Event Recap: Modern Data Center to Enable Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing
As stated by IBM, “Quantum computing uses specialized technology—including computer hardware and algorithms that take advantage of quantum mechanics—to solve complex problems that classical computers or supercomputers can’t solve or can’t solve quickly enough.” Given the complexity and rapid development in quantum computing, experts from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and NASA’s Ames Research Center are working diligently on how to master quantum computing to support agency missions. “Moving forward,” Dr. Michael J. Hayduk, Deputy Director of AFRL Information Directorate said, “Quantum computing will require greater precision, which will include enhanced timing, networking, computing, and sensing.” According to William Thigpen, Manager with NASA Ames, “NASA is an agency that leads by example”, and with that, is able to address the number of “challenges of putting these very dense systems into an environment without breaking the budget.”
During this one-hour webinar, these two experts addressed:
- AFRL research locations and their roles
- DAF Operational view chart and needs
- The need for workforce and supply-chain development
- Future initiatives in quantum computing
- Innovare Advancement Center
- Where IT professionals can get the education and experience needed on rapidly developing technologies, like quantum and AI
- Energy efficient and high-end computing (HEC) and AI
- NASA’s focus on capacity, capability, time, and AI
- NASA’s span of support and focus on sustainability