Bechtle expands DLR’s quantum toolkit with IQM cloud access

Bechtle IT System House Bonn is providing the German Aerospace Center’s Quantum Computing Initiative with cloud access to IQM Quantum Computers’ superconducting quantum systems, beginning on October 20, 2026. This addition expands the DLR QCI’s existing technology portfolio, allowing for direct comparison across different quantum computing approaches and bolstering European technological independence.

“Our offering combines technological excellence with the flexibility that benefits the DLR QCI in its quantum computing applications,” says Christian Behma, Managing Director of Bechtle IT System House Bonn. This collaboration builds on a partnership established in 2024 and will provide computing time on IQM’s hardware through June 2027.

DLR Quantum Computing Initiative Gains IQM Superconducting System Access

This arrangement provides the DLR QCI with cloud-based computing time on IQM hardware, expanding the initiative’s technological diversity beyond ion traps, neutral atoms, photons and NV centers. The addition of superconducting systems allows for direct comparison of performance across different quantum computing approaches, strengthening the initiative’s research capabilities. The partnership between IQM and Bechtle, initially established in 2024, extends beyond simple access; IQM provides dedicated classical computing power at its Munich data center to support the DLR QCI’s hybrid workloads.

This server is designed to handle quantum algorithms that integrate high-performance computing with quantum resources, enabling more complex simulations and analyses, the company says. “With our production-grade superconducting quantum computers, the DLR QCI gains direct access to powerful quantum systems operated in Europe and backed by deep technical expertise and practical support,” says Jan Goetz, CEO and co-founder of IQM Quantum Computers.

“Together these provide the DLR QCI with a robust infrastructure for its work.” The DLR QCI’s work focuses on practical applications in fields like materials research, aerospace engineering, mobility solutions and security protocols, all supported by funding from the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, according to the company. Bechtle’s Competence Center Quantum Technologies manages user accounts on the IQM Resonance platform and ensures secure, efficient operation of the systems, alongside expert support from both Bechtle and IQM teams. This collaboration aims to bolster European technological sovereignty in the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing, providing a robust infrastructure for ongoing research and development.

Bechtle Manages IQM Resonance Platform for DLR QCI Users

The arrangement provides the DLR QCI with a platform for planning, developing and running quantum algorithms, integrating user and group management through the IQM Resonance cloud platform. In 2025, the company reported a business volume of €8.6 billion, demonstrating its capacity to manage complex technology deployments for large-scale research initiatives. The framework agreement between Bechtle and the DLR QCI facilitates cloud-based access to IQM systems, providing a foundation for future quantum algorithm development and execution.

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