Chapter 592

IBM's plan was a helpless move.

IBM produces quantum computers, of course, to sell them for money.

But in this situation, IBM can't sell it under the name of "the world's second quantum computer".

Originally, many local researchers in the United States were worried about IBM's failure.

And once this name is made, isn’t it equivalent to sprinkling salt on everyone’s wounds?

If IBM really dares to do this, it will probably take less than a day. The original anger of local American researchers who were gradually calmed down because of Director Filloke's dismissal will erupt again.

Therefore, IBM could only cover up the word "quantum computer" in front of the word "quantum computer" in the promotional slogan.

Although this is suspected of deceiving oneself, it will at least not arouse public anger.

So, IBM's commercial quantum computer was officially opened.

Like the Chinese project team, it accepts pre-sale business of commercial quantum computers.

As for the price...

Due to cost reasons, IBM's commercial quantum computers are sold at a higher price.

The one in China is 2 million yuan per unit, while the one in IBM is 500,000 US dollars, equivalent to 3.5 million yuan per unit.

This price is almost twice as high as that of China.

But if you only count the net profit, IBM can only make about tens of thousands of dollars per unit, which is even smaller than China's semiconductor quantum chip project team.

There is no way, the cost of superconducting quantum computers is higher than that of semiconductor quantum computers, which is an inevitable problem.

If it were IBM's quantum computing center that won before, IBM could sell the price of quantum computers to one million, or even one.5 million US dollars each.

Because that is a monopoly business, others can only buy yours, no matter how expensive it is, you have to pinch your nose and buy it.

But now it's different.

IBM lost and even had a commercial competitor.

Then the price cannot be set too high.

Otherwise no one would buy it.

Quantum computers suddenly entered the buyer's market from the seller's market.'

IBM was forced to adopt the strategy of small profits but quick turnover.

What I thought before was that the idea of ​​earning back all the investments in the past decade just by relying on commercial quantum computers is now somewhat unrealistic.

The big part of making money in quantum computers still lies in civilian use.

A quantum computer worth more than 500,000 US dollars is not bought by any big company with the perseverance.

With the division between China's project team and the United States IBM, it is estimated that the market for commercial quantum computers will soon be saturated.

The next civil use is the top priority and the key!

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IBM is worthy of being a giant company in the computer field.

It has a high appeal both in the United States and internationally.

Once the quantum computer independently developed by IBM was released, it received orders from more than a dozen large and small companies around the world in just one day.

You should know that in order to increase sales, Ai Liang basically contacted all the world's large companies that have the ability and need to buy quantum computers.

And while Ai Liang has already cut a wave of leeks, it is not easy for IBM to sell more than ten units in a day.

certainly……

There are definitely many companies in the world that need quantum computers.

But most companies are still on the verge of waiting.

First, wait and see the price of quantum computers.

Whether it is the two million yuan from the Chinese project team or the five hundred thousand US dollars from IBM, the price is very expensive.

Of course, those wealthy companies will not be stingy with this little money.

But for companies with less-than-rich funds, it is worth discussing whether to buy such an expensive quantum computer at this time.

After all, it is predictable that with the continuous increase in R&D capabilities of scientific research institutions in China and the United States and the continuous update and replacement of technology, the price of quantum computers will drop again and again.

So, why not wait until the price of quantum computers drops before buying them!

This can save a lot of money!

And the other.

In addition to watching the price of quantum computers, those companies are also watching the actual effects of quantum computers.

Now some mainstream news media in the world have all blown up quantum computers.

But there is no way to give a practical example.

Is quantum computers really as rumored, able to bring such great convenience and benefits to the company?

There is no fact to prove this, it is just an unknown number.

The result of this conclusion will be determined only after the first batch of "camp-eating" companies have actually used it.

If the effect is not good, you can save this money.

Once the effect is good, it is not too short to start decisively at that time.

Anyway.

Those companies with insufficient funds have made this ambition very smart.

certainly.

In addition to some companies, many well-known scientific research institutions have also become interested in purchasing quantum computers.

After all, the ultra-high computing speed and extremely accurate model building capabilities of quantum computers have made many research institutes jealous.

but……

Another fact is before them.

They have no money!

Research institutes are a place that cost a lot of money, and a quantum computer worth hundreds of thousands of dollars is enough to discourage many research institutes.

Even in China.

Academician Guo has stated that he is willing to sell quantum computers to domestic research institutes and laboratories at cost prices.

However, there are still less than ten institutes that can afford that amount of money.

perhaps.

Only when the price of a quantum computer dropped to around 200,000 to 300,000 yuan.

Only when commercial quantum computers are used can it be popularized in major research institutes and laboratories across the country.

"Gu Lu, we still have a long way to go!"

Every time I come to visit the hospital, Ai Liang always sighs to Gu Lu.

Now, after experiencing this ups and downs together, the relationship between Gu Lu and Ai Liang has improved a lot.

Now the two no longer call each other for their professional titles, but instead directly talk about each other's name.

"Ai Liang, there is a saying that you have to eat at a glance, and the road has to be taken step by step." Gu Lu smiled with his hands behind his head, "Quantum computers are a very long road, just like the traditional computers in the past."

"We developed quantum computers, which are just standing on the starting line, and there is an endless long distance behind them."

"However, you don't have to worry too much. Now we are the only ones standing on the starting line, and many countries do not even have the qualifications to stand on the starting line."

"Next, we just need to continue this leading advantage!"
Chapter completed!