Last Updated: 5 December 2024
IonQ a leader in the quantum computing industry, has announced the delivery of IonQ Forte Enterprise to its first European Innovation Center located at uptownBasel campus in Arlesheim, Switzerland. This partnership with QuantumBasel marks a significant milestone for IonQ—the first datacenter-ready quantum computer delivered outside the United States and the first quantum system for commercial use in Switzerland.
The introduction of the Forte Enterprise platform in Europe is aimed at providing local industries, government entities, and research institutes with access to IonQ's most advanced quantum systems. With #AQ36, this powerful system offers capabilities far beyond its initial target of #AQ35, effectively doubling the computational space for quantum algorithms with each additional #AQ.
Now fully operational, IonQ Forte Enterprise is handling compute jobs with an industry-leading algorithmic qubit count of #AQ36—significantly exceeding expectations. A system with #AQ36 can consider more than 68 billion different possibilities at once, setting a new benchmark in quantum computing capabilities. This achievement places IonQ ahead in delivering functional, production-ready quantum systems to customers globally.
"The successful commissioning of Forte Enterprise in Europe – on schedule and at an even higher performance level than announced previously – demonstrates IonQ’s commitment to driving global quantum adoption through technological leadership and operational excellence. Achieving #AQ36 is a significant leap forward, opening new possibilities for applications including logistics, finance, pharmaceuticals, chemistry and artificial intelligence."
Peter Chapman, CEO and President of IonQ
This achievement is set to facilitate advancements across various sectors, including logistics, finance, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, and artificial intelligence, underscoring IonQ's efforts to bridge the gap between experimental and real-world quantum computing applications.
In partnership with QuantumBasel, IonQ aims to position the uptownBasel campus as a key hub for quantum innovation.
"Offering the state-of-the-art Forte Enterprise quantum computing platform to our ecosystem will accelerate the development of quantum applications across a range of fields. By collaborating with IonQ, we’re positioning the uptownBasel campus as a leader in quantum innovation, fostering breakthroughs that address real-world challenges."
Damir Bogdan, CEO of QuantumBasel.
QuantumBasel will provide its ecosystem—including enterprises, research institutes, startups, and universities—direct access to the Forte Enterprise quantum system. This will allow diverse industries to explore quantum computing for groundbreaking solutions that would otherwise be unachievable.
IonQ’s next-generation quantum systems, such as Forte Enterprise, have been specifically optimized for data center environments. With a rack-mounted form factor, a low energy profile, and minimal environmental isolation requirements, these systems are ideally suited for enterprise-grade integration and deployment. This milestone showcases the seamless alignment between engineering and datacenter construction, allowing for faster system deployment than anticipated.
IonQ's achievement of #AQ36 highlights its commitment to advancing quantum performance. Forte Enterprise is set to drive new research opportunities in fields like quantum chemistry and machine learning, marking a significant step forward in bringing practical, impactful quantum technology applications to the real world.
The establishment of IonQ’s first European Innovation Center at uptownBasel campus enables the company to service its European clientele more effectively while driving research and development of next-generation quantum applications within Europe.
With its datacenters already established in Washington, D.C., Seattle, and now Basel, Switzerland, IonQ is strengthening its position as a global leader in quantum technology. The collaboration with QuantumBasel also enhances accessibility to quantum resources for European enterprises, research institutes, and academic institutions, providing a robust foundation for future innovations
The establishment of IonQ’s first European Innovation Center at uptownBasel campus enhances IonQ's ability to serve its European clientele while driving research and development of next-generation quantum applications. With datacenters already in Washington, D.C., Seattle, and now Basel, Switzerland, IonQ is solidifying its position as a global leader in quantum technology.
This collaboration with QuantumBasel also improves access to quantum resources for European enterprises, research institutes, and academic institutions, providing a strong foundation for future innovations.
IonQ, Inc. is a leading quantum computing company, offering high-performance systems that solve some of the world’s most complex commercial and research problems. IonQ makes quantum computing accessible through major cloud platforms.
QuantumBasel, Switzerland's first commercial quantum computing hub, provides access to quantum hardware from companies like IBM, D-Wave, and IonQ, while supporting innovation through collaboration with businesses and universities across multiple industries.
Source: Business Wire
