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Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine Outperforms World's #1 Supercomputer, Achieving Long-Timescale Molecular Dynamics Simulations 179x Faster

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星期三, 五月 15, 2024

Using the second generation Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine (WSE-2), researchers were able to perform atomic scale simulations at the millisecond scale – 179x faster than what is possible on the world's leading supercomputer 'Frontier,' which is built with 39,000 GPUs.

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  • Using the second generation Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine (WSE-2), researchers were able to perform atomic scale simulations at the millisecond scale – 179x faster than what is possible on the world's leading supercomputer 'Frontier,' which is built with 39,000 GPUs.
  • This breakthrough allows researchers to gain unprecedented insights into the long-term behavior and future evolution of materials at the atomic scale.
  • "This work changes the landscape of what is possible with molecular dynamics simulations," said Michael James, Chief Architect of Advanced Technologies and co-founder of Cerebras Systems.
  • "Simulations that would have taken a year on a traditional supercomputer can now be completed in just two days.

D-Wave Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

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星期一, 五月 13, 2024

First quarter 2024 Bookings (as defined below) totaled $4.5 million, an increase of $1.6 million, or 54%, from Q1 FY23 bookings, representing the Company’s eighth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth in quarterly bookings.

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  • First quarter 2024 Bookings (as defined below) totaled $4.5 million, an increase of $1.6 million, or 54%, from Q1 FY23 bookings, representing the Company’s eighth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth in quarterly bookings.
  • Bookings1: Bookings for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 were $4.5 million, an increase of $1.6 million, or 54%, from the fiscal 2023 first quarter Bookings of $2.9 million.
  • Non-GAAP Gross Margin2: Non-GAAP gross margin for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 was 76.6%, an increase of 22.8% from the fiscal 2023 first quarter non-GAAP gross margin of 53.8%.
  • We are reiterating the full year 2024 financial guidance set forth in our March 28, 2024, fiscal 2023 fourth quarter and full year earnings press release.

Linux Foundation Announces the Launch of the High Performance Software Foundation

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星期一, 五月 13, 2024

HAMBURG, Germany, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, is excited to announce the launch of the High Performance Software Foundation (HPSF). Through a series of technical projects, HPSF aims to build, promote, and advance a portable core software stack for high performance computing (HPC) by increasing adoption, lowering barriers to contribution, and supporting development efforts.

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  • HPSF will build, promote, and advance an open and portable core software stack for high performance computing.
  • HAMBURG, Germany, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Linux Foundation , the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, is excited to announce the launch of the High Performance Software Foundation (HPSF).
  • HPSF will build, promote, and advance an open and portable core software stack for high performance computing.
  • Apptainer: Formerly known as Singularity, Apptainer is a Linux Foundation project providing a high performance, full featured HPC and computing optimized container subsystem.

Red Hat Powers the Future of Supercomputing with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024

Red Hat, Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced that Red Hat Enterprise Linux is the operating system platform for El Capitan, the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) first exascale supercomputer.

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  • Red Hat, Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced that Red Hat Enterprise Linux is the operating system platform for El Capitan, the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) first exascale supercomputer.
  • Projected to be the world’s most powerful supercomputer, El Capitan is located at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).
  • As the catalyst for El Capitan’s software stack, Red Hat Enterprise Linux provides a crucial linkage in preparing for cloud-enabled supercomputers with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) components.
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SONiC, the Leading Open Source Network Operating System, Sees Unparalleled Growth With 10 New Members and Expansion into Enterprise Edge

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024

Unprecedented membership growth, coupled with the availability of new deployment case studies, showcases SONiC's powerful impact within the network operating space.

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  • Unprecedented membership growth, coupled with the availability of new deployment case studies, showcases SONiC's powerful impact within the network operating space.
  • Spanning hardware manufacturers and software developers, these member organizations illustrate the broad industry support for SONiC's mission to enhance data center networking through open source solutions.
  • "SONiC's growth showcases its unique position in pioneering open source networking solutions, and fosters broad industry collaboration," said Arpit Joshipura, general manager, Networking, Edge and IoT, the Linux Foundation.
  • These examples underscore SONiC's role in advancing network technology and its capability to support complex, high-demand environments across the globe.

