Abstract:
A network security system implements connectivity policies of a network environment. The network security system may use a network topology mapping to implement connectivity policies, where the network topology mapping includes sets of security zones, security devices, and zone paths between the security zones via the one or more security devices. The network security system can generate a universal representation of a connectivity policy for the network environment using a universal syntax. Using the network topology mapping, the network security system can identify zone paths between the security zones for implementing the connectivity policy. The network security system can configure security devices along the zone paths in accordance with the connectivity policies. Configuring security devices may include converting some or all of the universal representation of the connectivity policy into a device-specific representation in a native syntax of the security device.
Abstract:
An asynchronous approach to implementing a quantum algorithm can reduce dead time of a quantum information processing unit (QIPU). Multiple parameter sets are determined for a quantum program by a controller and the QIPU is instructed to execute the quantum program for the parameter sets. Results from each program execution are returned to the controller. After one or more results are received, the controller determines an updated parameter set while the QIPU continues executing the quantum program for the remaining parameter sets. The QIPU is instructed to execute the quantum program for the updated parameter set (e.g., immediately, after a current program execution, or after the remaining parameter sets are processed). This asynchronous approach can result in the QIPU having little or no dead time, and thus can make more efficient use of the QIPU.
Abstract:
An apparatus includes multiple parallel computing cores (102), where each computing core is configured to perform one or more processing operations and generate input data. The apparatus also includes multiple parallel coprocessors (112) associated with each computing core. Each computing core is configured to provide the input data generated by that computing core to a designated one of the coprocessors associated with each of the computing cores. The coprocessors are configured to process the input data and generate output data. The apparatus further includes multiple reducer circuits (115). Each computing core is associated with one of the reducer circuits. Each reducer circuit is configured to receive the output data from each of the coprocessors of the associated computing core, to apply one or more functions to the output data, and to provide one or more results to the associated computing core. The computing cores, the coprocessors, and the reducer circuits are arranged laterally side-by-side in a two-dimensional layout.
Abstract:
A method includes performing (410, 506), with at least one processing device (102), at least one of natural language understanding and natural language generation using both (i) a semantic word and clause representation generated from syntactically-labeled context and (ii) a syntax generated from common semantic relations between sequential words and clauses. The method could include generating (404) the semantic word and clause representation and/or generating (406) the syntax. The semantic word and clause representation and the syntax could be generated iteratively (402-406).
Abstract:
Disclosed subject matter includes systems and methods for providing a witnessed an electronically executed legal instrument, such as a limited power of attorney. The technology disclosed herein allows for the immediate transfer of a witnessed electronic document meeting today's current standards for witnessing of a document, including proximity of parties, and multiple forms of party identity authentication.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for efficiently absorbing, archiving, and distributing any size data sets are provided. Some embodiments provide flexible, policy-based distribution of high volume data through real time streaming as well as past data replay. In addition, some embodiments provide for a foundation of solid and unambiguous consistency across any vendor system through advanced version features. This consistency is particularly valuable to the financial industry, but also extremely useful to any company that manages multiple data distribution points for improved and reliable data availability.
Abstract:
The disclosure details the implementation of an apparatus, method, and system for a macroeconomic equity investment design and trade system (the Wavefront system). The disclosure teaches a set of quantitative tools to help investors design trades around macro themes. Part of the approach is a linked set of models called Wavefronts, which describe how economic shocks ripple through the economy into company performance, market value and equity returns in the US market. In one embodiment, the modeling may be viewed as having in three parts. The first converts an economic shock into a comprehensive set of shifts in the economy. The second takes those economic shifts and drives them into company fundamentals. The third values those fundamentals based on what the market normally pays. As a consequence, the Wavefront system maps economic views and risks into predictions of what the market will pay for those changes, and the industries and companies that will over-and under-perform, which allows for and results in the construction of more risk-efficient portfolios. In an alternative embodiment, the Wavefront system may also inverse the progression of the three parts to uncover and move industry specific information to uncover macroeconomic themes.
Abstract:
Apparatuses, systems and methods that facilitate pricing, sales and delivery of a commodity fuel to a Customer. The disclosure teaches a Fuel Offer Generator that facilitates the purchase and management of fuel offerings which allows Customers interested in securing fuel to obtain an offer for fuel at lock-in prices for various tenors. Fuel Customers can buy fuel offers such that they may later exercise the offers locking-in their fuel costs (e.g., may be strike prices). The Fuel Offer Generator also can establish a Premium Price that will be part of the fuel offer. The Fuel Offer Generator may generate hedges to counteract fuel related risks stemming from fuel offer purchases. Ultimately, a customer that purchases a fuel offering can exercise their fuel offenng order at a specified price and redeem any difference between the market price for purchased fuel and price specified in their fuel offenng order.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are provided for creating and maintaining an ecosystem, such as for trading securities. For example, in one system, at least one eligibility prerequisite is identified - governing whether an entity is eligible to participate in the ecosystem - and whether the entity meets the eligibility prerequisite(s) is determined. In addition, at least one ecosystem rule is identified, governing whether an entity is qualified to participate in the ecosystem. An eligible entity may execute a contract in which the entity agrees to adhere to the ecosystem rule(s), thus allowing the entity to participate in the ecosystem. The entity may then enter into at least one designated ecosystem transaction, such as buying a security. Participants in the ecosystem may include issuers of securities, investors, brokers, dealers, and research analysts. In this example, the ecosystem seeks to maximize liquidity and transparency while minimizing regulatory obligations.
Abstract:
A method includes placing a securities trading order (102) on a securities exchange (106) determining a net settlement amount for the securities trading order in the local currency (110) of the securities exchange (106). In response to the determined net settlement amount (108), a foreign exchange trading order (106, 112) is automatically placed to convert the determined net settlement amount from the local currency to the operating currency of party for whom the securities trading order was placed.