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Quantum data centres set to complement classical computing

Matthew Martin, Managing Director of Quantum Design Oxford, discusses the critical role that quantum data centres will play in advancing the deployment of quantum technologies. He explains how quantum data centres will enable hybrid quantum–classical computing, cloud-based access to quantum hardware, and specialised infrastructure for quantum systems, the significance of recent developments, such as the launch of Oxford Quantum Circuits' (OQC) Quantum-AI Data Centre in New York and discusses the role of international and cross-sector collaboration in making quantum data centres a reality, and accelerating quantum innovation.

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DEI matters more than ever - in the IT industry and beyond

Liz Blackman, Chief Marketing Officer at Avantra, discusses the continuing importance of DEI, despite some recent ‘push back’, explaining the importance of women's perspectives in creating balanced leadership teams, how diverse viewpoints lead to better solutions and innovation in technology, the responsibility of current women leaders in challenging stereotypes for future generations and some practical approaches to creating more equitable environments in male-dominated industries.

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WOMEN IN IT – Jenny Briant, Academy Operations Director at the Ten10 Academy

Jenny Briant, Academy Operations Director at the Ten10 Academy, shares valuable insights on empowering women in tech and promoting inclusive workplaces – including building a career in tech without a traditional tech background; the importance of DEI representation in AI and tech leadership; AI in recruitment: the need for human oversight; empowering women and Gen Z in tech; and just why a well-crafted DEI strategy can bring so many benefits to an organisation when it comes to both employee and customer interactions.

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Oxford Ionics’ breakthrough promises ‘useful’ quantum computing within three years

Dr Chris Ballance, co-founder and CEO of Oxford Ionics, explains how the company has developed and proven the building blocks of a high-performance, scalable quantum computer, and has also demonstrated that its quantum chips can be produced at scale in a standard semiconductor factory. Chris says that its chip provides over twice the performance of previous world records - achieved without using error correction – detailing why he believes that useful quantum computers are now within touching distance.

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High-tech innovation - making access easier

Xavier Gaillard, Milexia CEO, outlines the company’s very ambitious growth target to double sales over five years, explaining how this will be achieved through a mixture of acquisitions, partnership development and the introduction of new technology solutions and services. Xavier also provides some insight as to how Milexia is helping the semiconductor industry supply chain adjust to life post-Covid.

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Node4 has appointed Neil Muller as Chief Executive Officer and Patrick De Smedt as Non-Executive Chair, marking a leadership change as the company continues its focus on technology services and growth.
STT GDC and SuperX AI have launched an AI Innovation Centre in Singapore focused on supporting enterprise AI development and testing.
Extreme Networks reports growing adoption of Platform ONE, with customers using its AI-driven model to support IT operations globally.
OpenText has made its enterprise data solutions available on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, with the aim of supporting security and governance requirements for European customers.

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