The March 8, 2021 morning edition of the Nihon Keizai Shimbun spotlighted the research plan for the Quantum Internet Task Force (QITF) that Mercari participated in.
Comments on the significance of improving the test environment and creating the Quantum Internet, by Shota Nagayama who serves as representative of QITF and is also mercari R4D Senior Researcher, were introduced.
For details regarding the research plan, refer to the “White Paper on the Path to the Realization of the Quantum Internet” announced on February 10. mercari R4D will continue its research and development toward the realization of a quantum-premised society.
About Mercari R4D
Since it was established, mercari R4D has worked on research and development into quantum information technology. In an approaching quantum-based future where quantum technology is ubiquitous in society, we believe that for Mercari to develop into a safe and secure global marketplace, we need to work on data processing and security that will support quantum information technology. Furthermore, aiming to provide a service that is convenient for our users, R4D is engaged in R&D in anticipation of the general usage of quantum information technology such as machine learning applications and shipping optimization.
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