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First IBM Quantum Data Center in Europe Opens; Will Include IBM’s Most Performant Quantum Systems

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Expansion of IBM’s utility-scale fleet of quantum computers in Ehningen, Germany is marked with ribbon-cutting by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and industry leaders.

New IBM quantum data center in Europe will soon include IBM Quantum Heron-based system with reduced error rates, 16 times better performance and a 25-fold increase in speed over 2022 IBM Quantum systems.

European-based enterprises and research institutions including Crédit Mutuel, Bosch, E.ON, Volkswagen Group, and Ikerbasque are accessing IBM global quantum fleet in quest to advance quantum algorithm discovery. 

EHNINGEN, Germany, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, senior European government officials and European-based global enterprises, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled the first IBM Quantum Data Center located outside of the United States. It is the company’s second quantum data center in the world and marks a significant expansion of its fleet of advanced, utility-scale quantum systems available to global users via the cloud.

Now online in Ehningen, Germany, Europe’s first IBM Quantum Data Center includes two new utility-scale, IBM Quantum Eagle-based systems, and will soon feature a new IBM Quantum Heron-based system. These systems are capable of performing computations beyond the brute-force simulation capabilities of classical computers.

First introduced late last year, IBM Heron is the company’s most performant quantum chip yet, and advances the company’s mission of bringing useful quantum computing to the world by enabling users to increase the complexity of algorithms they are exploring on real quantum hardware.

When the IBM Heron-based system is made available at the IBM Quantum Data Center in Europe, it will be the third IBM Heron installed across IBM’s fleet of quantum systems that can be accessed by the company’s global quantum network of more than 250 enterprises, universities, research institutions, and organizations. IBM Heron offers up to a 16-fold increase in performance and 25-fold increase in speed over previous IBM quantum computers as they were measured two years ago.

When it is deployed alongside the now-available utility-scale systems installed in the new IBM Quantum Data Center, the IBM Heron-based system will expand the more than a dozen quantum computers IBM currently offers through the cloud – the largest fleet of its kind in the world.

The opening of the new quantum data center was celebrated at a ribbon-cutting event attended by senior government officials, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister for Economic Affairs, Labour, and Tourism, State of Baden-Württemberg. IBM CEO and Chairman Arvind Krishna gave remarks alongside Chancellor Scholz, and the Chancellor also spoke at length with IBM leaders including Dario Gil, IBM Senior Vice President and Director of Research; Ana Paula Assis, General Manager of IBM EMEA; Jay Gambetta, Vice President of IBM Quantum; and IBM Quantum’s German-based team about the importance of quantum computing’s adoption and growth in the region.

Additionally, the landmark moment was attended by several senior leaders of European-based global enterprises, including Crédit Mutuel, Bosch, E.ON, Volkswagen Group, and others, as well as research institutions such as Ikerbasque in Spain and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. These organizations are among the more than 80 European-based organizations within the IBM Quantum Network, many of which have the opportunity to access the systems within the IBM Quantum Data Center in Europe to search for the algorithms and applications of quantum computing that could solve some of the most complex challenges across their industries.

“The opening of the IBM Quantum Data Center in Ehningen is good news for Germany. It will serve as a location for innovation and business growth, and is an expression of investors’ confidence in the German market. IBM enriches the German quantum computing landscape with this new data center. The German government is providing targeted support for the development of quantum technologies. It is thereby driving forward the development of competencies and capacities in quantum computing in order to promote a robust ecosystem around the development of quantum computers,” said Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.

“The opening of our first IBM Quantum Data Center in Europe marks a pivotal moment for the region’s technological development, demonstrates our commitment to Europe, and underscores the key role of collaboration with industry, academia and policymakers for a pan-European quantum ecosystem. This state-of-the-art facility will foster innovation around quantum computing, creating new opportunities for talent attraction and ensuring that Europe remains at the forefront of global technological advancements,” said Ana Paula Assis, General Manager and Chairman of IBM Europe, Middle East and Africa.

“Our collaboration with IBM for the ‘scaling’ phase of quantum computing is progressing according to plan. We are working to develop concrete applications that improve the experience of our customer and members, and create value for the Group’s businesses,” said Frantz Rublé, President of Euro-Information and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale. “The availability of this quantum data center on European soil addresses our constraints in terms of processing proximity and Crédit Mutuel’s approach to regulatory compliance. And it also means we can look forward to the next stages of the quantum project with confidence at Crédit Mutuel, CIC and then at Targobank.”

