‘We intend to build capabilities in quantum, high-performance computing’: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

‘We intend to build capabilities in quantum, high-performance computing’: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

“Quantum I think is amongst many things that we see as emerging areas when it comes to frontiers of technology. India and the Indian ecosystem must be a part of this collaborative model,” Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrashekhar said Wednesday while virtually addressing industry experts and stakeholders in the […]

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IIT-Madras becomes first Indian institute to join IBM Quantum Network

IIT-Madras becomes first Indian institute to join IBM Quantum Network

This network aims to advance quantum computing skills development and research in India. IIT Madras will now get cloud-based access to IBM’s most advanced quantum computing systems. It will also get to explore practical applications of the technology. The Centre for Quantum Quantum Information, Communication and Computing (CQuICC) at IIT Madras has been developed to […]

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Caste in California: Tech giants confront ancient Indian hierarchy

Caste in California: Tech giants confront ancient Indian hierarchy

America’s tech giants are taking a modern-day crash course in India’s ancient caste system, with Apple emerging as an early leader in policies to rid Silicon Valley of a rigid hierarchy that’s segregated Indians for generations. Apple, the world’s biggest listed company, updated its general employee conduct policy about two years ago to explicitly prohibit […]

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Wimbledon 2022 to offer AI-powered digital experiences to fans globally

Wimbledon 2022 to offer AI-powered digital experiences to fans globally

The new and existing digital experiences are designed to help tennis fans stay more informed and engaged with players, matches and the tournament The new and existing digital experiences are designed to help tennis fans stay more informed and engaged with players, matches and the tournament Wimbledon 2022, the 135th edition of the oldest tennis […]

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IBM winds down business in Russia; lays off workforce

IBM winds down business in Russia; lays off workforce

IBM had suspended its business in the country in March after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. IBM had suspended its business in the country in March after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. IBM corporation is winding down its business in Russia, and laying off its entire workforce in the country. Like many other tech firms, the American […]

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