Research teams judged on concrete proposals toward practical application of quantum computing

KAWASAKI, Japan, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fujitsu today announced the winners of its Quantum Simulator Challenge 2024, a competition to foster open innovation and identify practicial use cases for quantum computing. The awards ceremony will take place at Fujitsu Quantum Day 2025 Japan, an event for the quantum community, to be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Fujitsu Uvance Kawasaki Tower.

The Quantum Simulator Challenge, held for the second time in 2024, saw teams from academia and industry compete to develop quantum applications on Fujitsu’s 40-qubit quantum computer simulator, one of the largest of its kind in the world. The competition attracted 46 teams from 13 countries and regions who competed for a total prize fund of US$100,000. The collective usage of the quantum simulator by all participants during the competition period amounted to 2,282 job executions and 14,500 operational hours.

The first prize went to Delft University of Technology for its project ‘Industrial Shift Scheduling on the Fujitsu Quantum Simulator’. This project carried out a simulation to verify the optimization of the allocation of working hours for the different steps of a vehicle assembly and painting line. The simulation was based on the open-source Quantum Industrial Shift Scheduling (QISS) algorithm developed by the university, which enables the identification of the optimal shift scheduling solution. The project used up to 39 qubits and demonstrated that quantum computing technology can contribute to solving massive industrial optimization problems and was highly praised for its uniqueness and usefulness. Second prize was awarded to Technische Universität Ilmenau for their project “QuPIV – Quantum algorithm for cross-correlation analysis in particle image velocimetry” which presented a quantum solution for large-scale fluid analysis and utilized up to 32 qubits. Potential applications include aerospace and automotive engineering, urban pedestrian flow analysis, and microfluidics. Third prize was awarded to QunaSys Inc. for the project “Large-scale simulation of molecular electronic states using quantum phase estimation algorithm.” The simulation, which utilized up to 39 qubits, focused on the electronic states of hydrogen and ethane molecules, and was rated by the judges for its simulation efficiency.

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The award has been bestowed on Tesco Business Solutions the second time in three years

BENGALURU, India, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tesco Business Solutions (TBS), the global solutions arm of Tesco Group, is thrilled to announce its triumph at the SSON Impact Awards 2025, securing the coveted title of World’s Best Global Business Services (GBS). This prestigious award recognises TBS’ exceptional performance and innovation in the GBS sector, highlighting the transformative power of its operational model.

The SSON Impact Awards, renowned for celebrating excellence in shared services and outsourcing, shortlisted TBS among the world’s leading GBS organisations. This victory underscores TBS’ commitment to delivering outstanding services, driving efficiency, and fostering continuous improvement.

“Winning the SSON’s World’s Best GBS Award for the second time in three years is a remarkable achievement and a proud moment for Tesco Business Solutions,” said Dr. Sumit Mitra, CEO of Tesco Business Solutions. “It reflects our relentless pursuit of excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity. Over the years, we’ve consistently raised the bar, redefining what best-in-class global business services look like. This win comes with incredible responsibility to raise the bar as well as sharing our know-how to help others. This recognition is not just a celebration of our journey but also a benchmark for the industry — a testament to the power of collaboration, technology, and a bold vision. I’m incredibly proud of our teams, whose passion and commitment have driven this success, and I look forward to continuing this journey of transformation.”

The SSON Impact Awards celebrate organisations that demonstrate remarkable achievements in areas such as process optimisation, technology adoption, talent development, and strategic impact. TBS’ win highlights its success in leveraging the GBS model to drive significant business outcomes and set industry benchmarks.

This achievement marks a significant milestone for TBS, reinforcing its reputation as an outstanding enterprise that embodies the transformative power of the GBS model. The award serves as a powerful motivator for TBS to continue pushing boundaries, innovating, and delivering world-class services.

“This is a proud moment for everyone at Tesco Business Solutions,” added Dr. Mitra. “We are committed to building on this success and continuing to deliver excellence in all that we do.”

