Fulfill your quantum ambitions with a cutting-edge platform tailored to your needs! Quandela, the European-based quantum computing provider, is announcing the release of its new version of its quantum computing cloud service, Quandela Cloud 2.0, providing end-users with the most powerful platform for developing photonic quantum applications. Initially launched in January 2023, and now comprised of hundreds of corporate users, Quandela Cloud is a comprehensive platform to discover, learn, test, and develop quantum solutions. It gives access to the most advanced quantum servers available at Quandela, easy to use software for generating and manipulating quantum circuits, as well as middleware for executing hybrid quantum-classical workflows in heterogeneous computing environments. For developers, researchers and quantum engineers, this announcement comes with multiple benefits: Quandela Cloud 2.0 delivers significant improvements in circuit construction, compilation times, and memory consumption compared to the earlier release. Perceval, the open-source framework to program photonic quantum computers provides developers with versatile and powerful user tools for mapping circuits to quantum hardware and executing them on simulators or actual QPUs. The introduction of new application-centered SDKs and APIs aims to facilitate seamless integration into cloud system dataflow and hybrid computing with classical processors (CPU and GPU) in data center infrastructures.   This release follows the successful launch of two quantum computing systems with cloud providers in Europe and North America. As Quandela continues its path, it remains dedicated to timely deliveries and ongoing technical advancements.   Discover the Key Enhancements in This New Release: Quantum Toolbox: This comprehensive suite includes pre-optimized primitives tailored for specific applications such as Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE) and graph analysis. It expedites the time to production of quantum algorithms for industry-specific use cases, by providing a native optimization of these algorithms with Quandela QPUs and selected GPUs. Backed by the expertise of Quandela’s application team, users will receive direct support to maximize the utility and efficacy of these tools. Exqalibur – GPU-Enhanced Emulation: Introducing a new emulator for photonic qubits that leverages the capabilities of the most powerful GPU, and enables computations at an unprecedented scale. With this advancement, users can now explore up to 150 billion parameter spaces across 20 photonic qubits at kilohertz rates, facilitating faster prototyping and optimization of quantum algorithms. Exclusive QPU Reservation Service: In addition to standard on-demand access, the new system offers premium users an intuitive reservation platform to secure QPU time on designated dates and times. This tailored reservation model enhances the user experience by facilitating seamless coordination among development teams. QPU Advancement – Introducing Altair: With the release of Quandela Cloud 2.0, significant enhancements have been made to the quantum computing hardware. Altair, the latest 10-qubit quantum processor takes central stage and is now accessible to developers worldwide. This upgraded quantum processing unit builds upon the success of its predecessor, Ascella, which was launched in January 2023 and operated for over 12,900 hours. Ascella achieved a remarkable availability rate of 92% over a 6-month operation. Built-in Error Mitigations: Two powerful patented error mitigation techniques have been introduced for the control of Altair, allowing us to push further the fidelity and quantum gates speed: AI-driven Quantum Fidelity Enhancement: This technique harnesses the power of machine learning’s ‘clear-box’ methodology to significantly mitigate hardware imperfections. This innovative approach boosts qubit fidelity by several percentage points, ensuring even greater reliability and performance in quantum computing applications. Further details are provided below. Photon Recycling: This unprecedented technique exploits lossy output photon states to consolidate statistics of non-lossy states, allowing for a more precise estimation of the probability distribution with fewer numbers of shots. Combined with AI-boosted error mitigation software and transpilation technique, Altair reaches fidelities of: 1-qubit gate: 99.94%, and 2-qubit gate: 98.2% and a Q-score of 6.   About Quandela  Quandela is a Europe-based quantum computing provider, specialized in industry-grade cloud, and on-premises solutions. It is a leading light of the tech world. The company is in Paris-Saclay (France), at the heart of a science and technology hub that ranks among the most powerful innovation centers in the world. Quandela, employing around a hundred people, is a worldwide leader in Quantum Transformation by offering highly competitive products in key global markets. The idea of performing calculations with light has a long history, but Quandela is revolutionizing light-based computing with its world-record-performance single-photon emitters (Prometheus), the first-ever dedicated software framework for computing with single-photons (Perceval), and by delivering the very first photonic quantum computers to commercial clients worldwide (MosaiQ). With its successful fundraising efforts, Quandela is positioning itself to offer highly competitive products in key global markets. As the next unicorn in the making, it is set to deliver a power level beyond 10 qubits on quantum computers, 30 qubits on GPU emulators, and 200+ qubits in resource estimators by 2024.

