Agreement includes KQC offering IBM software
and new AI infrastructure capabilities as well as IBM's
next-generation quantum computing architecture
BUSAN,
South Korea, Jan. 29,
2024 /CNW/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that
Korea Quantum Computing (KQC) has engaged IBM to offer IBM's most
advanced AI software and infrastructure, as well as quantum
computing services. KQC's ecosystem of users will have access to
IBM's full stack solution for AI, including watsonx, an AI and data
platform to train, tune and deploy advanced AI models and software
for enterprises.
KQC is also expanding its quantum computing collaboration with
IBM. Having operated as an IBM Quantum Innovation Center since
2022, KQC will continue to offer access to IBM's global fleet of
utility-scale quantum systems over the cloud. Additionally,
IBM and KQC plan to deploy an IBM Quantum System Two on-site at KQC
in Busan, South Korea by
2028.
"KQC is providing versatile computing infrastructure in Korea
through our collaboration with IBM. Our robust hardware
computing resources and core software in quantum and AI are poised
not only to meet the growing demand for high performance computing,
but also to catalyze industry utilization and ecosystem
development. We are working to diligently enhance services and
infrastructure through this collaboration as well as with our
industry-specific partners," said Ji Hoon
Kweon, Chairman of KQC.
"We are excited to work with KQC to deploy AI and quantum
systems to drive innovation across Korean industries. With this
engagement, KQC clients will have the ability to train, fine-tune,
and deploy advanced AI models, using IBM watsonx and advanced AI
infrastructure. Additionally, by having the opportunity to access
IBM quantum systems over the cloud, today — and a next-generation
quantum system in the coming years — KQC members will be able to
combine the power of AI and quantum to develop new applications to
address their industries' toughest problems," said Darío Gil, IBM
Senior Vice President and Director of Research.
This collaboration includes an investment in infrastructure to
support the development and deployment of generative AI. Plans for
the AI-optimized infrastructure includes advanced GPUs and IBM's
Artificial Intelligence Unit (AIU), managed with Red Hat OpenShift
to provide a cloud-native environment. Together, the GPU system and
AIU combination is being engineered to offer members
state-of-the-art hardware to power AI research and business
opportunities.
To provide a full stack solution, this collaboration will also
include access for KQC's clients to Red Hat OpeShift AI for
management and runtime needs, and IBM's watsonx platform to empower
generative AI and the next wave of computing technology. By
leveraging watsonx software for its workflows and solutions, KQC
members will have access to generative AI technologies for the
enterprise.
In addition to IBM, KQC is also collaborating with other Korean
organizations on contributions to the country's quantum computing
ecosystem.
"KQC has been actively building quantum research
collaborations with leading domestic companies in the financial,
bio-healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Last year, Dankook
University Hospital joined as a co-research member in quantum
healthcare. Additionally, as members of our IBM Quantum Innovation
Center, Hanlim Pharmaceutical Co., has started joint research for
new drug discovery with us. And DNEURO, a Korean financial software
start up is developing quantum algorithms in option pricing and
portfolio optimization," said Dr. Joon
Young Kim, CEO of KQC.
About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and
consulting expertise. We help 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. More than 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 consulting deliver open and
flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's
long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility,
inclusivity and service.
Media Contacts:
Bethany Hill McCarthy, IBM
Research
Bethany@ibm.com
Chris Nay, IBM Quantum
cnay@us.ibm.com
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