About Tesco Business Solutions (TBS)

Established in 2017, Tesco Business Solutions (TBS) has evolved from a single entity traditional shared services in Bengaluru, India (from 2004) to a global, purpose-driven solutions-focused organisation. TBS is committed to driving scale at speed and delivering value to the Tesco Group through the power of decision science. With over 4,400 highly skilled colleagues globally, TBS supports markets and business units across four locations in the UK, India, Hungary, and the Republic of Ireland. The organisation underpins everything that the Tesco Group does, bringing innovation, a solutions mindset, and agility to its operations and support functions, building winning partnerships across the business. TBS’ focus is on adding value and creating impactful outcomes that shape the future of the business. TBS creates a sustainable competitive advantage for the Tesco Group by becoming the partner of choice for talent, transformation, and value creation.

About SSON Impact Awards

SSON’s Impact Awards cover critical areas that deliver quantifiable results. These include awards for Finance Transformation, Human Resources, Process Improvement/Value Creation, Talent Management, Business Resiliency, Automation, Diversity & Inclusion, and The World’s Best GBS presented by SSON Research & Analytics.

The awards are open to shared services and GBS globally, with winners announced at SSON’s flagship events – Shared Services and Outsourcing Week – in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. In each of these regions, Impact Award winners represent shared services operating peak performance and demonstrating leading practices.

These awards provide an opportunity for professionals and their teams to be recognized for their initiatives and achievements, reflecting these accolades back to their business customers and their organizations at large.

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TAIPEI, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council), announced that Young Liu, Chairman of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), is invited to be the speaker at COMPUTEX 2025 Keynote, sharing his vision on three intelligent platforms driving industry transformation and the role of robotics in factories of the future. The keynote will be on 09:30, May 20, (UTC+8), at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2, 7F.

Foxconn, a leading technology major, has been applying and enabling the acceleration of artificial intelligence, actively integrating AI technology to build its three core platforms for governments and clients: Smart Manufacturing, Smart EV, and Smart City. Under the bold leadership of Foxconn Chairman Young Liu, named a “Best CEO” in Institutional Investor’s All-Asia Executive Team rankings, the world’s largest electronics manufacturing service provider is transforming itself into a global technology company providing AI-powered, platform-based solutions.

A recognized Top 100 Global Innovators by Clarivate, Foxconn is creating a new AI foundry, which represents not only a technological breakthrough but also a shift in mindset. By leveraging the knowledge and intelligence generated through Produce Token, the company aims to bring new value and possibilities to the industry. Its 3+3 strategy advances the company’s future growth in three major industries of electric vehicles, digital health and robotics, and three core technologies of AI, semiconductors and next-generation communications technologies.

COMPUTEX 2025 with the theme “AI Next,” is set to take place from May 20th to May 23rd at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 & 2. This event will host nearly 1,400 exhibitors across 4,800 booths, showcasing three major themes: AI & Robotics, Next-Gen Tech, and Future Mobility.

Registration for COMPUTEX Keynote will open at early April, please stay tuned and follow us on our website.

For more exhibition information:
COMPUTEX: www.computextaipei.com.tw
InnoVEX: www.innovex.com.tw 

About COMPUTEX
COMPUTEX was founded in 1981. It has grown with the global ICT industry and become stronger over the last four decades. Bearing witness to historical moments in the development of and changes in the industry, COMPUTEX attracts more than 40,000 buyers to visit Taiwan every year. It is also the preferred platform chosen by top international companies for launching epoch-making products. 

Taiwan has a comprehensive global ICT industry chain. Gaining a foothold in Taiwan, COMPUTEX is jointly held by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council and Taipei Computer Association, aiming to build a global tech ecosystem. COMPUTEX uses cross-domain integration and innovation services as the most powerful driving forces for achieving the goal of becoming a new platform for global technological resources. 

About TAITRA:
Founded in 1970, TAITRA is Taiwan’s foremost nonprofit trade-promoting organization. Sponsored by the government and industry organizations, TAITRA assists enterprises in expanding their global reach. Headquartered in Taipei, TAITRA has a team of 1,300 specialists and operates 5 local offices as well as 62 branches worldwide. Together with Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) and Taiwan Trade Center (TTC), TAITRA has formed a global network dedicated to promoting world trade.

TAITRA’s five local branch offices in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung provide services to companies outside metropolitan Taipei. Through these domestic offices, TAITRA is able to maintain close contact and interaction with local companies in their respective areas and provide direct and substantial services in areas such as feature trade promotion, business information, market seminars, on-the-job training, procurement meetings, meeting room rental, etc. Branch offices play vital roles in Taiwan Trade Shows coordination between Taipei headquarters and local companies, and invite buyers to visit local industries.

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