Illinois Unveils IBM Quantum System Two, Advancing State's Quantum Computing Leadership
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), in collaboration with IBM and local quantum leaders, have unveiled IBM’s Quantum System Two in Chicago. This marks a significant milestone in Illinois's efforts to establish itself as a global leader in quantum computing and advanced technology. The IBM Quantum System Two, the company's most advanced quantum computer and its first in Illinois, will initially operate at Hyde Park Labs before moving to its permanent home at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP). According to Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM, the system is capable of delivering scientifically useful results to organizations across Illinois and beyond, expanding quantum research across academia and industries. The system will also serve the IQMP’s National Quantum Algorithm Center (NQAC), announced in 2024, fostering collaboration among universities, national laboratories, start-ups, and established companies to develop quantum ...
