Rescale and IonQ have announced a partnership to combine cloud computing and quantum computing, aiming to tackle complex challenges in fields like healthcare, life sciences, and national security. Rescale’s cloud-based computing expertise and IonQ’s advanced quantum technology, such as the 29-qubit IonQ Forte, will be used to accelerate research and development. The collaboration will also focus on developing hybrid solutions, combining classical and quantum computing. Rescale’s CEO, Joris Poort, and IonQ’s Chief Revenue Officer, Rima Alameddine, highlighted the potential of this partnership to revolutionize various sectors and unlock unprecedented possibilities.
Rescale and IonQ Announce Partnership for Hybrid Quantum Computing
Rescale Inc., a company specializing in high-performance computing (HPC) for the cloud, and IonQ, a company known for its advanced quantum computing technology, have announced a partnership. The announcement was made following the 2024 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The collaboration aims to combine the power of accelerated cloud computing with the potential of quantum computing to address complex challenges in various fields including product development, healthcare, life sciences, financial services, materials research, logistics optimization, and national research labs.
Rescale brings to the partnership its expertise in cloud-based accelerated computing and a catalog of over 1,000 turnkey R&D applications. The Rescale platform provides access to high-performance computing infrastructure and a broad selection of application software, enabling scientists and engineers to push the boundaries of simulation and AI-driven innovation. Rescale’s robust and scalable infrastructure will serve as the platform for IonQ’s quantum technology.
IonQ’s contribution to the partnership is its advanced quantum computers, such as the 29-qubit IonQ Forte. These machines, which operate on the principles of quantum mechanics, can perform complex calculations in a fraction of the time taken by traditional computers. This capability opens up possibilities for groundbreaking discoveries in scientific research and engineering product development.
The Goal of the Partnership
Beyond the technical and scientific expertise that each company brings, IonQ and Rescale aim to bring quantum computing capabilities to customers for the development of hybrid (classical and quantum) solutions. This is seen as a crucial step to unlock the full business potential of quantum-enabled value creation. Joris Poort, CEO of Rescale, and Rima Alameddine, Chief Revenue Officer at IonQ, both expressed their excitement about the potential of the partnership to accelerate innovation and explore new scientific frontiers.
The partnership between Rescale and IonQ is not just about hardware and software. It also fosters a collaborative environment where scientific expertise, computational power, and quantum know-how converge. This unique ecosystem empowers researchers to explore uncharted territories in healthcare, life sciences, and national security, potentially leading to breakthroughs that could redefine the future.
Rescale’s AI-powered cloud high-performance computing (HPC) platform enables innovation for any organization. The platform provides R&D teams with a large library of fully managed software applications and performance-driven computing architectures, robust data security, intelligent controls, and a seamless AI-driven experience. Rescale is used by Fortune 500 companies to accelerate time to market and has been recognized by Gartner, Deloitte, and the World Economic Forum for its innovative approach.