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IonQ opens up Forte quantum computing platform for use on Amazon Braket Direct

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An artist’s conception shows a data center powered by IonQ’s Forte Enterprise servers. At the start of this year, IonQ announced that it would build quantum computers — probably including Forte Enterprise systems — at a research and manufacturing facility in Bothell, Wash. .

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Microsoft acquires Seattle startup Suplari, which uses AI to analyze corporate spending

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Founded in 2016, Suplari analyzes procurement and spending data flowing into various enterprise systems. Parekh is a real estate technology veteran who previously held leadership positions at Market Leader and Trulia. It can provide recommendations for cost savings, risk exposure, and other efficiency gaps.

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What is the best blockchain for smart contracts and why?

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Some examples of private blockchains that support smart contracts include: Hyperledger Fabric:  Hyperledger Fabric is an open-source framework for building enterprise-grade blockchain solutions. Corda supports smart contracts written in Java and Kotlin and integrates with various enterprise systems and platforms.