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Capgemini launches Quantum Lab and announces a new agreement with IBM
Capgemini ’ s Quantum Lab ( Q-Lab ) comprises quantum technology experts and highly-specialist facilities in the United Kingdom , Portugal and India to harness the potential of quantum technologies .
Capgemini ’ s Q-Lab will coordinate research programmes to develop business-driven client propositions for sectors most likely to benefit from quantum technologies in the medium future – life sciences , financial services , automotive and aerospace .
It will also drive early experiments with clients in their quantum journeys and accelerate the building of in-house skills and capabilities .
Capgemini has announced it has set up a dedicated lab and team of quantum technology experts from across the globe to develop capabilities and coordinate research facilities aimed at the advancement of quantum technologies and exploration of their potential . In addition to Capgemini ’ s work to explore Quantum Communications and Quantum Sensing , the initiative also includes a collaboration with IBM to help clients build and maximise their engagements in the areas of Quantum Computing .
This initiative leverages the experience of specialist technical teams within the Capgemini stable who have already built scientific and technology capabilities in quantum , through early experimentation and incubation with clients .
Global Technical Realty breaks ground at first UK data centre campus
Global Technical Realty ( GTR ) has broken ground on its first 40.5 MW IT load UK data centre campus – GB One . GTR , a US $ 1 billion European build-to-suit data centre platform , agreed to lease the site at Slough Trading Estate , London ’ s premier data centre hub in June 2021 , partnering with estate owner , SEGRO , which will be developing the building shell .
When complete , the campus will be one of the largest in the area , comprising three independent data centres capable of operating individually or as one interlinked facility . Each building will accommodate over 5,375m 2 of net technical area and 13.5 MW IT load .
“ The data centre sector is experiencing phenomenal growth and is evolving at a rate we ’ ve never seen before ,” said Franek Sodzawiczny , Founder and CEO at Global Technical Realty . “ GTR is in the unique position of having an equity capital commitment with KKR ’ s third global infrastructure fund . This gives us the flexibility to not only fund projects rapidly but to also offer continuity of support to our customers across multiple facilities and locations . We are motivated to get our first UK data centre up and operational and are delighted to be partnering with SEGRO to help achieve this .”
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