IBM has announced plans to open its first Europe-based quantum data centre in Ehningen, Germany, to provide access to quantum computing for companies, research institutions, and government agencies. The data centre is expected to be operational in 2024 and will house multiple IBM quantum computing systems with utility-scale quantum processors of more than 100 qubits. The facility will help clients manage European data regulation requirements and will be IBM’s second quantum data centre after Poughkeepsie, New York.
Introduction
IBM plans to open its first Europe-based quantum data centre in Ehningen, Germany, in 2024. The facility will house multiple IBM quantum computing systems with utility-scale quantum processors of over 100 qubits. The data centre aims to provide access to quantum computing for companies, research institutions, and government agencies while adhering to European data regulation requirements. IBM’s Quantum Network currently has over 60 organizations across Europe exploring potential uses for quantum computing in various fields, including material science, high energy physics, sustainability, and financial applications.
IBM to Open First European Quantum Data Center
IBM has announced plans to open its first Europe-based quantum data centre in Ehningen, Germany. The facility is expected to be operational in 2024 and will house multiple IBM quantum computing systems, each with utility-scale quantum processors of more than 100 qubits. The data centre will serve as IBM Quantum’s European cloud region, allowing users in Europe and around the world to access cloud-based quantum computing services for research and exploratory activities.
The facility will be designed to help clients manage their European data regulation requirements, including processing all job data within EU borders. This will be IBM’s second quantum data centre and quantum cloud region, following the one in Poughkeepsie, New York.
European Quantum Computing Ecosystem
The IBM Quantum Network currently has over 60 organizations across Europe accessing quantum hardware and software via the cloud. These clients are exploring potential uses for quantum computing in various fields, including material science, high-energy physics, energy transition, sustainability, and financial applications.
Some of the organizations involved in the IBM Quantum Network include Bosch, Bundeswehr University, Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC), and T-Systems.
Collaboration with European Industry, Academia, and Government
IBM’s European quantum data centre is part of the company’s efforts to collaborate with leading European industry, academia, and government organizations to advance quantum computing and build a quantum workforce in Europe. IBM Quantum and the open-source Qiskit software are used in over 100 university classes in Europe, and one million learners in Europe have advanced their quantum skills through hackathons, workshops, and digital learning sponsored by IBM.
IBM’s Global Quantum Endeavor
The European quantum data centre is an integral part of IBM’s global quantum computing initiative. Ana Paula Assis, IBM General Manager for EMEA, stated that the facility would provide new opportunities for clients to collaborate with IBM scientists in Europe and explore how best to apply quantum computing in their industries.
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“Europe has some of the world’s most advanced users of quantum computers, and interest is only accelerating with the era of utility-scale quantum processors,” said Jay Gambetta, IBM Fellow and Vice President of IBM Quantum. “The planned quantum data centre and associated cloud region will give European users a new option as they seek to tap the power of quantum computing in an effort to solve some of the world’s most challenging problems.”
“Our quantum data centre in Europe is an integral piece of our global endeavour,” said Ana Paula Assis, IBM General Manager for EMEA. “It will provide new opportunities for our clients to collaborate side-by-side with our scientists in Europe, as well as their own clients, as they explore how best to apply quantum in their industry.”
“We are happy and proud to support the IBM Quantum team’s decision to set up their European quantum data centre in Ehningen, Germany,” said Dr Raoul Klingner, Director of Research, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. “The choice of location in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg will further strengthen the ecosystem that Fraunhofer has built with customers and partners from industry and research. We are pleased to further continue our strategic partnership with IBM.”
“At T-Systems, we are collaborating with IBM to combine quantum and classical computing in a seamless and scalable experience for our customers to explore applications of quantum computing,” said Adel Al-Saleh, Deutsche Telekom board member and Chief Executive of T-Systems. “Having access to a quantum data centre dedicated to Europe will help lower the access barrier for our customers as they decide on how to take their first, decisive steps in exploring and using quantum.”
Summary
IBM plans to open its first Europe-based quantum data centre in Ehningen, Germany, in 2024, providing companies, research institutions, and government agencies with access to cutting-edge quantum computing systems. The facility will help clients manage European data regulation requirements and serve as IBM Quantum’s European cloud region, expanding the global reach of IBM’s quantum computing efforts.
- IBM announced plans to open its first Europe-based quantum data centre in Ehningen, Germany, to provide access to quantum computing for companies, research institutions, and government agencies.
- The data centre is expected to be operational in 2024, with multiple IBM quantum computing systems, each with utility-scale quantum processors of more than 100 qubits.
- The facility will serve as IBM Quantum’s European cloud region, allowing users worldwide to provide services for their cloud-based quantum computing research and exploratory activity.
- The data centre will help clients manage European data regulation requirements, including processing all job data within EU borders.
- IBM Quantum Network currently has over 60 organizations across Europe accessing quantum hardware and software via the cloud, including Bosch, Bundeswehr University, Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC), and T-Systems.
- European clients are exploring potential uses for quantum computing in material science, high-energy physics, energy transition, sustainability, and financial applications.
- IBM Quantum and the open-source Qiskit software are used in over 100 university classes in Europe, with one million learners advancing their quantum skills through hackathons, workshops, and digital learning sponsored by IBM.
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