ATOS : Oak Ridge National Laboratory acquires Atos Quantum Learning Machine to support US Department of Energy research
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Paris (France), Irving, TX (USA), November 13 2017 - Atos, a global leader in
digital transformation, today announces a new contract with US-based Oak Ridge
National Laboratory (ORNL) for a 30-Qubit Atos Quantum Learning Machine (QLM),
the world's highest-performing quantum simulator.
Designed by the 'Atos Quantum' laboratory, the first major quantum industry
program in Europe, the Atos QLM combines an ultra-compact machine with a
universal programming language. The appliance enables researchers and engineers
to develop and test today the quantum applications and algorithms of tomorrow.
As the Department of Energy's largest multi-program science and energy
laboratory, ORNL employs almost 5,000 people, including scientists and engineers
in more than 100 disciplines.
The Atos QLM-30, processing up to 30 quantum bits (Qubits) in-memory, installed
at ORNL was operational within hours thanks to Atos' fast-start process.
Set up as a stand-alone appliance, the Atos QLM can run on premise ensuring
confidentiality of clients' research programs and data.
ORNL's Quantum Computing Institute Director, Dr. Travis Humble says:
"At ORNL, we are preparing for the next-generation of high-performance computing
by investigating unique technologies such as quantum computing.
We are researching how quantum computing can provide new methods for advancing
scientific applications important to the Department of Energy.
Our researchers focus on applications in the physical sciences, such as
chemistry, materials science, and biology, as well as the applied and data
sciences. Numerical simulation helps to guide development of these scientific
applications and support understanding program correctness. The Atos Quantum
Learning Machine provides a unique platform for testing new quantum programming
ideas."
Thierry Breton, CEO and Chairman of Atos, adds:
"We are glad to accompany Oak Ridge National Laboratory from the outset in what
is likely to be the next major technological evolution. Thanks to our Atos
Quantum Learning Machine, designed by our quantum lab supported by an
internationally renowned Scientific Council, researchers from the Department of
Energy will benefit from a simulation environment which will enable them to
develop quantum algorithms to prepare for the major accelerations to come."
In the coming years, quantum computing should be able to tackle the explosion of
data brought about by Big Data and the Internet of Things. Thanks to its
innovative targeted computing acceleration capabilities based in particular on
the exascale class supercomputer Bull Sequana, quantum computing should also
foster developments in deep learning, algorithms and artificial intelligence for
domains as varied as pharmaceutical or new materials. To move forward on these
issues, Atos plans to set up several partnerships with research centers and
universities around the world.
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About Atos
Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with approximately 100,000
employees in 72 countries and annual revenue of around ? 12 billion. European
number one in Big Data, Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing and Digital
Workplace, the Group provides Cloud services, Infrastructure & Data Management,
Business & Platform solutions, as well as transactional services through
Worldline, the European leader in the payment industry. With its cutting-edge
technologies, digital expertise and industry knowledge, Atos supports the
digital transformation of its clients across various business sectors: Defense,
Financial Services, Health, Manufacturing, Media, Energy & Utilities, Public
sector, Retail, Telecommunications and Transportation. The Group is the
Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic & Paralympic Games and
operates under the brands Atos, Atos Consulting, Atos Worldgrid, Bull, Canopy,
Unify and Worldline. Atos SE (Societas Europaea) is listed on the CAC40 Paris
stock index.
Press contact:
Terence Zakka | terence.zakka(at)atos.net | +33 1 73 26 40 76 | (at)Mr_Zakka
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