IBM announced the expansion of its Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, which now hosts the largest number of utility-scale quantum computers globally. The expansion includes the installation of a second IBM Quantum Heron processor, making the Heron systems available to clients worldwide through IBM’s cloud platform. These processors achieve up to 16 times better performance and a 25-fold increase in speed compared to IBM’s quantum systems from 2022. This growth aligns with IBM’s goal to provide scalable quantum computing solutions that outperform classical simulation.
them to execute quantum circuits that classical computers cannot efficiently simulate. By offering these systems globally, IBM aims to accelerate the discovery of new quantum algorithms for industries exploring chemistry, optimization, and more. Developers and researchers can access these systems via Qiskit, IBM’s quantum software stack, designed to simplify quantum programming and algorithm creation.
IBM continues to work with over 250 organizations worldwide to push the boundaries of quantum computing, leveraging their utility-scale quantum systems for real-world applications. IBM’s Quantum Data Center remains central to these efforts as the company prepares to open a second facility in Ehningen, Germany, further expanding its global quantum network.
- IBM expands its Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie, New York.
- Second IBM Quantum Heron processor installed for global clients.
- IBM’s quantum systems now operate at utility-scale, enabling new algorithm discovery.
- IBM Heron processors offer 16 times better performance and 25 times faster speeds than 2022 systems.
- Qiskit simplifies access to quantum hardware, advancing industry-specific algorithms.
“Since IBM made the first quantum computer available on the cloud in 2016, we have broken barriers across quantum hardware and software,” said Jay Gambetta, Vice President at IBM Quantum.
