"What? The calculation speed is 10 billion times faster than the first place? The most powerful quantum computer in the world?" Tolan Bell received the latest news from the review team, and his face became a little gloomy.
"Ten billion times? Vice President, what happened?" someone next to him asked him.
"Oh, it's nothing, it's just a little thing. I need to take care of it." Tolan Bell thought this matter was simply ridiculous!
If someone had told him that a more powerful supercomputer had emerged, he might have been slightly surprised, but not that surprised. But now they dare to say that this quantum computer can exceed the second place's calculation speed by 10 billion times!
What is this concept? This means that the top 500 supercomputers in the world combined are not enough to compete with it! When did computer technology make such a big leap? As the world's top computer technology expert, how come he doesn't know
So Tolan Bell decided to review it himself, otherwise he would not make a joke in front of his colleagues around the world!
Not only Tolan Bell, but also several core members of the Association for Computing Machinery also looked ugly and left in a hurry.
And in less than ten minutes, everyone was informed that there was an accident in the supercomputer ranking work, and it was estimated that it would be suspended for a day or two.
"What happened?" A Chinese computer expert asked doubtfully.
"I don't know, it seems to be a matter of super calculation of rankings."
Wu Zhigao seemed to realize something, and asked Lu Zixin suspiciously: "Mr. Lu, I seem to hear someone talking about Hongxin Group. Have you made any major breakthroughs?"
"How do I know what happened? They are the organizers." Lu Zixin said pretending not to know, but Wu Zhigao still looked suspicious.
Bai Chenghui from the Lianxiang Group next to him disagreed. He didn't think that the Hongxin Group could make any shocking discoveries in the computer industry that would catch the organizers off guard.
"Both, I'm sorry. I have some work to do, so you guys can chat first." Bai Chenghui said goodbye to the two of them. He made an appointment with IBM's Plit to discuss cooperation between the two companies in quantum computers.
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In the private reception room, Bai Chenghui had been waiting for Preet for more than ten minutes before Preet arrived.
"I'm really sorry. Something happened, which delayed me for a while and kept you waiting." Plit said apologetically.
Something exaggerated happened to the review team just now, which shocked him, but he was relieved when news came, which may have been a misinformation, and a more stringent review was being carried out.
"It doesn't matter, the coffee here tastes good." Bai Chenghui said generously.
After being polite for a while, they started talking formally. In addition to existing business cooperation, the content of the discussion is the new quantum computer business.
"IBM and Lianxiang Group have been cooperating for many years. Over the years, we have always provided you with excellent technical support and hardware supply." Plit said, "We can also cooperate in quantum computers."
"Mr. Plit, I have a question that I must clarify." Bai Chenghui asked seriously, "How long do you think it will take for mass commercial quantum computers to appear?"
Plit smiled confidently and said: "More than thirty years ago, our company, IBM, was the first to commercialize computers, making them available to thousands of households and becoming an indispensable tool for mankind today."
"For more than thirty years, we have been at the forefront of the computer industry. Now, we have the strength to launch commercial quantum computers. We will once again serve as the leader of the computer industry and lead the world to the era of commercial quantum computers!"
Bai Chenghui sighed slightly in his heart. In the computer field, they have been catching up with the world's frontiers and seeking to master core technologies. But today, we still have to seek technical support from industry giants like IBM.
In the field of quantum computers, Lianxiang Group is far behind.
Plit continued: "As far as I know, most of the computer products of Lianxiang Group now have the main chips provided by Intel. Now you have one more choice. In terms of superconducting quantum computer chips, we can do better!"
"Superconducting quantum computer chip?" Bai Chenghui thought. In terms of traditional computer chips, Intel and other companies have always had a monopoly. Use this core technology to powerfully take away high profits from computer companies like them.
Although IBM is now an American computer company, if they can put pressure on companies such as Intel, maybe Lianxiang Group can reduce its spending on chips. Reduce costs and increase profits.
A few hours later, Bai Chenghui received a piece of information, which was some reference data from IBM on important accessories such as superconducting quantum computer first-level chips.
After just looking at it for a moment, he frowned. This is completely different from what he imagined. The cost of this superconducting computer is too high! Several times higher than traditional computers!
Moreover, if it wants to cooperate with IBM, Lianxiang Group will have to pay high intellectual property fees, and the cost will be even higher for him to accept.
"In terms of the cost of quantum computers... I think this information is not detailed enough. Are the costs too high in some places?" Bai Chenghui asked.
Plit shook his head and said confidently: "In this field, we have invested a lot of money and technology, and spent countless efforts to achieve today's achievements."
"It can be said that we are unique in this field now! And in terms of materials and manufacturing, quantum computers are more complex and more demanding than traditional computers, and the cost will of course increase."
Bai Chenghui did not answer. In this field, the other party has mastered the key technology. They can explain it how they want. Now he can't make a decision. He has to wait until the end of this global supercomputing conference and compare other companies' superconducting quantum computers to get a rough idea.
But there is no doubt that whether it is IBM, Intel, Google or European technology, it will never be licensed or sold to them cheaply. It seems that this knife will still be ripped off.
"Mr. Bai, this information is given to you. If you want to discuss follow-up matters, IBM welcomes you..." Plitt is not worried at all about IBM's quantum computer information being released, because at this global supercomputing conference, They had planned to announce their latest results!
Suddenly, a message popped up on Plit's cell phone placed on the table. It was a notification sent to him by an internal member of the Association for Computing Machinery.
Pritt glanced at it, then picked up the phone in surprise and clicked on it to watch.
"Is this true?" His expression changed drastically, full of disbelief.