DOCOMO BUSINESS, formerly Communications Corporation, will propose and sell the Classiq quantum software development platform and work with Classiq to help enterprises identify, develop, and validate quantum computing use cases. The partnership with Classiq Technologies G.K., Classiq Technologies Ltd.’s Japanese subsidiary, focuses on accelerating quantum adoption for enterprises in Japan. Yuichi Ikejiri, Head of the Innovation Center, DOCOMO BUSINESS, said that enterprises are increasingly interested in quantum computing, but turning that interest into concrete use cases requires both accessible development technology and the ability to integrate new capabilities into existing business environments.
Classiq Platform and NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS Partnership for Quantum Adoption
DOCOMO BUSINESS is extending its portfolio beyond implementation services to propose and sell the Classiq quantum development platform. This expansion positions the company, formerly Communications Corporation, as a vendor of quantum software, and the partnership with Classiq Technologies G.K. specifically targets the Japanese market, recognizing Japan’s growing interest in quantum computing. DOCOMO BUSINESS will actively work alongside clients to pinpoint areas where quantum computing can deliver tangible business value.
Quantum computing is attracting growing interest across many industries for its potential to address computational challenges in areas including materials development, drug discovery, financial risk analysis and logistics and network optimization. DOCOMO BUSINESS’s commitment to quantum extends to infrastructure development, with ongoing initiatives to construct a wide-area quantum-secure communications network spanning approximately 600 kilometers across Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.
This network uses quantum key distribution cryptography, demonstrating a multi-faceted strategy encompassing both quantum computing and quantum-resistant security measures. These combined efforts aim to move quantum computing beyond niche applications and establish a foundation for widespread enterprise adoption.
Japan has a strong base of enterprises already exploring how quantum computing can contribute to their long-term technology strategies.
Akira Tanaka, VP, Head of APAC at Classiq
Qmod Language and Automated Synthesis for Quantum Circuit Development
The Classiq platform uses Qmod, a high-level quantum modeling language designed to simplify the creation of quantum algorithms by allowing developers to express concepts intuitively and abstractly. Unlike traditional quantum circuit design requiring detailed manipulation of qubits and gates, Qmod enables algorithm concepts to be described at a higher level, from which optimized quantum circuits are automatically generated. This automated synthesis engine is central to overcoming a key barrier to wider quantum computing adoption: the specialized expertise needed to translate theoretical algorithms into executable code for specific quantum hardware.
Gate-based quantum computing, the approach supported by Classiq’s platform, differs from specialized systems like Ising machines by offering a general-purpose method applicable to a broader range of problems, the company says. This includes areas like machine learning and complex simulations, but requires careful optimization of quantum circuits for execution on available hardware.
The synthesis engine addresses this by automatically translating high-level models into circuits while adhering to defined constraints and target hardware requirements, effectively managing the complexity of adapting algorithms to different quantum processors. Machine time, the allocated computing time on a quantum computer, is a critical resource, and efficient circuit design directly impacts its use.
Expanding cloud access to gate-based quantum computers is enabling organizations to evaluate potential applications, but developing the necessary software remains a challenge. A representative from the company highlighted that Japan has a strong base of enterprises already exploring how quantum computing can contribute to their long-term technology strategies, demonstrating the country’s position as an early adopter.
Enterprises are increasingly interested in quantum computing, but turning that interest into concrete use cases requires both accessible development technology and the ability to integrate new capabilities into existing business environments.
Yuichi Ikejiri, Head of the Innovation Center, NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS
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