Technologies
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As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the data centre, cloud, and wider connectivity sectors are gearing up for a transformative year ahead. -
Nokia, in collaboration with SK Broadband, has implemented a quantum-secure leased line network for Korea Hydro Nuclear Power (KHNP) to enhance protection against cyber threats.
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Google has unveiled its latest quantum computing chip, Willow, a next-generation hardware unit that dramatically reduces quantum computational errors and can perform complex calculations exponentially faster than classical supercomputers.
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Viasat and Vodafone are among the big-name brands to have joined Digital Catapult’s quantum innovation accelerator, which aims to fast-track the development of practical quantum applications.
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Telefónica Germany is trailing quantum technologies to improve the performance and security of its mobile networks.
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Atos has revealed the French state is in talks to acquire the company’s Advanced Computing business in a deal that could be worth up to €625 million (US$656 million).
Forthcoming events
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Microsoft confirms the third phase of its long-term partnership with OpenAI through an undisclosed multiyear, multibillion dollar investment.
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Microsoft is to begin rolling out its Azure OpenAI service this week, allowing enterprises to integrate tools like DALL-E into their cloud apps.
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Orange is joining forces with the Medusa Submarine Cable System to offer an open interconnection solution to all of the cable’s partners.
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Quantum encryption company Arqit has made its QuantumCloud service available to customers on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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Toshiba’s Andrew Shields is looking at teleportation as a way of moving quantum-protected information. He tells Alan Burkitt-Gray the facts behind this ‘spooky’ piece of physics
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The White House has condemned obsolescent encryption techniques to the waste bin in a simple eight-page memo, and told US Federal agencies to move to quantum encryption.
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Satellite security company Arqit Quantum is saying that its QuantumCloud encryption software can reduce energy consumption by 58% compared with alternatives.
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IBM will collaborate with Vodafone on quantum-safe cybersecurity as the operator joins the IBM Quantum Network.
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SES has chosen Arianespace to launch its EAGLE-1 satellite, which will support the end-to-end secure Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system for Europe.
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Pioneer Media and its publishing partner Dynasty Gaming & Media has signed a gaming distribution agreement with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH).
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Professor Tim Spiller of the Quantum Communications Hub speaks to Natalie Bannerman about the role of quantum in communications and innovations enabling it.
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At the start of 2022, AFR-IX telecom publicised plans to build a new 8700km subsea cable called Medusa.
