Future of Computing - on the Road to Quantum

Overview

Explore the transformative advancements in IT systems with our specialized course on the "Future of Computing - on the Road to Quantum." As digitalization intensifies and data multiplies exponentially, IT infrastructures are increasingly relying on a variety of accelerators such as GPUs, FPGAs, and specialized processing units to keep pace with demands. This course not only explores heterogeneous systems and innovative interconnections but also gives insights into programming models that are ripe for enhancement. You will learn about cache coherent interconnects including OpenCAPI, CCIX, and CXL, and their roles in modern computing architectures.

Additionally, the course addresses the burgeoning field of edge computing, which brings processing power closer to data sources and discusses the strategic placement of computing tasks for optimal performance and reliability. The relationship between private and public clouds, alongside the integration of microservices in computing infrastructures, forms a crucial part of our discourse. Practical applications and the structuring of microservices will also be covered.

Focusing high on the horizon, the course dives into the realm of quantum computing, unveiling its potential to revolutionize certain algorithms and beckoning a new era of compatible software development. Led by IBM experts at the forefront of quantum research, this session offers a profound look at the current achievements and the imminent future of quantum computing. This course is ideal for those interested in the latest in Artificial Intelligence, FPGA, and Quantum Computing, offered by openHPI.

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