiers for their digital resources. As the volume and complexity of research data continue to grow, ePIC addresses the critical need for stable references that ensure long-term accessibility and citation of scientific materials. By leveraging the Handle system, ePIC facilitates reliable linking between data and related resources, thereby fostering a sustainable research environment. The GWDG (Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH Göttingen), which operates parts of the global PID system, is a founding member of ePIC.