“We believe that enabling our scientists and engineers to tackle demanding problems in materials sciences, high-energy physics, and biosciences through quantum computing, and providing state-of-the-art quantum computing access will be key to make disruptive progress in all those disciplines,” said Javier Aizpurua, Ikerbasque professor, Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) and director of BasQ. “A combined use of quantum computing, AI, and data science, if generalized, will give rise to a scenario of new possibilities not only in fundamental research but also in industrial innovation.”

“Bosch aims to drive innovation in the field of material simulation using quantum computing. In partnership with IBM Quantum, our team is creating scalable algorithms that aim to revolutionize product development. This includes the creation of new materials for sustainable, carbon-free mobility and the reduction of rare earth elements,” said Dr. Thomas Kropf, President of Corporate Sector Research and Advance Engineering, Robert Bosch GmbH. “The European IBM Quantum Data Center allows us to run quantum calculations in close proximity, supporting Bosch’s approach to compliance with European data protection regulations. This accelerates our research and development efforts and bolsters the European quantum ecosystem, paving the way for advancements in mobility, healthcare, and sustainable technologies.”

“E.ON is investigating quantum computing to tackle energy transition challenges, including large-scale optimization, complex scenario modeling, and quantum machine learning. IBM’s first European Quantum Data Center’s location is also helpful for EU/German public funding opportunities, which may be available for local access to quantum computational resources and on-site expertise. This milestone underscores Europe’s and Germany’s leadership in quantum computing and marks a significant advancement in propelling enterprises into the quantum era,” said Chris d’Arcy, Managing Director, E.ON Digital Technology GmbH and Chief Data and AI Officer.

“Quantum computing can be the next big thing to solve problems in material science, traffic optimization, or deep learning, that may change the world. IBM’s Quantum Data Center in Europe provides access to their unique quantum infrastructure and thus, represents an indispensable another piece of the bridge between quantum computers and industrial application at scale. We are proud to be part of that journey to utilize quantum computing for the transformation into future sustainable and smart mobility,” said Dr. Nikolai Ardey, Executive Director, Volkswagen Group Innovation.

“Algorithmiq is pioneering the integration of quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and network science to solve the world’s most complex problems in chemistry, healthcare and life sciences. To accomplish this, we need algorithms and scale. This is why we’ve partnered with IBM on both counts: our groundbreaking error mitigation algorithm, TEM, available through the Qiskit Functions Catalog, is proven to be optimal in extending the scale and accuracy of quantum simulations. And now, with more IBM quantum systems available in Europe, we’re excited to further strengthen our ties in Europe and partner with an even larger ecosystem of industries, organizations, developers, and scientists to demonstrate TEM’s utility — and progress toward quantum advantage,” said Sabrina Maniscalco, CEO of Algorithmiq.

IBM recently published evidence that Qiskit is the world’s leading and most performant quantum software. Together with access to IBM’s advanced quantum hardware, IBM’s ecosystem of users across Europe and globally can access tools and systems that can help them to more easily advance the discovery of algorithms that could open the doorway to useful quantum computing and reach quantum advantage: the point at which a quantum computer can solve a practical problem better than any classical method.

The IBM Quantum Data Center in Europe can be accessed through the IBM Quantum Platform, continuing IBM’s mission to enable the development of quantum computing use cases and to support clients as they press forward with algorithm discovery in the era of quantum utility, and towards quantum advantage.

About IBM

IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and business services provider, helping clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Nearly 4,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. For more information, visit www.ibm.com.

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MOSTLY AI Launches Synthetic Text to Overcome AI Training Plateau and Unlock High-Value Proprietary Data

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As the world runs out of public data to train AI, the new functionality safely unlocks proprietary text data to accelerate LLM development for the deployment of high-quality generative AI solutions

VIENNA and NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MOSTLY AI, a pioneer in structured synthetic data, has launched a synthetic text functionality, expanding the power and potential of synthetic data to train AI models as global entities struggle to leverage proprietary data assets because of privacy concerns. With this new functionality, enterprises can unlock the vast amount of proprietary text collected, such as emails, customer support transcripts, and chatbot conversations, without compromising privacy, to train and fine-tune large language models (LLMs) for faster innovation and better decision-making.

“Today, AI training is hitting a plateau as models exhaust public data sources and yield diminishing returns,” said Tobias Hann, CEO of MOSTLY AI. “To harness high-quality, proprietary data, which offers far greater value and potential than the residual public data currently being used, global enterprises must take the leap and leverage both structured and unstructured synthetic data to safely train and deploy forthcoming generative AI solutions.” 

