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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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