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IBM Quantum Nighthawk Achieves Speed and Quality Milestones, Plans 1,000+ Qubit System by 2027

IBM Quantum Nighthawk Achieves Speed and Quality Milestones, Plans 1,000+ Qubit System by 2027

IBM has announced significant advancements with its Quantum Nighthawk processor, demonstrating new levels of speed and quality in quantum computing. The IBM Quantum Nighthawk r2 has achieved up to 19x speedups beyond previous IBM quantum processors, executing up to 100,000 samples per second while maintaining accuracy with over 7,500 quantum operations on 120 qubits. This performance is attributed to high-speed qubit reset technology, which efficiently collects the millions or billions of samples required for complex computations. Building on this, IBM plans to introduce the Nighthawk r3 processor, designed to execute 10,000 quantum operations across 520 qubits, with a total of 2,034 physical qubits. By 2027, IBM intends to link two Nighthawk r3 processors into a single system exceeding 1,000 qubits, further scaling its high-performance architecture for larger and more complex computations. The company is also integrating high-performance classical and quantum computing into a single managed environment, a...

AMD Launches EPYC 9006 SP7 Processors to Power Next-Generation AI and HPC Platforms

AMD Launches EPYC 9006 SP7 Processors to Power Next-Generation AI and HPC Platforms

AMD Launches EPYC 9006 SP7 Processors to Power Next-Generation AI and HPC Platforms

AMD Executives Address Agentic AI Claims, Emphasizing Broad CPU Utility for Diverse Workloads

AMD Executives Address Agentic AI Claims, Emphasizing Broad CPU Utility for Diverse Workloads

AMD Executives Address Agentic AI Claims, Emphasizing Broad CPU Utility for Diverse Workloads

Quantum Computer Error Correction Faces Unexpected Complexity Due to Memory Effects

Quantum Computer Error Correction Faces Unexpected Complexity Due to Memory Effects

New research indicates that correcting errors in quantum computers may be more complicated than previously understood, posing significant challenges for making these devices practical. While quantum error-correction (QEC) techniques have advanced, several studies suggest that the nature of errors is unexpectedly complex, particularly due to "memory effects." These effects mean that errors a qubit makes at different times are not independent, violating the long-standing Markov assumption that errors are memoryless. Researchers, including Ioan Pop at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Lorenza Viola at Dartmouth College, have found experimental evidence of long-lived defects and non-Markovian behavior in superconducting qubits. Analyses of experiments with Google's Willow quantum computer and IBM quantum computers have also revealed that current QEC models may not adequately account for these correlated errors, which could hinder the reliable operation of quantum computers as they scale.

U.S. Company Qodex Quantum Among Winners of Santander X Global Challenge for Quantum and AI Solutions

U.S. Company Qodex Quantum Among Winners of Santander X Global Challenge for Quantum and AI Solutions

U.S. Company Qodex Quantum Among Winners of Santander X Global Challenge for Quantum and AI Solutions

AMD and IBM Partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to Advance Quantum Error Correction

AMD and IBM Partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to Advance Quantum Error Correction

AMD and IBM, in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), have announced a new co-design platform aimed at advancing quantum error correction. This initiative is a critical step towards achieving the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Quantum Genesis Mission goal of developing a scientifically relevant quantum computer by 2028. The platform integrates IBM Quantum Nighthawk r2 processors with ORNL’s Umbra HPC system, which is powered by AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs and 5th Gen AMD EPYC CPUs. This co-located environment is also connected to ORNL’s broader supercomputing ecosystem, providing researchers with an integrated system for quantum error correction, decoding optimization, and software orchestration.

IBM Deploys First Quantum System Two in Illinois, Anchoring National Quantum Algorithm Center

IBM Deploys First Quantum System Two in Illinois, Anchoring National Quantum Algorithm Center

IBM, in collaboration with the University of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), has deployed its first Quantum System Two in Illinois. This advanced quantum computer, powered by IBM's Nighthawk quantum chip, is initially located at Hyde Park Labs and hosted by the University of Chicago. It will eventually move to the IQMP, where it will serve as the anchor system for the National Quantum Algorithm Center (NQAC). The NQAC was established in 2024 by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker with IBM as a leading member. The system aims to foster research into quantum algorithms and applications across various fields, including drug discovery, power grid optimization, and high-energy physics. This initiative involves collaborations with universities, national laboratories like Fermilab, and industry partners such as Deloitte and AbbVie.