By 2026, Gartner predicts that 75% of companies will use generative AI to create synthetic customer data, up from less than 5% in 2023. MOSTLY AI is enabling this mass adoption by expanding its platform to include synthetic text, which solves three major enterprise challenges today:

Real text data often contains sensitive information, such as personally identifiable information (PII), posing a risk of unintended exposure when used in LLMs.The available text data may not be optimal for LLM training as it often lacks diversity, and manually creating this specialized data is labor-intensive and can yield low-quality results.Companies are shifting focus from public to proprietary data. However, text data is never standalone; it comes intertwined with other structured data about their customer base.

Synthetic data is set to become the driving force behind LLMs. Leveraging advanced tools to unveil deep insights hidden in proprietary data is paramount for strategic, informed decision-making across operations. MOSTLY AI provides companies with a synthetic representation that reflects both the text and the structured insights they hold. By uniquely integrating structured and unstructured data, MOSTLY AI enables enterprises to safely create a complete and statistically accurate picture of their proprietary data assets to fine-tune and deliver high-quality, bespoke generative AI solutions in a safe and compliant way.

In addition to safety and compliance, a critical factor to consider with synthetic text is its quality. When training a downstream text classifier, synthetic text generated by the MOSTLY AI Platform delivers performance improvement as much as 35% compared to text generated by prompting GPT-4o-mini providing either no or just a few real-world examples. This significant boost demonstrates MOSTLY AI’s ability to produce high-quality, impactful synthetic data.

With this launch, enterprises can take any model from Hugging Face and fine-tune it with proprietary text data to generate synthetic data, streamlining a process that is typically complex and time-consuming. This innovation by MOSTLY AI makes it extremely convenient for large organizations to harness the power of creative, private, high quality synthetic text.

“Being able to seamlessly leverage open source models like our own Viking-7B on MOSTLY AI’s platform underlines the transformative potential of synthetic data,” said Peter Sarlin, CEO of Silo AI. “With the ability to privacy-preserving fine-tune models using proprietary text data, we’re moving beyond the sheer quantity of data to a focus on quality, which is critical for the future of AI training.”

“Bringing almost a decade of deep technical expertise, MOSTLY AI delivers superior quality and reliability, and is backed by a highly experienced team and industry-leading technological excellence,” said Christoph Hornung, Partner at Molten Ventures, investor in MOSTLY AI. “With the platform’s expansion into synthetic text, MOSTLY AI is well-positioned to support any enterprise with its sensitive data and LLM needs.”

Founded in 2017, MOSTLY AI works with global enterprises and partners including AWS, Databricks, O2 Telefónica, and more. To learn more about the company’s synthetic text functionality or get in touch with the team, please visit mostly.ai.

About MOSTLY AI
MOSTLY AI pioneered the creation of synthetic data for AI model development. Datasets generated by the MOSTLY AI platform look just as real as a company’s original customer data with just as many details, but without the original personal data points – helping companies comply with privacy protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. The fast-growing company currently works with multiple Fortune 100 insurers and banks in Europe and North America. Its team has the deepest expertise in helping companies get business value out of synthetic data.

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Contracts to Payments Simplified, with Integrated Contract, eSignature, Invoice & Document Management Solution

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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 /CNW/ — SutiSoft, a global leader in cloud-based business solutions, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking platform that will redefine the way businesses manage contracts. This innovative solution allows users to create contracts, sign electronically, automatically generate invoices, and securely store documents—all within one seamless, user-friendly interface.

Modernizing Contract Management

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations need solutions that streamline operations, eliminate manual processes, and drive productivity. SutiSoft’s new platform delivers just that—offering a comprehensive, end-to-end solution that automate and simplify critical contract management workflows, from creation to completion – all from a single interface, with unprecedented ease and efficiency.

Key Features

Create Contracts Easily: Draft legally binding contracts using a user-friendly interface that supports customizable templates and workflows, ensuring consistency across agreements.eSign Documents: Close deals faster with secure, legally compliant electronic signatures. The platform ensures seamless signing from multiple parties, with real-time notifications and progress tracking.Generate Invoices Automatically: Once a contract is signed, the system automatically generates corresponding invoices, streamlining payment processes and ensuring precise billing.Store and Manage Documents Efficiently: All documents—from contracts to signed agreements and invoices—are securely stored in a robust Document Management System (DMS), ensuring that only authorized people can access the documents with detailed audit trails. 

