Diraq will deploy a quantum computer featuring eight qubits within an Equinix data center in Sydney, Australia, marking the first time a silicon spin quantum computer of this type will operate in a shared commercial setting. The complete system requires less than 20 kilowatts of power and integrates easily into existing data center infrastructure.
“Quantum computers are about to become as essential to data centers and computing infrastructure as data servers, CPUs and GPUs,” said Andrew Dzurak, Diraq Founder and CEO. This collaboration demonstrates how quantum computing can operate alongside AI, cloud, and high-performance computing environments.
Diraq’s Eight-Qubit Silicon System Deploys at Equinix Sydney
This installation differs from prior quantum computing tests by integrating directly into existing data center infrastructure, a critical step towards broader accessibility and scalability. The system’s design prioritizes seamless integration; the complete unit, including cryogenic cooling and control electronics, occupies a standard server rack footprint and requires less than 20 kilowatts of power. Diraq states that scaling the system beyond eight qubits will not necessitate infrastructure changes, only a chip replacement.
This modular approach contrasts with many quantum computing designs and positions Diraq for rapid iteration and increased qubit counts. Jarrod Nink, Managing Director, Australia, Equinix, emphasized the importance of this operational compatibility, stating, “Quantum computing’s future depends not only on breakthroughs in hardware, but on proving how these systems can operate within the digital infrastructure enterprises rely on every day.”
The choice of Sydney as the deployment location signals an expansion beyond the traditionally dominant US and European testing grounds for quantum technologies. Diraq’s silicon spin qubits, manufactured using existing semiconductor foundries, offer a distinct advantage in scalability and cost-effectiveness.
Andrew Dzurak, Diraq Founder and CEO, explained that this approach allows for the potential of millions of qubits on a single chip, a density exceeding many competing quantum technologies, the company says. He stated, “The data center is where quantum computing goes mainstream, and that shift starts now.” Diraq envisions data centers hosting fleets of quantum computers, operating at a utility scale where the computational value exceeds operational costs.
“We believe the future of computing will be quantum-enhanced and AI-enabled,” Dzurak added. “Rather than replacing today’s systems, quantum computers will work alongside AI and classical infrastructure to solve problems that are currently out of reach.” Installation at the Equinix Sydney data center is scheduled for completion in October 2026, marking a tangible step toward hybrid computing architectures.
Quantum computers are about to become as essential to data centers and computing infrastructure as data servers, CPUs and GPUs.
Andrew Dzurak, Diraq Founder and CEO
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