IBM supports project that creates wifi network for first aid in case of natural disasters
When transmission masts fail during a natural disaster, communication between affected communities and rescue workers suddenly becomes very difficult. A project supported by IBM developed a solution to set up a wifi network in flooded areas that restores communication. That's what Bloomberg writes.
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Red Hat unveils new logo after twenty years
Red Hat has decided to drop its legendary Shadowman logo after almost twenty years, in exchange for a new version. The software company has unveiled a new logo.
The new logo, now only the 'red hat', suggests that Red Hat wants to refresh his image now that it is almost starting a new part of its jo... Read more
Red Hat gives virtualization platform Red Hat Virtualization an update
Open source, virtualization and cloud specialist Red Hat has updated its KVM platform Red Hat Virtualization with version 4.3 in advance of its annual major event Red Hat Summit 2019. The core components of the update include security, easier interoperability and improved integration with IT environ... Read more
IBM expands quantum computing program to more universities
IBM has announced that it will expand its commercial quantum computing program called IBM Q Network to more universities in North America. These include Notre Dame, Florida State and Virginia Tech.
The IBM Q Network is designed to develop curricula for students and to establish research collaborati... Read more
IBM Watson Health pulls plug on Drugs Discovery service
IBM's Watson Health business unit stops offering its Drugs Discovery service due to disappointing sales figures. The AI-based platform is used by pharmaceutical companies to apply artificial intelligence (AI) in the development of new drugs. However, the service remains active for existing customers... Read more
IBM follows delivery lettuce with blockchain
IBM and American supermarket Albertsons will work together to see if they can improve the safety of sandwiches and salads, by launching a program that follows roman lettuce via blockchain technology. Roman lettuce from various places was found to contain the E. coli bacterium last year.
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AI from IBM learns by playing Flappy Bird
IBM scientists have unveiled research on how machines can constantly learn tasks, getting better and better instead of getting stuck on one level. The game Flappy Bird was used as a test, writes ZDNet.
The scientists carried out research into something that is also known as 'lifelong learning' or '... Read more
IBM develops calculation method that makes quantum computers more accurate
IBM has developed a technique called zero-noise extrapolation that removes noise from quantum calculations. It may seem strange, but by performing multi-level calculations, IBM scientists can estimate what a quantum computer would calculate if there were no distorting data.
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IBM closes critical vulnerabilities in Watson and analytics products
IBM has announced solutions to five vulnerabilities in Java runtime. The bugs make various versions of Watson Explorer and Watson Content Analytics vulnerable to all kinds of attacks, reports ZDNet. The company therefore speaks of critical leaks.
The most serious vulnerability, CVE-2018-2602, was al... Read more
IBM launches international payment network on blockchain
IBM has launched World Wire, a blockchain-based global payment network that supports real-time cross-border transactions and money orders in 50 countries. Big Blue uses a stable currency based on the Stellar protocol and the US dollar.
According to IBM, World Wire is the first blockchain network of... Read more