NB459: IBM Aims To Own The Quantum Realm; Amazon Hitches A Ride With SpaceX

IBM has announced a new quantum processor and modular quantum computer in an effort to own the next generation of computing, Cisco unveils an AI assistant to help you untangle firewall rules, and Marvell debuts new DPUs for switches, firewalls, and other networking devices. The MEF looks for ways to stay relevant in the broadband industry, Twitch ditches South Korea due to network fees, and Broadcom generates a modest revenue increase in 2023 but its 2024 forecast disappoints Wall Street. And Amazon’s space broadband service, Project Kuiper, has to hitch a ride with SpaceX to put satellites in orbit as Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rockets have let to leave the ground. We cover all these stories on today’s Network Break. Sponsor: DoiT An award-winning strategic partner of Google Cloud and AWS, DoiT works alongside more than 3,000 customers to save them time and money. Combining intelligent software with expert consultancy and unlimited support, DoiT delivers the true promise of the cloud at peak efficiency with ease, not cost. Their technology is backed by deep multicloud expertise in the analytics, optimization and governance of cloud architecture, as well as specializations in Kubernetes, AI, and more. Learn more at doit.com. Show Links: IBM Debuts Next-Generation Quantum Processor & IBM Quantum System Two, Extends Roadmap to Advance Era of Quantum Utility – IBM IBM Quantum Summit: Two New QPUs, Upgraded Qiskit, 10-year Roadmap and More – HPC Wire What Is Quantum Computing? – IBM Cisco Redefines Cybersecurity Defense with Powerful,