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Busan Mayor signed MOUs with two global IT companies in the U.S.
On January 12th, Busan-si announced that its Mayor Park MOUs with two global information technology (IT) companies in Seattle, USA, on January 9th.
Mayor Park signed an MOU with Microsoft in Redmond, Washington, to establish the Busan Data Center Academy.
He also signed an MOU with IonQ, a quantum computing specialist based in Bothell, Washington, to promote the development of the quantum science and technology industry.
Data centers are essential infrastructure for providing and utilizing IT services. Most IT services, including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and autonomous driving, are delivered through these facilities.
IonQ, a company developing quantum computers, opened a research and production facility in Bothell, Washington, in February last year for the commercial production of quantum computers.
Under this MOU, the "Microsoft Data Center Academy" to be established in Busan will offer free IT education programs related to data centers, including cloud computing, awarding of certification and scholarships, mentoring, and internships.
Microsoft will establish the Data Center Academy in Busan based on best practices, providing the region with data center technologies, while the city will provide administrative support for its efficient operation.
The city also plans to promote various quantum industries by utilizing IonQ's quantum computing cloud services. IonQ will support quantum computing cloud services, planning and implmentation of collaborative projects, and talent development.
In 2023 and last year, the city secured KRW 5.5 billion in national funds after being selected for the "Quantum Computer Industry Utilization Research Project."
Busan's Mayor stated, "By signing MOUs with these two global IT companies, we will facilitate the region's IT industry including eco-friendly data centers and quantum computing sectors. In particular, it will mark a key turning point for local talent development and job creation."
osh9981@yna.co.kr
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** This article was translated from Korean.
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2025.01.16
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According to Yonhap News,
On January 12th, Busan-si announced that its Mayor Park MOUs with two global information technology (IT) companies in Seattle, USA, on January 9th.
Mayor Park signed an MOU with Microsoft in Redmond, Washington, to establish the Busan Data Center Academy.
He also signed an MOU with IonQ, a quantum computing specialist based in Bothell, Washington, to promote the development of the quantum science and technology industry.
Data centers are essential infrastructure for providing and utilizing IT services. Most IT services, including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and autonomous driving, are delivered through these facilities.
IonQ, a company developing quantum computers, opened a research and production facility in Bothell, Washington, in February last year for the commercial production of quantum computers.
Under this MOU, the "Microsoft Data Center Academy" to be established in Busan will offer free IT education programs related to data centers, including cloud computing, awarding of certification and scholarships, mentoring, and internships.
Microsoft will establish the Data Center Academy in Busan based on best practices, providing the region with data center technologies, while the city will provide administrative support for its efficient operation.
The city also plans to promote various quantum industries by utilizing IonQ's quantum computing cloud services. IonQ will support quantum computing cloud services, planning and implmentation of collaborative projects, and talent development.
In 2023 and last year, the city secured KRW 5.5 billion in national funds after being selected for the "Quantum Computer Industry Utilization Research Project."
Busan's Mayor stated, "By signing MOUs with these two global IT companies, we will facilitate the region's IT industry including eco-friendly data centers and quantum computing sectors. In particular, it will mark a key turning point for local talent development and job creation."
osh9981@yna.co.kr
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Source: Yonhap News (January 12, 2024)
** This article was translated from Korean.