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Quantum Computing to Complement, Not Replace, High-Performance Computing in Hybrid Systems

Quantum Computing to Complement, Not Replace, High-Performance Computing in Hybrid Systems

Quantum Computing to Complement, Not Replace, High-Performance Computing in Hybrid Systems

U.S. Department of Energy Funds Quantum Computing Development to Address AI's Energy Consumption

U.S. Department of Energy Funds Quantum Computing Development to Address AI's Energy Consumption

The United States Department of Energy (DoE) is investing $215 million to accelerate the development of reliable quantum computers, aiming to position the U.S. as a leader in this emerging technology. This initiative is partly driven by the escalating energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI), with global electricity generation for data centers projected to exceed 1,000 terawatt-hours by 2030. Experts suggest that quantum computing could offer a more energy-efficient solution for specific AI workloads, potentially reducing the massive power consumption associated with large language models. The DoE has launched the Quantum Genesis Q Competition, inviting proposals for quantum computers with at least 100 logical qubits capable of fault-tolerant operations. Additionally, the Quantum High-Performance Computing Validation and Verification Testbed Lab Call seeks proposals from national laboratories to develop tools for verifying the performance of fault-tolerant quantum computers.

Oklahoma State University Unveils Cimarron Supercomputer, Boosting Regional Research Capabilities

Oklahoma State University Unveils Cimarron Supercomputer, Boosting Regional Research Capabilities

Oklahoma State University (OSU) has officially launched its new Cimarron supercomputer, significantly enhancing computing resources for researchers across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas. This new system is more than ten times more powerful than OSU's previous supercomputer. It is designed to support advanced research in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, agriculture, severe weather prediction, aerospace, and health care. The Cimarron supercomputer will enable scientists to process vast amounts of data, develop complex simulations, and conduct research that demands substantial computational power. Named after the Cimarron River, the initiative aims to expand research opportunities and foster collaboration among various institutions throughout the region, positioning OSU as a key hub for scientific advancement.

IBM Quantum and Partners Advance Hybrid Computing for Scientific and Industrial Impact

IBM Quantum and Partners Advance Hybrid Computing for Scientific and Industrial Impact

IBM Quantum and Partners Advance Hybrid Computing for Scientific and Industrial Impact

AMD Highlights El Capitan Supercomputer's Role in National Security Missions

AMD Highlights El Capitan Supercomputer's Role in National Security Missions

AMD has emphasized the significant role of its El Capitan supercomputer in supporting national security missions through AI-assisted simulation. The company detailed how El Capitan, alongside other advanced systems like Frontier, LUMI, and Lux, is operational and contributing to critical scientific and national security objectives. AMD's focus is on providing comprehensive computing solutions that integrate tailored hardware, software, and ecosystem support to address complex challenges. The El Capitan supercomputer is specifically noted for its application in AI-assisted simulations, which are crucial for national security. This development is part of AMD's broader strategy to advance exascale computing and AI for science, utilizing its Instinct MI430X GPUs and ROCm platform to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. The company asserts that these supercomputers are designed to handle diverse computing models required for fields such as climate science, drug discovery, advanced manufacturing, and...

Finland Pioneers Hybrid Computing Integration with Quantum and Supercomputer Systems

Finland Pioneers Hybrid Computing Integration with Quantum and Supercomputer Systems

Finland has emerged as a leader in hybrid computing, integrating quantum computers with supercomputers to tackle complex scientific challenges. As part of the national FiQCI quantum computing infrastructure, VTT’s Helmi quantum computer was connected to the LUMI supercomputer in 2022, making Finland one of the first countries globally to achieve such integration. Since then, LUMI has also been connected to VTT’s Q50, Aalto University’s Q20, and the pan-European VLQ quantum computer. The approach emphasizes choosing the right computing method for the right task, combining the strengths of AI for estimations, supercomputers for refining solutions, and quantum computers for handling calculations that are too complex for conventional machines. A new 150-qubit Q150 quantum computer, built by IQM, has recently been installed at VTT’s facilities, with plans for LUMI-IQ to introduce more fault-tolerant qubits as an integral component of the European Union’s largest AI Factory.