HQS Quantum Simulations, a leading provider of quantum simulation software, proudly presents HQStage, a powerful modular cloud-supported toolkit designed to meet the simulation needs of developers and researchers in quantum physics and chemistry. HQStage offers 10 powerful simulation modules, intuitive management tools and the flexibility to combine local and cloud computing. HQS is proud to present HQStage, the stage for your quantum simulations: HQStage is designed to provide scientists and software developers with a flexible and powerful programming environment for the simulation of quantum systems on various platforms such as laptops, workstations, HPC centres and quantum computers. With HQStage, HQS Quantum Simulations introduces cutting-edge Modules for quantum computing and materials simulation at the quantum level, called HQStage Modules. 10 powerful HQStage Modules, categorised into Easy Input, Simulation, Model Analysis and Quantum Computing, are tailored to explore a wide range of quantum systems. Each module addresses specific challenges and provides researchers with exceptional power and flexibility. Building on the unique approach of simulating open quantum systems, the HQStage Modules unlock the potential of quantum computation on NISQ devices, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries in fields such as chemistry and pharmaceuticals. Through HQStage you can access two easy to use modules for quantum computing: The HQS Qorrelator App: This module has been created to simulated spectroscopy on a quantum computer. You can define your own specific correlation functions to read out or use e.g. the end-to-end implementation to calculation NMR spectra. The HQS Noise App: A unique tool to use quantum computers to simulate open quantum systems. Dr. Michael Marthaler, CEO and Co-Founder of HQS, notes, “Besides the Modules for quantum computing we in particular want to highlight the HQS Spin Mapper, a module which we also accompany with a publication of several papers.” Deepening Understanding through Published Papers HQS Quantum Simulations is committed to providing robust software tools, coupled with comprehensive theoretical insights. HQS has published a series of papers that explain in detail the theories on which the software is based. These papers contain detailed explanations and examples, enabling researchers to delve into the intricacies of quantum simulation and gain a comprehensive understanding of the relevant concepts. “Demonstration of system-bath physics on gate-based quantum computer”, related to HQS Noise App, https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.18828 “The impact of noise on the simulation of NMR spectroscopy on NISQ devices”, related to HQS Qorrelator App, https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.18903 “Understanding Radicals via Orbital Parities”, related to HQS Spin Mapper, https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.18787 “Efficient Random Phase Approximation for Diradicals”, related to new ideas how to solve Multi reference problems which could connect to quantum computing in an interesting way, https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.18691 A method to derive material-specific spin-bath model descriptions of materials displaying prevalent spin physics (for Simulation on NISQ devices), White Paper related to HQS Spin Mapper, https://quantumsimulations.de/publications/white-paper-hqs-spin-mapper Requirements and Handling of HQStage To use HQStage, you just need Python installed on your computer and a free user account on the HQS Cloud platform. From this centralized SaaS platform users can effortlessly manage their HQStage Modules, licenses, subscriptions, and compute resources. HQStage Modules typically work on 64-bit systems with the latest versions of Linux, Windows, and the latest version of MacOS on ARM architectures. To facilitate seamless integration and handling of HQStage and its Modules, HQS provides a robust command line interface (CLI). The HQStage CLI aims to streamline the process of accessing HQS-developed software across various systems, eliminating the need for extensive manual setup. Key Features of HQStage Intuitive Cloud-Based Management: Seamlessly oversee licenses, modules, compute resources, and user access via an intuitive cloud interface. Command Line Tool: Create and manage virtual Python environments with automatic dependency management, facilitating easy installation of HQStage Modules alongside other Python packages. Seamless Updates: HQStage Modules are automatically updated, ensuring researchers have access to the latest features and improvements. Dr. Sebastian Zanker, CTO and Co-Founder of HQS, states, “To fully exploit the power of quantum simulation a complex interaction of many simulation tools and computational hardware platforms is necessary. That is why we are proud to present our modular simulation toolkit HQStage, which does not only provide unique modules created by HQS but can also be interfaced with any software that can be controlled via python.” Further information https://quantumsimulations.de/solutions HQS Cloud: https://cloud.quantumsimulations.de/ HQStage Documentation: https://docs.dev.cloud.quantumsimulations.de/introduction.html HQS Scientific Paper: https://quantumsimulations.de/publications   About HQS Quantum Simulations HQS Quantum Simulations represents a new era in quantum simulation. We harness the potential of quantum mechanics to develop innovative industrial applications. Our solutions are based on innovative approaches to accurate and efficient material prediction and analysis at the quantum level. HQS software is used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, as well as in the development and research of quantum computers, sensors, optical components, and laser applications.   Press Contact Dr. Michael Marthaler CEO and Co-Founder press@quantumsimulations.de HQS Quantum Simulations GmbH Rintheimer Straße 23 A 76131 Karlsruhe www.quantumsimulations.de

