IDC leader Equinix to launch commercial quantum computer by the end of the year

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), a British quantum computing company, is installing a quantum computer at Equinix's data center in Tokyo, Japan.

On March 14, digital infrastructure company Equinix, Inc. announced that OQC aims to build the most powerful global enterprise commercial quantum computer through Equinix's TY11 Tokyo International Business Exchange (IBX) data center.

OQC is currently installing its quantum hardware in the TY11 center and plans to leverage Equinix's on-demand interconnect solution, Equinix Fabric, to deliver its quantum computing services to global enterprises and organizations on Equinix's global platform by the end of 2023.

Once connected to Equinix Fabric, enterprises can have easy access to quantum computing services as if they were local, meaning they can securely and easily connect to quantum computing services through their own digital infrastructure. Demand is expected to grow, with technology support expanding from drug development to a wide range of areas in risk management, banking and advanced manufacturing.

OQC quantum computer (source: official website)

Commenting on the news, OQC CEO Dr. Ilana Wisby said, "The world has been waiting for quantum computing to mature to the point where it can change our lives. The installation of quantum computers at Equinix's world-class TY11 data center brings us one step closer to that reality. Quantum computing represents a major shift in technology and processes, and unlike traditional classical computers, quantum computers can process large amounts of data at amazing speeds. We are excited to partner with Equinix to help companies around the world build their quantum skills and capabilities. The future is here and we are setting the pace for the era of quantum computing."

Arun Dev, Global Head of Digital Interconnect at Equinix, highlighted the benefits and importance of Equinix Fabric for customers such as OQC looking to expand their connectivity opportunities: "Quantum computing has the potential to change the way businesses solve problems now and in the future, especially as our customers look for more innovative solutions. As a global digital infrastructure company, we are proud to be able to make this groundbreaking technology more easily, securely and efficiently accessible to thousands of businesses worldwide. Welcoming OQC's Quantum Computer to our global interconnect ecosystem on Platform Equinix reinforces our commitment to supporting innovation. We look forward to working together to solve some of the key digital challenges facing organizations today."

About Oxford Quantum Circuits.

OQC is the world's leading quantum computing company, designed to bring quantum to customers' fingertips, enabling them to make breakthrough discoveries. oQC's quantum computers are accessible through data centers, private clouds and Amazon Braket. oQC originates from the University of Oxford and uses its own "Coaxmon" three-dimensional OQC, which originated at Oxford University, uses its own "Coaxmon" three-dimensional architecture rather than two-dimensional circuits to simplify manufacturing and improve the coherence of quantum systems. The company raised £38 million ($40.5 million) in Series A funding last year.

About Equinix.

Equinix (NASDAQ: EQIX) is a global digital infrastructure company. Digital leaders leverage Equinix's trusted platform to aggregate and interconnect infrastructure at the speed of software. Equinix offers the possibility to access all the right locations, partners to scale agilely, accelerate the launch of digital services and deliver world-class experiences that multiply customer value, while supporting customers' sustainability goals.

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https://www.hpcwire.com/off-the-wire/oxford-quantum-circuits-announces-plans-to-install-a-quantum-computer-at-equinix-ibx-data-center/