Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 83 | Page 29

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CellPoint Digital , a global pioneer in Payment Orchestration , has partnered with KM Malta Airlines to support the airline ’ s payment processes across multiple sales channels , including on its website and app .
This allows passengers in future to pay with key alternative payment methods ( APMs ) like Apple Pay .
IBM has selected the southwestern German town of Ehningen as the site for its second Quantum Computing facility worldwide .
The new Quantum System 2 , based on three 133-qubit tunablecoupler Heron processors , provides a modular utility-scale quantum computer , IBM stated . Each processor is capable of running 5,000 operations within a single quantum circuit .
Using CellPoint Digital ’ s Payment Orchestration platform , KM Malta Airlines launched the service with optimised payment processes , a cost-effective payment strategy and a customer-centric payment model . This partnership reflects the airline ’ s commitment to providing its passengers with a seamless , convenient payment experience and the airline ’ s recognition of CellPoint Digital as a valued payment solution provider .
“ The quantum industry is taking its next steps towards industrial and real-world applications ,” said Asha-Maria Sharma , a digital expert at Germany Trade & Invest .
“ The IBM quantum data centre will strengthen Germany ’ s industrial base and further develop the quantum ecosystem . I am confident that Germany , as an attractive location for the Quantum Computing industry , will provide a supportive economic environment for both research and commercial use .”

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Lectra Group has announced the launch of Valia Fashion , its new intelligent digital platform designed for the fashion industry . It combines the power of artificial intelligence and Lectra ’ s unique expertise in fashion .
Valia Fashion connects , automates and streamlines each stage of apparel production , from order processing to fabric cutting , while optimising the use of materials . It revolutionises the fashion ecosystem by breaking down the barriers between the various industrialisation and production processes to better meet the requirements of brands , manufacturers and subcontractors .
Maximilien Abadie , Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Product Officer at Lectra , said : “ Valia Fashion represents a major technological breakthrough as , thanks to AI , it truly brings fashion players into a new era , that of Industry 4.0 .”
MPP & E Capital , a London-based hedge fund , is now live on Edgefolio ’ s all-in-one investor relations platform for hedge funds . The firm will benefit from a dedicated hedge fund investor portal , with transparent performance reporting , comprehensive communication tools , CRM and virtual data room – all within a single platform .
Marton Peter Price , Co-founder and Fund Manager of MPP & E Capital , said : “ With Edgefolio , we have been able to tick many key boxes with a single solution , allowing us to communicate with investors in a modern , efficient , and transparent way to the highest standard for both us and our investors , with holistic engagement analytics . We are starting out with a robust investor relations operation which sets us up to succeed in scaling over the next 12-plus months .”
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