Boston, Mass. Apr 30, 2024 — QuEra Computing, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing technology, today announced it has been awarded a 6.5 Billion JPY contract (approx. $41M USD) by Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) to deliver a state-of-the-art quantum computer, advancing quantum capabilities in Japan. This computer will be installed on-premises alongside the NVIDIA-powered ABCI-Q supercomputer. This strategic initiative aims to develop a powerful hybrid quantum-classical computing platform, where QuEra’s unique quantum computing technology complements AIST’s ABCI-Q supercomputer with the ultimate goal of creating a hybrid platform for high-fidelity simulations and quantum AI applications. QuEra’s gate-based neutral-atom quantum computers are known for their unique scale, fidelity, and upcoming quantum error detection and correction abilities. Neutral-atom computers are a highly-promising quantum modality, offering a clear path to large-scale, fault-tolerant computers. QuEra leads the neutral-atom market, offering dynamic qubit manipulation (qubit shuttling), enabling flexible and efficient quantum computations. QuEra’s computers operate at room temperature and can readily integrate with classical computing infrastructure. QuEra’s gate-based computer is scheduled for on-premises installation in 2025. QuEra already has significant expertise in operating quantum computers, as its first-generation 256-qubit computer has been available on a major cloud service since November 2022, providing global access to advanced quantum computing capabilities. QuEra was also recently awarded a contract to deliver a quantum testbed to the UK’s national quantum program. AIST’s NVIDIA-powered ABCI-Q will enable large-scale high-fidelity quantum simulations as well as quantum accelerated supercomputing, for research across industries. The high-performance, scalable system is integrated with NVIDIA CUDA-Q, an open-source hybrid quantum computing platform. The supercomputer is powered by more than 2,000 NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs in 500+ nodes interconnected by NVIDIA Quantum-2 InfiniBand. ABCI-Q is part of Japan’s quantum technology innovation strategy, which aims to create new opportunities for businesses and society to benefit from quantum technology, including through research in AI, energy and biology. The ABCI-Q system is intended to be a platform for the advancement of quantum circuit simulation and quantum machine learning, the building of classical-quantum hybrid systems, and the development of new algorithms inspired by quantum technology. Takuya Kitagawa, President of QuEra, remarked, “We are honored that AIST has chosen our technology for installation in Japan. This partnership highlights our mutual dedication to advancing science and technology, setting new standards in computational research with a focus on quantum and AI applications.  We are excited about working with Japanese entities and companies on new horizons with quantum computing.” “The integration of quantum computers with GPU supercomputing is a key milestone to unlock the potential of quantum computing to accelerate scientific discovery”, said Tim Costa, director of high-performance computing and quantum computing at NVIDIA. “QuEra’s system positioned alongside ABCI-Q and powered by CUDA-Q represents a pioneering leap forward in this regard, enabling the development of cutting edge hybrid applications and quantum research and development.” Masahiro Horibe, Deputy Director of G-QuAT/AIST, stated, “Installing QuEra’s cutting-edge technology alongside our existing computing infrastructure is a crucial step in Japan’s quantum initiatives. This collaboration will enhance our computational capabilities and drive the development of practical applications in fields like AI, energy, and biology.” About QuEra QuEra Computing is the leader in commercializing quantum computers using neutral atoms—widely recognized as a highly promising quantum modality. Based in Boston and built on pioneering research from nearby Harvard University and MIT, QuEra operates the world’s largest publicly accessible quantum computer, available over a major public cloud and for on-premises delivery. QuEra is developing large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers to tackle classically intractable problems, becoming the partner of choice in the quantum field. Simply put, QuEra is the best way to quantum. For more information, visit us at quera.com and follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn. About AIST The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is one of the country’s largest public research organizations. AIST dedicates itself to bridging innovative technological seeds with commercial applications, enhancing industry and societal welfare. For further information, please contact: Merrill Freund press@quera.com +1-415-577-8637