Quandela, a European leader in photonic quantum computing, has delivered its first quantum computer, MosaiQ, to OVHcloud datacenters, marking a significant milestone as the first European quantum computing company to supply a machine to an industrial client. OVHcloud becomes the first European cloud services provider to own a quantum system based on photonic processors. The quantum computer is modular and scalable, with the ability to add new modules to increase computational capabilities. Three more machines are in production at Quandela, with deliveries planned for 2024.
Quantum Computing Advancements in Europe
Quandela, a European company specialising in photonic quantum computing, has successfully delivered its first quantum computer, MosaiQ, to an OVHcloud datacenter. This marks a significant achievement for Quandela, as it is the first European company in the quantum computing field to supply a machine to an industrial client. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the first “Maison du quantique” at Station F by Michel Paulin, CEO of OVHcloud.
With this acquisition, OVHcloud, a cloud services provider, becomes the first of its kind in Europe to own a quantum system based on photonic processors. The quantum computer was initially acquired by OVHcloud in March, with delivery scheduled for the fall of 2023.
Quandela’s Quantum Computer Factory
In June, Quandela inaugurated its first quantum computer factory in Massy. This development has given the company the necessary capabilities to industrialise the manufacturing process and design the next generations of photonic quantum computers. The machine delivered to OVHcloud is the first quantum computer to come out of this new factory.
Photonic Technology and Quantum Computing
The quantum computer installed at the OVHcloud datacenter utilises the photonic technology developed by Quandela. The machine is modular and scalable, equipped with a reconfigurable quantum processor. This design allows for the addition of new modules to increase its computational capabilities.
Future Plans for Quantum Computing
Quandela currently has three additional machines in production at its factory, with deliveries planned for 2024. The company is committed to enabling an increasing number of industrial partners to harness their technology to develop algorithms for real-world use cases.
Quantum Cloud Computing
The acquisition of the QPU MosaiQ by OVHcloud is a step towards the development of quantum cloud computing. Miroslaw Klaba, R&D Director at OVHcloud, expressed his delight in supporting Quandela as a European quantum ecosystem player. He believes this acquisition will expand their R&D horizons and allow them to grow together in this fascinating field.
“OVHcloud is delighted to support Quandela as a European quantum ecosystem player. Acquiring the QPU MosaiQ will allow us to pave the way for quantum cloud computing, expanding our R&D horizons to grow together in this fascinating field” – Miroslaw Klaba, R&D Director at OVHcloud
“We are grateful for the trust placed in us by the OVHcloud teams, and we are particularly proud that the first computer produced in our factory is destined for them. Our teams have successfully ensured a timely delivery and will closely oversee the process of integration into business applications.”
Jean Senellart, Chief Product Officer at Quandela
Summary
Quandela, a European leader in photonic quantum computing, has successfully delivered and installed its first quantum computer, MosaiQ, at an OVHcloud data centre, marking a significant milestone as the first European quantum computing company to supply a machine to an industrial client. The quantum computer, based on photonic processors, is modular and scalable, allowing for the addition of new modules to increase its computational capabilities.
- Quandela, a European leader in photonic quantum computing, has delivered its first quantum computer, MosaiQ, to OVHcloud datacenter, marking a significant milestone for the company.
- This makes Quandela the first European quantum computing company to supply a machine to an industrial client, and OVHcloud the first European cloud services provider to own a quantum system based on photonic processors.
- The quantum computer was produced in Quandela’s first quantum computer factory in Massy, which was inaugurated in June 2023. The factory allows Quandela to industrialise the manufacturing process and design future generations of photonic quantum computers.
- The quantum computer installed at OVHcloud datacenter is modular and scalable, equipped with a reconfigurable quantum processor, allowing for the addition of new modules to increase its computational capabilities.
- Three more machines are currently in production at Quandela’s factory, with deliveries planned for 2024.
- OVHcloud’s R&D Director, Miroslaw Klaba, expressed delight in supporting Quandela and the potential for quantum cloud computing. Jean Senellart, Chief Product Officer at Quandela, expressed gratitude for OVHcloud’s trust and pride in the timely delivery of the first computer from their factory.