IBM Unveils First Quantum Computer in Illinois, Bolstering State's Tech Ecosystem

IBM Unveils First Quantum Computer in Illinois, Bolstering State's Tech Ecosystem

IBM has launched its first quantum computer in Illinois, the IBM Quantum System Two, powered by the Quantum Nighthawk processor. This advanced system is now operational at Hyde Park Labs in Chicago, hosted by the University of Chicago. The deployment marks a significant expansion of IBM's quantum computing infrastructure and aims to provide researchers, businesses, and academic institutions across Illinois with access to cutting-edge quantum capabilities. The system will eventually be relocated to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), where it will serve as the anchor for the National Quantum Algorithm Center. This initiative is designed to accelerate the development of scalable quantum algorithms and explore diverse applications across various industries. IBM is collaborating with several organizations, including Deloitte, AbbVie, EPRI, Fermilab, Northwestern University, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, on research spanning drug discovery, molecular simulation, power-grid ...

IBM Activates Quantum System Two in Chicago, Featuring Nighthawk Processor

IBM Activates Quantum System Two in Chicago, Featuring Nighthawk Processor

IBM has announced the activation of its Quantum System Two in Chicago, powered by the Nighthawk processor, at Hyde Park Labs. This deployment marks IBM's first quantum computer installation in Illinois. The system is described by IBM as its most advanced offering to date. This launch deviates from the original plan announced in December 2024, which projected a System Two equipped with the Heron processor to be deployed in Chicago within the following year. The actual launch occurred in November 2026, with the processor upgraded to Nighthawk r2. While the Nighthawk r2 has 120 programmable qubits, which is fewer than Heron's 156, it features an increased number of couplers (218 compared to Heron's 176) and significantly faster circuit execution speeds, exceeding 100,000 circuits per second, a substantial increase from Heron's 4,000 per second. The system is currently housed at Hyde Park Labs and is slated for eventual relocation to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) once construction is co...

Diraq Deploys First Silicon Spin Quantum Computer in Commercial Data Center, Targeting 200+ Qubits

Diraq Deploys First Silicon Spin Quantum Computer in Commercial Data Center, Targeting 200+ Qubits

Diraq Deploys First Silicon Spin Quantum Computer in Commercial Data Center, Targeting 200+ Qubits

Governor Pritzker Unveils IBM Quantum System Two in Illinois, Bolstering State's Quantum Leadership

Governor Pritzker Unveils IBM Quantum System Two in Illinois, Bolstering State's Quantum Leadership

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined IBM and local quantum leaders to unveil IBM's Quantum System Two in Chicago. This marks a significant milestone for Illinois, reinforcing its ambition to become a global leader in quantum computing and advanced technology. The IBM Quantum System Two, the company's first quantum computer in Illinois, is now operational at Hyde Park Labs. This location serves as a temporary home before its eventual move to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP). The deployment is part of a broader partnership between Illinois and IBM, aimed at connecting leading researchers and expanding the quantum ecosystem through new opportunities for businesses and workers. The system will support the IQMP's National Quantum Algorithm Center (NQAC), which was announced in 2024 by Governor Pritzker, IBM, and academic and industry partners, to develop quantum algorithms and explore practical applications.

IBM Unveils Advanced Quantum Computer in Illinois, Bolstering Research and Economic Development

IBM Unveils Advanced Quantum Computer in Illinois, Bolstering Research and Economic Development

IBM has deployed its most advanced quantum computer, the IBM Quantum System Two, at the University of Chicago’s Hyde Park Labs. This new system, powered by the IBM Quantum Nighthawk chip, was unveiled on November 6, 2026, in a ceremony attended by leaders from the University of Chicago, IBM, and Illinois state officials, including Governor JB Pritzker. The IBM Quantum System Two is the company's first quantum computer in Illinois and is designed to assist researchers and businesses in developing quantum algorithms for various applications, from drug discovery to optimizing power grids. The system is publicly visible through street-level windows, aiming to promote education about quantum computing. It will serve as the anchor for the National Quantum Algorithm Center, a collaborative hub for universities, national laboratories, startups, and industry to work alongside IBM scientists on practical quantum computing applications. The system is currently hosted at UChicago and will eventually move to a permanen...