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gigabitmagazine.com | March 03, 2020

The term ‘quantum computing’, however, risks becoming a buzzword without clear definition. Simply put, quantum computing is analogous to regular computing, except for the use of quantum rather than conventional bits. While a regular bit is, by definition, in one of two states, a quantum bit can be a superposition of both states at once, opening up novel approaches to computation.The advent of the technology poses questions owing to quantum computers’ anticipated capabilities in...

brecorder.com | February 03, 2020

Microsoft Corp on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter sales and profit that beat Wall Street expectations, driven by the first acceleration of Azure cloud computing revenue growth in eight quarters amid a pitched battle with Amazon.com Inc's cloud unit.The results sent shares in the world's largest software company to all-time highs in after-hours trading. They also reflected the approach of Chief Executive Satya Nadella, who for five years has re-centered Microsoft around the cloud...

cloudcomputing-news.net | March 23, 2020

CIOs and CTOs are exploring new ways to extract insights from their enterprise data assets with analytics tools. While they continue to invest in on-premises solutions, they're also looking to public cloud service providers.As cloud computing providers grow their footprint in the Internet of Things (IoT) value chain, their investments in data and analytics services are accelerating.Based on the review of cloud service provider offerings, recent acquisitions, and the competitive outlook, ABI ...

insidermedia.com | February 26, 2020

A Llandudno-based cloud computing and IT support provider is to expand by opening a new office in Cardiff.Risc IT Solutions will open its new base in the city to coincide with its 20th anniversary this summer.The company recently opened a new centre in London and has seen turnover rise by 30 per cent every year since 2013.Founded by Paul Roberts, Risc IT enjoys a prestigious gold standard partnership with Microsoft.The company also develops a range of security and data management software.It emp...