IQM Quantum Computers and Zurich Instruments have collaborated to design a real-time quantum error correction demonstrator that will utilize NVIDIA’s NVQLink platform to speed up the development process for a more efficient and error-free quantum system. This marks a major milestone in moving from experimental quantum systems to enterprise-grade and data center-grade systems.
The system will comprise IQM’s 20-qubit superconducting quantum processor and Zurich Instruments’ ZQCS Quantum Control System, together with NVIDIA’s powerful computing capabilities. This will provide a comprehensive system that allows low-latency processing and will be capable of real-time error detection and correction, which is a necessary requirement for a reliable quantum system.
While organizations seek to leverage the benefits of quantum computing technology, the focus is no longer on the availability of quantum technology but rather its operability, compatibility with existing computing technology, and scalability. This is where the new demonstrator comes in to address these challenges through the integration of quantum technology, control technology, and high-performance computing.
Through this integration, the collaboration is able to create a platform for the effective operation of logical qubits—a key milestone in the realization of fault-tolerant quantum computing. This is also an important step towards the standardization of quantum technology for use in existing data centers.
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“Quantum computing will only matter at scale when it is widely distributed and routinely used. IQM is building the infrastructure model for that world,” said Jan Goetz, CEO of IQM Quantum Computers. “Working with Zurich Instruments and NVIDIA, we’re addressing some of the most practical and immediate challenges in quantum computing. The new demonstrator is more than an advance in error correction, it’s about building momentum toward a future where fault-tolerant quantum systems are accessible and impactful for organizations everywhere.”
Zurich Instruments emphasized the importance of integrating quantum systems into broader computing ecosystems. “We designed the ZQCS precisely for this moment: to run quantum systems reliably, integrated in the supercomputing infrastructure. By working with IQM and NVIDIA NVQLink, we’re demonstrating the operation of logical qubits with real-time interfacing to classical computing – merging individual building blocks into an operational platform for QEC,” said Andrea Orzati, CEO of Zurich Instruments.
The collaboration also highlights the growing convergence between quantum and classical high-performance computing, positioning the demonstrator as a critical foundation for next-generation computational systems.