Damo Academy asAlibabaSince its establishment, its scientific research institutions have been focusing on carrying out new types of research. Among them,QuantumThe laboratory is one of its important components. Damo AcademyQuantumThe laboratory has been running since 2018Quantumfield of research, and has achieved remarkable results. However,AlibabaRecently, it was announced that it would be officially shut downQuantumlaboratory, which has attracted a lot of attention and discussion.
WhyAlibabaTo shut downQuantumWhat about the laboratory?On the one hand,AlibabaIn recent years, a series of changes have been made, including business splits, changes at the top, etc. On the other hand,QuantumThe lab is a heavily invested business that doesn't perform well in terms of profitability. AlibabaThe need for a broader business prospect and a more rewarding project led to the decision to shut downQuantumLaboratory.
AlthoughAlibabaShut downQuantumlaboratory, but it's inQuantumThe results in the field are obvious. In 2018, Damo AcademyQuantumThe laboratory has successfully developed the world's largestQuantumThe circuit simulator "Taizhang" has attracted global attention. In 2019, the laboratory was again controllableQuantumbitsR&D work, becoming the world's first breakthrough institution. In addition to that,QuantumThe laboratory has also published a number of articles in this field, which have been listed in the world's top journalsQuantumThe achievements in the field add to the brilliance.
QuantumTechnologyIt is in a booming phase, and many companies and institutions in China have entered the field in an attempt to go globalQuantumTake your place in the competition. For example, OriginQuantumThe company has independently developed itQuantumcomputer "Wukong", and completed hundreds of millions of yuan in financing. Hence the Damo AcademyQuantumThe decision to shut down the lab has raised a lot of confusion.
AlibabaIt's ChinaTechnologyA leader in the field, at all frontiersTechnologyThere are layouts and achievements in the field. However, as a commercial company,AlibabaStrategies need to be constantly adjusted to adapt to the needs and changes of the market.
In recent years,AlibabaA series of strategic adjustments were made, including business splits, high-level changes, etc. These initiatives are designed to:AlibabaOpen up broader business prospects and more rewarding projects to maintain the company's competitiveness and achieve sustainable growth.
Closure of the Damo AcademyQuantumThe laboratory isAlibabapart of the strategic adjustment, although this decision is forTechnologyBoundaries andQuantumIt's a pity, but it's alsoAlibabaNecessary to better adapt to the business environment and development needs.
From a business point of view,AlibabaMore rewarding projects are needed to drive the company's growth, whileQuantumThe laboratory is an area that requires a lot of investment and uncertain returns. In contrast, it is more feasible to invest resources in projects with more commercial potentialAlibabaBring greater returns.
AlthoughAlibabaShut downQuantumlaboratory, but that doesn't meanAlibabaRightTechnologyThere will be less support and input for research. On the contrary,AlibabaWe will continue to push forwardTechnologyInnovate for the futureDigital economyand the intelligent society provides leading technical support andSolution
In general,AlibabaShut downQuantumThe laboratory is itsBusiness StrategyPart of the adaptation is aimed at better adapting to the business environment and development needs. Despite this decision inTechnologyThe community has caused some controversy and doubts, howeverAlibabaWe will continue to work on itTechnologyInnovate for the futureDigital economyand the intelligent society to make greater contributions.