Eviden Installs IQM Spark Quantum Computer for Client Access

Eviden, a leading business in advanced computing, has taken a significant step towards making quantum computing more accessible by installing IQM Spark, a superconducting quantum computer designed for educational purposes and experimental research. This partnership with IQM Quantum Computers, a global leader in designing and selling superconducting quantum computers, enables Eviden’s clients to engage in quantum programming and applications.

The IQM Spark offers high single-qubit and two-qubit gates fidelity, ensuring reliable and accurate quantum operations. With physical access to the machine installed at Eviden’s flagship factory in Angers, France, users will benefit from flexible experimentation, while remote-as-a-service access through a private cloud will make this technology broadly accessible. Dr. Cédric Bourrasset, Global Head of HPC-AI and Quantum Computing at Eviden, highlighted the significance of hosting their first quantum computer, combining quantum emulation and computing processing to offer a tangible solution for entering the world of quantum physics.

Eviden Installs IQM Spark Quantum Computer for Advanced Research and Development

Eviden, a leading business in advanced computing, has taken a significant step towards making quantum computing more accessible by installing an IQM Spark quantum computer at its flagship factory in Angers, France. This installation marks a significant milestone in the journey towards widespread adoption of quantum technology. The IQM Spark, a superconducting quantum computer designed for educational purposes and experimental research, offers high single-qubit and two-qubit gates fidelity, ensuring reliable and accurate quantum applications.

The partnership between Eviden and IQM Quantum Computers aims to provide clients with access to quantum programming and applications, enabling them to learn, experiment, and develop real-life quantum proofs-of-concept. With complete physical access to the machine, users will benefit from flexible and immediate experimentation. Additionally, remote-as-a-service access through an Eviden private cloud will be deployed to make this technology broadly accessible.

Quantum Computing Technology: A Key Element in the Near Quantum Revolution

The stability and fidelity of qubits have become crucial elements in the near quantum revolution to run accurate operations. IQM Spark addresses this challenge by offering high single-qubit and two-qubit gates fidelity, ensuring reliable and accurate quantum applications. This technology enables research labs, universities, and industry players to better learn and understand quantum computing technology, discover programming approaches, noise models, usage constraints, and more.

Eviden will leverage the machine to provide access to its R&D and internal consulting community, enhancing quantum applications and integration with HPC clusters, and improving Eviden’s compilers and creating new noise-aware compilers. Access to the machine will be part of Eviden’s Qaptiva offering, a complete quantum computing application development environment enriched by consulting services and an ecosystem of software and hardware partners.

Accelerating Commercial Quantum Adoption for Businesses

The installation of IQM Spark at Eviden adds to the growing network of IQM systems deployed globally, demonstrating their commitment to accelerate commercial quantum adoption for businesses. This partnership provides significant value to Eviden’s clients while enabling educational and experimental opportunities for future quantum innovators in France as they develop applications and proofs-of-concept.

Dr. Cédric Bourrasset, Global Head of HPC-AI and Quantum Computing at Eviden, highlighted the benefits of hosting their first quantum computer, stating that it will provide significant value to clients while accelerating the journey towards widespread quantum adoption. Dr. Sylwia Barthel de Weydenthal, Vice President Global Business and Marketing at IQM Quantum Computers, added that this partnership enables educational and experimental opportunities for future quantum innovators in France.

About IQM Quantum Computers and Eviden

IQM Quantum Computers is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. They provide both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform for accessing their computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include leading supercomputing centers, enterprises, and research labs, which have full access to IQM’s software and hardware.

Evidence is a next-gen technology leader in data-driven, trusted, and sustainable digital transformation with a strong portfolio of patented technologies. With worldwide leading positions in advanced computing, security, AI, cloud, and digital platforms, it provides deep expertise for all industries in more than 47 countries. Eviden is an Atos Group company with an annual revenue of c. € 5 billion.

Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 92,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud, and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 69 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients.