"What? 10 billion times faster than the first place, the world's most powerful quantum computer?" Tolan Bell received the latest news from the review team, and his face was a little gaffe.

"Ten billion times, vice president, what's going on?" someone next to him asked.

"Oh, nothing, a little thing, I'm going to take care of it. "Tolan Bell thinks it's ridiculous!

If someone told him about the emergence of a more powerful supercomputer, he might only be slightly surprised, but not so surprised. But now they dare to say that this quantum computer can surpass the second place computing speed by 10 billion times!

What kind of concept is this? This means that the world's top 500 supercomputers combined are not enough to see in front of it! When did computer technology make such a big leap forward? As the world's top computer technology expert, how could he not know?

So Tolan Bell decided to censor it himself, lest he make a joke in front of his peers all over the world!

Not only Tolan Bell, but also several core members of the American Computer Society also looked ugly and left in a hurry.

And in less than ten minutes, everyone was notified that there was some accident in the supercomputer ranking work, and it is estimated that it will be suspended for a day or two.

"What's going on?" asked a Chinese computer expert, confused.

"I don't know, it seems to be a supercomputing ranking thing. ”

Wu Zhigao seemed to realize something, and asked Lu Zixin with suspicion: "Mr. Lu, I seem to hear someone talking about Hongxin Group, is there any major breakthrough you have made?"

"I don't know what's going on, they're the organizers. Lu Zixin pretended not to know and said, but Wu Zhigao still had a skeptical look.

Bai Chenghui of Lianxiang Group next to him disagreed, he didn't think that Hongxin Group could make any shocking discoveries in the computer industry that could catch the organizers off guard.

"Excuse me, two. I've got a bit of work to do, so let's talk about it first. Bai Chenghui said goodbye to the two, and he made an appointment with IBM's Pulit to discuss the cooperation between the two companies in quantum computers.

......

In the private reception room, Bai Chenghui had been waiting for Pulit for more than ten minutes, and Pulit had just arrived.

"I'm really sorry that something happened and delayed for a while, so you have to wait for a long time. Plitt said apologetically.

There was an exaggerated thing in the audit team just now, which startled him, but there was news that it might be a miscommunication, and a stricter review was underway, so he was relieved.

"It doesn't matter, the coffee here tastes good. Bai Chenghui said generously.

After a little politeness, they formally discussed. In addition to the existing business cooperation, the discussion will focus on a new type of quantum computer business.

"We at IBM have been working with Lianxiang Group for many years, and we have been providing you with excellent technical support and hardware supply over the years. "When it comes to quantum computers, we can work together as well." ”

"Mr. Pullett, I have a question that I have to get to the bottom of it. Bai Chenghui asked seriously, "How long do you think it will take for mass commercial quantum computers to appear?"

Plitt smiled confidently and said, "More than 30 years ago, we at IBM were the first to commercialize computers, making it an indispensable tool for human beings today. ”

"For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of the computer industry. Now that we have the strength to launch a commercial quantum computer, we will once again serve as a leader in the computer industry and bring the world to the era of commercial quantum computers!"

Bai Chenghui sighed slightly in his heart, in the field of computers, they have been catching up with the world's cutting-edge and seeking to master core technology. But to this day, it is still necessary to seek technical support from industry giants like IBM.

In the field of quantum computers, Lianxiang Group is a big step behind.

Plitt continued: "As far as I know, most of the computer products in the Lianxiang Group are now mainly chips provided by Intel. Now you have one more option, and we can do even better when it comes to superconducting quantum computer chips!"

"Superconducting quantum computer chips?" Bai Chenghui's heart moved, in terms of traditional computer chips, it has always been a monopoly of Intel and other companies. Using this core technology, they can take away high profits from their computer companies.

Although IBM is also a computer company in the United States, if they can put pressure on companies such as Intel, perhaps Lianxiang Group can reduce its spending on chips. Reduce costs and increase profits.

A few hours later, Bai Chenghui got a document, which was some reference data for IBM on important accessories such as superconducting quantum computer first-level chips.

After only a brief look, he frowned. This is completely different from what he envisioned, and the cost of this superconducting computer is too high! It is several times higher than that of a conventional computer!

And if you want to cooperate with IBM, Lianxiang Group has to pay a high amount of intellectual property fees, and the cost is even higher for him to accept.

"The cost aspect of quantum computers...... I don't think this information is detailed enough, is it too expensive in some places?" Bai Chenghui asked.

Pulit shook his head and swore that "in this field, we have invested a lot of money and technology, and it has taken countless efforts to achieve today's achievements. ”

"It can be said that we are unique in this field now! And in terms of materials and manufacturing, quantum computers are more complex and more demanding than traditional computers, and of course the cost has to be increased. ”

Bai Chenghui did not answer, in this field, the other party has mastered the key technology, and they can explain it as they want. Now he can't decide, he has to wait for the end of this global supercomputing conference to compare superconducting quantum computers from other companies to get a general idea.

But there is no doubt that whether it is IBM or Intel, Google or European technology, it will never be licensed or sold to them cheaply, and it seems that this knife will still have to be slaughtered.

"Mr. Bai, this information will be given to you. If you still want to talk about the follow-up, IBM welcomes ...... "Plitt is not worried about IBM's quantum computer information being released at all, because this global supercomputing conference, they have planned to announce their latest results!"

Suddenly, a message popped up on Pulit's phone on the table, a notice from an internal member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

Plitt just glanced at it, then picked up the phone in surprise and clicked on it to watch.

"Is this true?" his expression changed dramatically, full of disbelief.