The new IBM Quantum System One is a utility-scale quantum computer – the threshold at which quantum computers can serve as tools for scientific discovery.
IBM and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) have launched a quantum computer at the latter’s campus in New York.
Dario Gil, IBM Senior Vice President and Director of Research, and RPI board member, said, “For the first time in history, an entirely new branch of computing is being developed with quantum technology. This is not something we can do alone.”
“It is fundamental that IBM works with our global ecosystem of partners, including world-renowned universities and research institutions such as RPI, to discover and map new algorithms to the most difficult challenges that quantum computers can solve. We will do this by fostering a quantum workforce of the future and ensuring that the next generation is equipped with the skills to use these systems to their fullest potential,” Dario added.
The new IBM Quantum System One is reportedly a utility-scale quantum computer – the threshold at which quantum computers can serve as tools for scientific discovery – and powered by a 127-qubit IBM Quantum ‘Eagle’ processor.