“Switching between multiple systems to run your core operations adds layers of complexity, slowing down the process and increasing the chances of errors. We believe these critical workflows shouldn’t be so cumbersome. That’s why we envision a streamlined approach where every step—from contract creation to payment—can be managed effortlessly from a single interface. Our all-in-one platform transforms contract management from a fragmented, time-consuming process into a streamlined, efficient workflow. We’re giving companies the tools they need to operate smarter, save time, and stay competitive in a digital-first world.”

-N.D. Reddy, CEO of SutiSoft.

About SutiSoft

SutiSoft provides a wide range of cloud-based software solutions designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. From eSignature solutions to expense management, CRM, and HR, SutiSoft’s offerings help organizations increase productivity, improve efficiency, and drive growth.

To learn more about SutiSoft’s new contract management platform or request a demo, please visit https://www.sutisoft.com/.

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Teledyne LeCroy Unveils Next-Generation CXL™ 2.0 Device Validation Solution

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OakGate CD280-G5 tests High-Performance, Data-Intensive CXL Memory Devices at Scale

LOOMIS, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Teledyne LeCroy, a global leader in protocol test and measurement solutions, proudly announces the OakGate CD280-G5 CXL validation test solution for PCIe 5.0-based Compute Express Link (CXL) memory expansion devices. This next-generation test solution verifies performance and functionality of CXL 2.0 memory devices, accelerating their time-to-market while ensuring high reliability.

Meeting the Demands of AI and Big Data

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data is driving the shift towards heterogeneous computing, where multiple processors work in parallel to process vast amounts of data. CXL, an open standard interconnect supported by PCIe 5.0, enables high-speed, low-latency communication between the host processor and devices such as accelerators, memory buffers, and smart I/O devices, expanding memory capacity and bandwidth to new levels of performance.

Ensuring Reliable Performance

Functional and performance validation testing is crucial to ensure CXL memory expansion devices meet the CXL standard prior to their release. The OakGate CD280-G5, designed in collaboration with data center architects as well as memory and chipset manufacturers can reliably ensure the intended performance is met.

“Micron’s collaboration with Teledyne LeCroy has helped mature the CXL compliance test ecosystem, in addition to strengthening our own CXL innovation and efforts to deliver the Micron CZ120 memory expansion module, the industry’s first CXL-compliant device in production,” said Siva Makineni, vice president of Advanced Memory Solutions at Micron. “Teledyne LeCroy’s CXL validation capabilities are playing an important role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our developing CXL 2.0 solutions. The new CD280-G5 CXL Validation Platform is enabling test and validation of advanced features to ensure broader industry adoption of CXL memory solutions.”

Advanced Features for Comprehensive Testing

The OakGate CD280-G5, equipped with the robust Endeavor validation software, offers a rich collection of validation and visualization capabilities, including:

Discovery and enumeration of CXL memory devicesAccess to PCIe and CXL register spacesExecution of common memory traffic patterns and workloadsCustomizable CXL commands via the Passthrough Command ToolBuilt-in security flows utilizing Security Protocol and Data Model (SPDM) over Data Object Exchange (DOE), System Management Bus (SMBus), and PCIe Vendor Defined Messages (VDMs)Power control and sideband testing (#PERST, #REFCLK, #PWRDIS)Launch and execution of CXL.org CXL Validation (CV) Tests

New Enhancements

The latest features packed into the Endeavor software and the CD280-G5 include:

Testing up to 8 EDSFF E.3 or CEM CXL devicesVoltage margining and power/sideband glitchingMemory interleavingAdditional SPDM security flowsProtocol analyzer functionalityBuilt-in test automation

A comprehensive Software Development Kit (SDK) based on Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interfaces (REST APIs) allows users to programmatically control and automate all features, ensuring consistent and repeatable test performance.

Availability

OakGate CXL validation test appliances are available for order now. For more information, contact Teledyne LeCroy at 1-800-5LeCroy (1-800-553-2769) or visit our website at Teledyne LeCroy OakGate CXL Validation Solutions.

About Teledyne LeCroy

Teledyne LeCroy, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of advanced oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and other test instruments that verify performance, validate compliance, and debug complex electronic systems quickly and thoroughly. Since its founding in 1964, the company has focused on incorporating powerful tools into innovative products that enhance “Time-to-Insight.” Faster time to insight enables users to rapidly find and fix defects in complex electronic systems, dramatically improving time-to-market for a wide variety of applications and end markets. Teledyne LeCroy is based in Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. For more information, visit Teledyne LeCroy’s website.

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Rob Dobson – Director of Product Mgmt. and Marketing

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Teledyne LeCroy OakGate Customer Care Center

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https://teledynelecroy.com/OakGate

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