IBM reaches Quantum Volume 64 on a 27-qubit system

IBM reached a new milestone on its quantum computing road map, achieving the company's highest Quantum Volume to date: 64, uaing one of its newest 27-qubit client-deployed systems. Quantum Volume measures the length and complexity of circuits – the higher the Quantum Volume, the higher the potential for exploring solutions to real world problems across industry, government, and research. "We are always finding new ways to push the limits of our...

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NEC to build MIST subsea cable from Singapore to India

Orient Link Pte. Ltd. (OLL) award a contract to NEC to build the MIST Cable System, which will connect Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and India (Mumbai and Chennai). MIST will feature a design capacity of more than 216 terabits per second (Tbps). Construction of the nearly 8,100-kilometer optical submarine cable is targeted to be completed by the third quarter of FY2022. "Globally, India and Southeast Asia are among the world's fastest-growing...

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Global investment firm acquires EdgeConneX for edge data centers

EQT, a global investment firm with more than EUR 62 billion in raised capital, agreed to acquire EdgeConneX, a leading global data center provider operating and developing over 40 facilities in 33 markets across North America, Europe and South America.  EQT is acquiring EdgeConneX from an investor group led by Providence Equity Partners. Jan Vesely, Partner at EQT Partners, said, “EQT has followed EdgeConneX’s journey from its early years...

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DARPA’s Electronics Resurgence Initiative signs Arm

Arm today announced a three-year partnership agreement with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), establishing an access framework to all commercially available Arm technology. Under DARPA’s Electronics Resurgence Initiative, the research community that supports DARPA’s programs will gain access to Arm’s IP, tools and support programs. “The span of DARPA research activity opens up a huge range of opportunities for future technological...

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Alibaba cloud posts 59% YoY revenue growth

Alibaba's Cloud Computing revenue increased by 59% YoY to RMB12,345 million (US$1,747 million), primarily driven by increased revenue contributions from both public cloud and hybrid cloud businesses. Adjusted EBITA was a loss of RMB342 million (US$48 million). ...

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Cobham adds microwave and millimeterwave RF filters for space

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions bolstered its RF Filter portfolio with the addition of new microwave and millimeterwave filter assemblies specifically designed for space applications. “United States space customers are currently underserved by existing RF Filter providers. We intend to change that,” said Jeff Hassannia, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Strategy and Technology for Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions. “This new...

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