Rackspace Technology has partnered with Munster Technological University (MTU) in Ireland to launch QCloud, the nation’s first quantum cloud computing platform on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This pioneering initiative aims to enhance collaborative research by providing secure and scalable access to cutting-edge quantum computing technologies. MTU, known for its commitment to cybersecurity initiatives within the European Union, has been at the forefront of national efforts in this field. The partnership with Rackspace Technology was facilitated through expertise in navigating the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Future project, which encourages collaboration between commercial service providers and researchers.
QCloud’s implementation began following a successful proposal process led by Rackspace, securing essential funding from the EOSC Future project for its launch in February 2024. The platform offers centralized access to quantum computing resources for researchers across Ireland, enabling groundbreaking work in various fields such as autonomous systems security. By establishing QCloud, MTU has positioned Ireland as a key player in the global quantum research ecosystem, democratizing access to advanced quantum computing capabilities.
Rackspace Technology’s collaboration was instrumental in setting up the QCloud infrastructure, leveraging their expertise in AWS technologies for streamlined project management and cost control. The platform includes an AWS Control Tower landing zone with Account Factory, a custom quantum cost control dashboard utilizing Amazon Braket, IAM, AWS CDK, Amazon EventBridge, and Amazon CloudWatch to ensure real-time monitoring and budget management.
Since its inception, QCloud has connected multiple institutions, supporting 12 startups and 11 major research projects. This marks a significant shift in Ireland’s quantum research landscape, empowering universities with hands-on experiences in quantum computing. The platform’s impact is expected to grow, with plans to double the number of research projects in the coming year.
Dr. Hazel Murray, Ph.D., Cybersecurity Lecturer and QCloud Project Lead at MTU, explains that quantum computing utilizes quantum particles for information storage, offering exponentially greater flexibility compared to classical computing systems. This enables researchers to explore new possibilities beyond traditional limitations.
For more detailed insights into the groundbreaking Munster Technology University QCloud initiative, interested parties can access the full case study and view an accompanying video.
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