We’ve talked about quantum computing before but Microsoft created a quantum quake in the tech space last week. They announced a new quantum computer chip that took seventeen years to make. The Majorana-1 uses a brand new Topological Core technology that reduces error rates significantly and could create chips with as much as one million qubits of processing power per unit. Microsoft’s researchers reportedly created a new state of matter in the accompanying research paper published to Nature to help them create the method for increasing the power of the chip. This and more on The Rundown.
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1:15 – Docker Pauses Pull Plans
Container company Docker recently announced a plan to significantly limit image pulling for users as well as a storage–based billing setup. Late last week the company walked those plans back due to comments from community members. Paid Docker customers will have unlimited image pull rights and authenticated users will get more access to images. The plan for storage-based billing will be reworked into a set of tools to help customers manage their storage better and reduce the overhead placed on Docker.
Read More: Revisiting Docker Hub Policies: Prioritizing Developer Experience
5:30 – Default Passwords Strike Again
It’s time to change the password for your luggage and your air shield. Security researcher Eric Daigle discovered that the Enterphone MESH door access system had a vulnerable default password that coule be exploited to remotely access door locks across the US and Canada. The company, which was acquired by Hirsch, has said they will not be patching the issue because the practice of default passwords was outdated. Daigle found 71 systems that were connected to the Internet with default passwords that could be exploited, which earned him credit in the CVE that was published.
Read More: A single default password exposes access to dozens of apartment buildings
8:12 – Apple is Betting on AI Infrastructure
How much could you do with $500 billion? If you’re Apple you’re hoping to do a lot with AI. The company announced this week that they will be investing half a trillion dollars over four years in US-based technologies to enhance AI. The goals include a 250,000 sq ft server manufacturing facility in Houston that will open next year. There are also plans to expand the data center presence in five other US states. Apple also plans to hire about 20,000 new employees focused on silicon manufacturing, software development, and AI and ML expertise. Stephen, Apple sure seems to be going all in on AI.
Read More: Apple accelerates AI investment with $500B for skills, infrastructure
12:00 – Cisco and NVIDIA Expand Their Partnership
Coming off the heels of Cisco Live EMEA we get a big announcement that Cisco and NVIDIA are partnering up in the networking space. Yesterday’s announcement will create a unified architecture that enables NVIDIA Spectrum-X networking with Cisco devices. NVIDIA will be providing Bluefield-3 SuperNICs to run alongside Cisco Silicon One chips. These new switches will be running Cisco IOS on top of NVIDIA hardware. Cisco is, to date, the only partner working directly with NVIDIA on this technology.
Read More: Cisco Expands Partnership with NVIDIA to Accelerate AI Adoption in the Enterprise
15:57 – T-Mobile Dials Up Cloud Efficiency Drive with Red Hat OpenShift
Building a telco network is an expensive undertaking, most of the money must be paid before any revenue, so keeping costs down is vital. T-Mobile is making a big commitment to RedHat OpenShift as an application platform for innovation and rapid application development. Have we seen large-scale adoption of cloud technologies by telcos before and is this different?
Read More: T-Mobile dials up cloud efficiency drive with Red Hat OpenShift deal
19:37 – HP Ends 15 Minute Tech Support Wait Time
You’re probably tired of waiting on hold for support by now. Last week, HP Inc announced plans to implement a mandatory 15-minute minimum wait for phone tech support. The stated reason was to encourage customers to use other forms of support, including online knowledge bases and forums instead of the expensive phone call centers. The plan was met with universal derision by the community and after a few days HP Inc walked back their plans to implement the increased timer.
Read More: HP ditches 15-minute wait time policy due to ‘feedback’
24:37 – Microsoft’s Quantum Computing Breakthrough with Majorana 1 Chip
We’ve talked about quantum computing before but Microsoft created a quantum quake in the tech space last week. They announced a new quantum computer chip that took seventeen years to make. The Majorana-1 uses a brand new Topological Core technology that reduces error rates significantly and could create chips with as much as one million qubits of processing power per unit. Microsoft’s researchers reportedly created a new state of matter in the accompanying research paper published to Nature to help them create the method for increasing the power of the chip.
Read More: Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip carves new path for quantum computing
Read More: Microsoft’s Quantum Computing Chip Comes With Promise, Questions
33:29 – The Weeks Ahead
Networking Field Day 37 – March 19 – 20
AI Infrastructure Field Day 2 – April 23 – 24
Mobility Field Day 13 – May 7 – 8
Security Field Day 13 – May 29 – 30
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