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IBM (NYSE: IBM) and NASA today announced the open-source release of the NASA‑IBM Lunar Foundation Model, one of the first publicly available foundation models for scientific exploration of the Moon, now available.
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IonQ has launched Superion 256, its sixth-generation quantum computing platform featuring integrated electronic qubit control and 256 qubits. The company achieved significant manufacturing improvements with SkyWater, reducing design cycles from 9 to 2 months and increasing wafer lot production 12-fold. The system is designed for data center deployment and scales to millions of qubits, with customer deliveries expected in 2027.
Smart metering in Latin America and the Caribbean is experiencing significant growth, with the installed base of smart electricity meters forecast to increase from 17.3 million units in 2024 to 61.3 million units by 2030, representing a 23.5% compound annual growth rate. Brazil and Mexico are leading the market, accounting for over 65% of annual meter demand. Key drivers include grid modernization efforts, electricity theft reduction, and supportive government policies. Major utilities like Cemig, COPEL, Enel, and CPFL are expanding investments in advanced metering infrastructure.
Quantum Corporation (QMCO) shares have surged 322.3% in six months, driven by strong enterprise demand for ActiveScale and tape storage solutions. The company reported 25.7% revenue growth to $80.8 million in fiscal Q1, with expanding tape adoption and improving margins. However, supply constraints, particularly for tape drives, limit near-term revenue conversion, with Q2 guidance at approximately $82 million.