FNB takes a quantum leap in computing

From left: Francesco Petruccione, professor of Theoretical Physics at the School of Chemistry and Physics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal; Amira Abbas, researcher in the Quantum Research Group at the University of KwaZulu-Natal; and Dr Mark Nasila, chief analytics officer at FNB’s Chief Risk Office.

 

Regarded as one of the local banks at the forefront of digital innovation, FNB has collaborated with the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Chemistry and Physics, to conduct research aimed at looking at the best approach to apply the principles of quantum theory, which is increasingly attracting the interest of financial services firms across the globe. Read more at ITWeb.co.za.

Source: ITWeb.co.za

Author: Sibahle Malinga – ITWeb senior news journalist.