Cross-Platform Benchmarking Reveals Discrepancy Between Physical Qubits and Entanglement Generation in Quantum Processors

Cross-Platform Benchmarking Reveals Discrepancy Between Physical Qubits and Entanglement Generation in Quantum Processors

A recent cross-platform benchmarking study evaluated nine commercially accessible quantum processors from five vendors, spanning superconducting and trapped-ion technologies, using cloud services. The study focused on the generation of Greenberger–Horne–Zeilinger (GHZ) states, a measure of genuine multipartite entanglement (GME), which is crucial for many quantum algorithms. The findings revealed a significant gap between the total number of physical qubits available on a processor and the size of the largest GHZ state that could be reliably generated. For large superconducting processors (107–156 qubits), the largest GHZ state comprised at most 23% of the register (up to 27 qubits). In contrast, a 12-qubit trapped-ion processor successfully generated a GHZ state with its full register, indicating its performance was limited by register size rather than fidelity. The study also found that median calibration data were poor predictors of benchmark outcomes, and the results were sensitive to statistical decis...

Deloitte Consulting Seeks Quantum Product Engineering Manager to Scale Quantum Computing Offerings

Deloitte Consulting Seeks Quantum Product Engineering Manager to Scale Quantum Computing Offerings

Deloitte Consulting Seeks Quantum Product Engineering Manager to Scale Quantum Computing Offerings

Leibniz Supercomputing Centre Navigates Quantum Computing's Evolution Towards Practical Scientific Tool

Leibniz Supercomputing Centre Navigates Quantum Computing's Evolution Towards Practical Scientific Tool

The Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) is actively involved in the evolving landscape of quantum computing, operating two Euro-Q-Exa systems on behalf of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. While quantum computers can operate independently, they still require control through classical systems and access via portals like LRZ's Munich Quantum Portal. LRZ emphasizes projects that include a classical High-Performance Computing (HPC) component when allocating computing time. The center is installing a new Euro-Q-Exa system expected to provide around 150 qubits capable of entanglement and gate operations at a defined quality level. This larger system is anticipated to make quantum computing substantially more interesting from an applications perspective, particularly for data-intensive fields such as Earth observation, chemistry, and materials science. Researchers are gaining opportunities to develop new algorithms for computation and data processing, moving quantum computing from an experimental field to a practica...

Rigetti Reports Improved Fidelity on 108-Qubit System, Secures $100 Million CHIPS Act Funding

Rigetti Reports Improved Fidelity on 108-Qubit System, Secures $100 Million CHIPS Act Funding

Rigetti Computing, Inc. has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, alongside significant technological milestones. The company reported achieving 99.5% median two-qubit fidelity on its 108-qubit Cepheus-1-108Q system, validating its chiplet-based architecture for scaling superconducting quantum computers. This system is composed of twelve interconnected 9-qubit chiplets. Rigetti also secured a definitive agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce for up to $100 million in funding under the CHIPS Research and Development Office Broad Agency Announcement, part of the CHIPS Act. This funding will support three key research and development programs: miniaturized readout electronics, expanded cryogenic capacity through a new cryostat architecture, and fabrication capabilities for high-connectivity chip architectures. As a condition of the award, the Department of Commerce received a minority, non-controlling equity stake in Rigetti.

Diraq Deploys First Silicon Spin Quantum Computer in Commercial Data Center, Targets 256 Qubits

Diraq Deploys First Silicon Spin Quantum Computer in Commercial Data Center, Targets 256 Qubits

Diraq Deploys First Silicon Spin Quantum Computer in Commercial Data Center, Targets 256 Qubits

RIKEN and Quantinuum Upgrade Reimei Quantum Computer, Advancing Hybrid Supercomputing in Japan

RIKEN and Quantinuum Upgrade Reimei Quantum Computer, Advancing Hybrid Supercomputing in Japan

RIKEN and Quantinuum have upgraded the Reimei quantum computer to Quantinuum’s System Model H2, significantly advancing their hybrid supercomputing platform. This upgrade aims to bring quantum advantage closer by combining quantum and classical data processing. The platform now integrates Reimei, the supercomputer Fugaku, and the ROQUO GPU supercomputer, creating a world-leading system for scientific discovery. Two frontier projects are currently underway: one focusing on quantum materials discovery using quantum simulation, classical tensor networks, and generative AI, and another on creating a scalable hybrid workflow for biomolecular chemistry to simulate excited-state properties of complex molecules. These projects are designed to move hybrid computing beyond infrastructure demonstrations towards high-value scientific applications.