El Diario Honors Exceptional Latinas Inspiring Future Generations

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024

El Diario receives nominations from colleagues, peers and friends to recognize the work of these activists, artists, leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers, scientists, journalists, and more.

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  • El Diario receives nominations from colleagues, peers and friends to recognize the work of these activists, artists, leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers, scientists, journalists, and more.
  • This annual awards ceremony highlights notable Latinas inspiring new generations of women in their respective communities.
  • We have put together a list of truly outstanding Latina that are paving the way for new generations,” said Carmen Villavicencio, Executive Editor of El Diario.
  • In 1963, it merged with El Diario de Nueva York, forming El Diario/La Prensa, as it is known nowadays.

D-Wave Introduces New Fast Anneal Feature, Extending Quantum Computing Performance Gains

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, today launched the fast-anneal feature, available on all of D-Wave’s quantum processing units (QPUs) in the Leap™ real-time quantum cloud service.

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  • D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, today launched the fast-anneal feature, available on all of D-Wave’s quantum processing units (QPUs) in the Leap™ real-time quantum cloud service.
  • With this feature now widely accessible, users can perform quantum computations at unprecedented speeds, greatly reducing the impact of external disturbances such as thermal fluctuations and noise that often hinder quantum calculations.
  • Heightened coherence and reduced environmental interference will open avenues in quantum sciences,” said Alejandro Lopez-Bezanilla with Los Alamos National Laboratory.
  • With increased quantum coherence, we can finally achieve precise observations of quantum phenomena, previously only accessible in theory but now within reach of experimental validation.”

D-Wave’s Qubits 2024 Quantum Computing Conference Announced for June 17-18 in Boston

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星期二, 四月 9, 2024

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, today announced that its Qubits 2024 quantum computing conference will take place in Boston on June 17 and 18, 2024.

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  • D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, today announced that its Qubits 2024 quantum computing conference will take place in Boston on June 17 and 18, 2024.
  • Themed “Success, Powered by Quantum,” the conference will demonstrate how D-Wave, partners, and customers such as Momentum Worldwide (part of Interpublic Group), Los Alamos National Lab, Zapata AI and others are achieving tangible outcomes with D-Wave’s innovative annealing quantum computing technology.
  • It will be packed with demonstrations of new quantum solutions, product updates, the company’s latest scientific accomplishments, and customer applications, both in development and in production.
  • The latest advancements in D-Wave’s quantum technology and software, with expert guidance on how to quickly adopt quantum computing in the enterprise.

White Rock, NM Named “Happiest Small Town in America”

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星期一, 三月 11, 2024

Los Alamos, NM, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Travel —an online travel journal—recently named White Rock, New Mexico, the “Happiest Small Town in America” in their 2024 rankings.

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  • Los Alamos, NM, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Travel —an online travel journal—recently named White Rock, New Mexico, the “Happiest Small Town in America” in their 2024 rankings.
  • “With a friendly atmosphere, tons of trails through and around town, beautiful dark skies, and unique local businesses, White Rock is a gem among small towns across America.”
    For those visiting White Rock, be sure to start your visit at the White Rock Visitor Center for maps and an overview of local activities.
  • White Rock Overlook Park – Grab your camera and prepare for stunning shots at White Rock Overlook.
  • To plan your visit or explore all there is to see and do in White Rock and Los Alamos, go to www.visitlosalamos.org .

Advent Technologies Participates in $12.4 Million Project to Reduce GHG Emissions in the Maritime Sector

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星期二, 三月 5, 2024

This project aims to develop a maritime fuel cell system resulting in an auxiliary power unit with a total capacity exceeding 500kW.

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  • This project aims to develop a maritime fuel cell system resulting in an auxiliary power unit with a total capacity exceeding 500kW.
  • The RiverCell 3 project has a total budget of approximately $12.4 million, from which Advent’s budgeted portion is approximately $6.1 million.
  • The project commenced in January 2024 and is scheduled to conclude on December 31, 2026.
  • This strategy aims to mitigate greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions for international shipping, with a reinforced commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.