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        erful  computing  power)  for  training,  ensuring  cost-effectiveness   ture as a new approach to foundation model training for small- and
        and high security in foundation model training. To ensure reliable   medium-sized enterprises. This innovation is expected to establish
        remote storage and computing on the transmission network, the   a new standard in inclusive intelligent computing technology and
        HIC-OTN hitless transmission mechanism is utilized. This innova-  applications. The test leverages the ultra-high bandwidth, ultra-low
        tive technology reconstructs the forwarding and storage functions   latency, and ultra-high reliability of the new HIC-OTN technology to
        of devices, resulting in improved performance. Traditional OTN pro-  achieve a training efficiency of over 99% of that in a single cluster.
        tection switching typically causes a 50 ms service interruption with   This enables efficient collaboration between the "micro-computing
        packet losses, but with HIC-OTN, there is a 0 ms service interrup-  power" on the user side and the "powerful computing power" on
        tion without zero packet loss. In the industry's first technical test of   the service provider side.
        HIC-OTN-based remote storage and computing (240 km), 16 GPUs   China Mobile is dedicated to driving AI-powered innovation across
        were deployed on the user side as the entry for training foundation   various industries, consistently advancing original technology in-
        models with hundreds of billions of parameters based on PP, and   novation and development. This test successfully demonstrated
        48 GPUs were deployed in the carrier's intelligent computing center   the feasibility and progress of the HIC-OTN-based remote storage
        for centralized and large-scale training. The two ends 240 km apart   and computing technology architecture. Moving forward, we aim
        were interconnected through 800G HIC-OTN featuring high band-  to further enhance collaboration between academia, industry, and
        width and hitless transmission, achieving a collaborative training   research in intelligent computing and optical interconnection tech-
        efficiency of over 99% of that in a single cluster. Duan Xiaodong,   nologies to create advanced networks that can facilitate the rapid
        Vice President of China Mobile Research Institute, described the   growth of AI.
        original HIC-OTN-based remote storage and computing architec-




                                             Cisco Canada and Peterborough Regional Health

                                             Centre Transform Transitional Care


        Cisco, the  worldwide leader  in  networking  and  technology, and   •   Webex Boards & Room Navigators: Real-time collaboration tools
        Peterborough  Regional  Health  Centre  (PRHC)  have  collaborated   connecting care teams, patients, and families.
        on the deployment of a next-generation Reactivation Care Centre:   •   Cisco Spaces &  Kontakt.io  Badges:  Location-based  services
        a safe, digitally  enabled  space designed  to support  short-term   that monitor patient flow, improve safety, and support contact
        recovery for  patients  transitioning  from  hospital  to home. “With   tracing.
        growing demands on healthcare, innovation is critical to delivering   •   Corsano Cardio Bands: Wearable devices that track mobility and
        the best in care,” said Wayne Cuervo, Director of Cisco Canada’s   vital signs, offering real-time insights into recovery progress.
        Digital Impact Office. “Our partnership with PRHC demonstrates   •   Seamless Data Integration: All technology is securely connected
        how technology can transform healthcare delivery, improve patient   to PRHC’s  custom-built  data  platform, Peregrine,  enabling
        outcomes, and set a new standard for recovery across Canada.”   clinicians to make informed, personalized decisions.
        As healthcare systems face rising pressures, including an aging   The  project  is  made  possible  by  Cisco’s  Country  Digital
        population and limited acute care capacity, this new facility helps   Acceleration (CDA) program, which helps organizations accelerate
        alleviate hospital strain and frees up much-needed hospital beds   their digital transformation by providing technology, expertise, and
        for those  in  need of urgent  medical  attention,  while  enhancing   partnerships where it can have the most impact. The Reactivation
        recovery outcomes for a broad range of patients. “The Reactivation   Care Centre at PRHC represents a scalable blueprint for transitional
        Care Centre at PRHC goes beyond providing a setting for patients   care  across  the  country.  By  combining  clinical  expertise  with
        to recover from their acute illness,” said Dr. Lynn Mikula, President   digital innovation, PRHC and Cisco are demonstrating how health
        & CEO at PRHC. “Supported by investment and innovation through   systems  can evolve  to meet  the  complex and  diverse  needs  of
        our partnership  with  Cisco  Canada,  each  patient  has  access  to   patients leaving acute care. “At PRHC, we’ve set a bold vision for
        specialized and restorative care to prepare them for a successful   ourselves,  including  a  strategic  commitment to  transform data,
        discharge  from the  hospital.  The  targeted  care  being  offered   analytics  and  technology to support  people  today and  into the
        on  this  unit  will  help  to address  the  increasing  demands  of our   future,” said Evan Lyons, PRHC’s VP, Digital & Information Services
        growing and aging community.” As the primary technology partner,   and Chief Information Officer. “As demand continues to grow in
        Cisco provides the digital foundation within the Reactivation Care   our region  and  across  the  healthcare  system,  investments  in
        Centre  to  enhance  patient  care  and  enable  clinicians  to  focus   innovative digital solutions to support the patient journey will be
        on what matters most: patients. The center is equipped with an   critical as we continue striving to provide the best possible care
        integrated suite of secure, digital tools to optimize communication,   and support, and to carve out a spot for PRHC amongst some of
        safety, and patient support. This smart technology also securely   the best and most forward-thinking hospitals across the country.”
        harnesses data for AI and analytics that can be used to improve   Together, Cisco and PRHC are showing that the future of patient-
        care, operations and experiences within the center. Key solutions   centered recovery lies in forward-thinking partnerships that deliver
        include:                                               compassionate, connected, and technology-enabled care.

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