Accenture Awarded Second U.S. Patent for Quantum Computing
July 01 2019 - 7:59AM
Business Wire
Patent is for a machine learning module that
selects quantum or classical computing for optimal business
outcomes
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has been granted a US patent for a “quantum
computing machine learning module” that trains artificial
intelligence (AI) models to determine when and how computational
tasks would be best handled by quantum computing versus classical
computing methods, and route them to the appropriate option. In
doing so, it could help organizations understand where quantum
computing can have the most impact within their businesses, and
when classical computing may still be the best option for a given
task.
Accenture’s new patent — U.S. Patent No. 10,275,721 – describes
a solution to address the tradeoff between the benefits of using
quantum computing versus classical computing resources. By
determining when and how to utilize the power of quantum computing,
such a system can help perform computational tasks in the most
efficient and cost-effective way possible. Additionally, the module
described has the ability to learn to prioritize certain tasks. As
more advanced and efficient quantum and classical systems are
introduced over time, the quantum computing machine learning module
can adapt accordingly.
“Quantum computing has enormous potential, offering truly
groundbreaking capabilities to rapidly solve businesses’ most
difficult computational challenges. And determining when to employ
quantum — as opposed to, or in tandem with classical computing — is
critical to realizing this potential,” said Marc Carrel-Billiard,
senior managing director, Accenture Labs. “Our latest patent in
this area reflects our ongoing commitment to explore ways to apply
the best technologies at the right times for our clients to achieve
better business outcomes.”
This patent adds to Accenture’s robust global intellectual
property portfolio, including a patent that Accenture was awarded
for a “multi-state quantum optimization engine” in 2018. It also
builds on years of Accenture’s quantum investments, partnerships
and R&D efforts.
“Clients look to Accenture to help drive innovation in their
organizations, and we are committed to embracing this opportunity
at every turn,” said Athina Kanioura, Accenture’s chief analytics
officer and global head of Applied Intelligence. “Working to
advance applications for AI has been a huge focus for our team, and
quantum computing presents yet another avenue for how we can use AI
to maximize value.”
The patent for the quantum computing machine learning module was
co-invented by several Accenture associates: Carl Dukatz, principal
director in Accenture’s quantum computing practice; Daniel
Garrison, managing director at Accenture Digital; and Lascelles
Forrester, managing director at Accenture Digital.
To learn more about Accenture and its quantum computing work,
please visit www.accenture.com/quantum.
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