Chapter 387
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"What? Computing speed is 10 billion times faster than the first place computer? The world's most powerful quantum computer? "Toran Bell received the latest news from the audit team and was shocked.
"10 billion times? Vice President, what happened? "Someone asked him.
"Oh, nothing. Just a small matter. I need to handle it." Toran Bell felt this is ridiculous!
If someone had told him that a more powerful supercomputer had appeared, he might have only been slightly surprised, but he would not have been so shocked. But now, they dare to say this quantum computer is 10 billion times faster than the second place computer!
What does this mean? This means all the top 500 supercomputers in the world are nothing compared to this computer! When did computer technology make such a huge leap? As the world's top computing expert, how can he not know about this?
That's why Toran Bell decided to conduct the audit himself. He does not want to make a fool of himself in front of his peers!
Toran Bell was not the only one who felt this way. A few core members of the American Computing Association also left in a hurry.
In less than 10 minutes, everyone was informed that there is an issue with the supercomputer ranking, and it will be suspended for a day or two.
"What happened?" A Chinese computer expert asked in confusion.
"I don't know. I think it is about the supercomputer ranking."
Wu Zhigao noticed something and asked Lu Zixin. "General Lu, I think I heard someone talking about Hongxin Group. Did you all make a breakthrough again?"
"How would I know what happened? They are the organizers." Lu Zixin pretended not to know, but Wu Zhigao still had a suspicious look on his face.
Lenovo Group's Bai Chenghui, who is sitting beside Feng Yu, does not agree. He does not think Hongxin Group can make any shocking discoveries in the IT industry and catch the organizer off guard.
"Excuse me. I still have some work to do. Please continue with your conversation. " Bai Chenghui said goodbye to both of them and asked Pleater from IBM to discuss their cooperation on quantum computers.
… …
In the private reception room, Bai Chenghui had been waiting for Pleater for over 10 minutes before Pleater arrived.
"Sorry for the delay. Something happened, and I am sorry to keep you waiting." Pleater said apologetically.
Just now, there was an exaggerated incident in the audit team, which gave him a fright. However, there was news that it might have been a mistake and that they were conducting a stricter audit. Only then did he relax.
"It's okay. The coffee here tastes good," Bai Chenghui said generously.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they began a formal discussion. In addition to the existing business cooperation, the content of the discussion was the new quantum computer business.
"IBM and Lenovo Group have been working together for many years, and we have been providing excellent technical support and hardware supplies." Pleater said. "We can also work together on quantum computers."
"Mr. Pleater, I have a question that I need to clarify." Bai Chenghui asked seriously, "How long do you think it will take for a mass commercial quantum computer to appear?"
Pleater smiled confidently and said, "More than 30 years ago, IBM was the first to commercialize the computer. We made it available to millions of families and it has become an indispensable tool for human beings."
"For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of the computing industry. Now, we have the capability to introduce a commercial quantum computer, and we will be the leader of the computing industry again. We will bring the world to the era of commercial quantum computers! "
Bai Chenghui sighed in his heart. In the computing industry, IBM had been chasing the world's leading technologies. But today, they still had to seek technical support from industry giants like IBM.
Lenovo Group is still lagging behind IBM in the field of quantum computers.
Pleater continued. "From what I know, most of Lenovo Group's computer products are supplied by Intel. Now, you all have another choice. We can do better in the superconducting quantum computer chips! "
"Superconducting quantum computer chips?" Bai Chenghui was excited. Intel and other companies had been monopolizing the traditional computer chips. They can make use of this technology to snatch high profits from PC companies.
Although IBM is also a US PC company, if they can pressure Intel and other companies, Lenovo Group might be able to reduce their spending on chips. Reduce costs and increase profits.
A few hours later, Bai Chenghui received a document. It was IBM's reference data on the superconducting quantum computer chips and other important components.
He frowned after looking at it for a bit. This is different from what he had expected. The cost of this superconducting quantum computer is too high! It is several times more expensive than traditional computers!
Also, if Lenovo Group wants to work with IBM, they will have to pay a high fee for the intellectual property rights. The cost is too high.
"Quantum computer's cost … … I feel that this document is not detailed enough. Is it because the cost is too high?" Bai Chenghui asked.
Pleater shook his head and replied. "We had invested a lot of money and technologies in this field. We had spent a lot of effort to reach where we are today."
"We can say that we are the only ones in this field! Also, in terms of materials and manufacturing, quantum computers are more complicated than traditional computers. The requirements are higher, and the cost will be higher. "
Bai Chenghui did not reply. Pleater has the key technologies in this field, and they can explain whatever they want. Now, Feng Yu cannot make a decision. He must wait until the Global Supercomputing Conference ends to compare the superconducting quantum computers from other companies.
But there is no doubt that IBM, Intel, Google, or Europe's technologies will not be licensed or sold to them at a low price. Looks like they are going to be ripped off.
"Manager Bai, I will give you this document. If you still want to talk about the follow-up, IBM welcomes you … … "Pleater is not worried that IBM's quantum computer information will be leaked. This is because they had planned to announce their latest results at the Global Supercomputing Conference!
Suddenly, a notification popped up on Pleater's phone. It was a notification from a member of the American Computer Association.
Pleater glanced at it and then picked up the phone in surprise. He clicked on it and watched it.
"Is this real?" His expression changed, and he is in disbelief.
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