In the Cloud Wars Minute, Kenny Mullican from IBM discusses the company’s advancements in AI and quantum computing at IBM Think 2024 in Boston. Last year, IBM announced GenAI and watsonx, and this year’s conference emphasized IBM’s commitment to AI. CEO Arvind Krishna highlighted the critical role of AI and how IBM is bringing AI … Read more
Pharmaceutical company Moderna is collaborating with IBM to explore the potential of a quantum algorithm in predicting stable mRNA structures. This partnership aims to determine if quantum technology can offer more accurate predictions compared to existing methods. Moderna, known for its development of mRNA-based vaccines, is seeking to enhance its research capabilities by leveraging IBM’s … Read more
Mike Davies, the head of Intel Labs, has been at the forefront of developing neuromorphic systems, which combine biology and technology to mimic the way human beings process information. Intel recently unveiled Hala Point, the world’s largest neuromorphic system with 1.15 billion technological neurons and 1,152 Loihi 2 processors. This system has been described as … Read more
IQM Garnet, a 20-qubit quantum processing unit (QPU), is now accessible through Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the European Union, marking the first quantum computer available via the AWS cloud in this region. The Finnish quantum hardware startup IQM, based in Helsinki, has partnered with AWS to offer this quantum processor, expanding the reach of … Read more
Cisco has recently joined the Chicago Quantum Exchange as a corporate partner to advance research in quantum networking. The collaboration will focus on quantum communications and secure quantum networks through Cisco’s Quantum Lab. By leveraging the Chicago Quantum Network, which is one of the longest quantum networks in the U.S., spanning 124 miles and expanding, … Read more
Amazon’s cloud computing division AWS has announced a significant investment of €15.7 billion ($17 billion) to expand its data centers in the Spanish region of Aragon, extending its commitment to the country until 2033. This move aligns with AWS’s strategic expansion efforts across Europe, following similar initiatives in Germany and France. The investment in Aragon … Read more
Microsoft is developing AI computing resources for a LinkedIn “copilot” as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance artificial intelligence capabilities. An internal document reveals that LinkedIn is among the existing co-pilots for services like GitHub and Azure, signaling potential expansion of AI tools within the professional networking platform. The growth of generative AI technology … Read more
Kirk Bresniker is an expert in the field of high-performance computing, as evidenced by his extensive archives of news analysis on the subject. His work delves into the latest developments and trends in the world of high-performance computing, offering valuable insights and perspectives for those in the industry to consider. Bresniker’s expertise is apparent in … Read more
Tarsus Distribution has partnered with Scale Computing to offer the SC//Platform in South Africa, aiming to provide a competitive alternative to VMware. The SC//Platform promises significant reductions in management costs and total cost of ownership, with Scale Computing even offering to pay for the remainder of a customer’s VMware term if they switch to their … Read more
Arvind Krishna, the President and CEO of IBM, recently discussed IBM’s new products, the vision for quantum computing, and the keys to realizing the productivity promise of generative AI at the IBM Think 2024 event in Boston. He emphasized that technology is no longer just about efficiency, but also about driving revenue, scalability, and market … Read more