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Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
IBM deploys first quantum computer outside the US. Why it matters.
Earlier this week, International Business Machines said that it had deployed an IBM Quantum System Two at a research center in Japan, marking the first time such a device had left the U.S. It was a momentous occasion for the company, which has tweaked its business strategy numerous times since its founding in 1911. This doggedness has helped IBM grow into a quantum heavyweight, culminating in the development of the Heron processor, its best-performing quantum chip to date. 'IBM has been remarkably consistent in hitting its road map goals for building a fully functioning fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029, and this is another step," Mark Horvath, an analyst at research firm Gartner, told Barron's. Quantum computers use subatomic particles like photons and electrons to transmit information. To date, no company has been able to create a fault-tolerant quantum machine, or one that can perform accurate computations even in the presence of errors. IBM's coming Starling system is designed to catch and correct these mistakes as they occur. Horvath pushed back on IBM's assertion that the Heron chip powering the IBM Quantum System Two was 'the most performant quantum processor in the world." There's no objective way to test such claims, Horvath said. However, the processor has improved circuit depth as well as better error rates than previous generations. The IBM System Two will be installed in the RIKEN Center for Computational Science alongside Fugaku, a classical supercomputer, in what's commonly referred to as hybrid model. This approach will allow researchers to advance research on fundamental chemistry problems and other algorithms, IBM said. The company is moving toward a model that blends high performance computing (HPC) with quantum computing, 'which is generally the way utility quantum computing is going," Horvath said. As quantum has an advantage over classical devices on certain problems like optimization or graph coloring, the technologies can work together to solve problems. 'The classical HPC system will work on most of the problem, farming out parts of the work to the quantum computer where it has a chance at a better-than-classical answer, then combining that back with the ongoing HPC system," Horvath explained. 'This is the current way quantum computers are used in most cases." Quantum computers don't consistently show an advantage over classical devices, Horvath conceded. However, 'very compelling developments in noise reduction and error correction" over the past five years have helped machines return accurate results more consistently. The analyst believes these improvements will bring quantum computers into a more widespread use over the next few years. He likened the progression to artificial intelligence, which 'moved very rapidly from a niche technology into a dependable technology in a similar amount of time." Like other companies, IBM's goal is to build increasingly bigger and more precise machines with the hopes this will lead to wide-scale deployment of the technology. Speaking to Barron's earlier this month, Jay Gambetta, vice president of IBM Quantum, laid out the company's vision for quantum dominance. 'We've always focused on what we need to learn to be able to scale," Gambetta said. 'Our secret weapon is that we make a new device every 17 days. You focus on how you can increase the rate at which you can learn, and you get very disciplined at that." IBM hopes to pioneer a fault-tolerant device before the end of the decade. Gambetta is sure the company can meet its target. 'We always had a plan. I finally feel like we have an execution," the scientist said. 'I'm excited to bring this quantum computer into the world.
Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
BM deploys first quantum computer outside the US. Why it matters.
Earlier this week, International Business Machines said that it had deployed an IBM Quantum System Two at a research center in Japan, marking the first time such a device had left the U.S. It was a momentous occasion for the company, which has tweaked its business strategy numerous times since its founding in 1911. This doggedness has helped IBM grow into a quantum heavyweight, culminating in the development of the Heron processor, its best-performing quantum chip to date. 'IBM has been remarkably consistent in hitting its road map goals for building a fully functioning fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029, and this is another step," Mark Horvath, an analyst at research firm Gartner, told Barron's. Quantum computers use subatomic particles like photons and electrons to transmit information. To date, no company has been able to create a fault-tolerant quantum machine, or one that can perform accurate computations even in the presence of errors. IBM's coming Starling system is designed to catch and correct these mistakes as they occur. Horvath pushed back on IBM's assertion that the Heron chip powering the IBM Quantum System Two was 'the most performant quantum processor in the world." There's no objective way to test such claims, Horvath said. However, the processor has improved circuit depth as well as better error rates than previous generations. The IBM System Two will be installed in the RIKEN Center for Computational Science alongside Fugaku, a classical supercomputer, in what's commonly referred to as hybrid model. This approach will allow researchers to advance research on fundamental chemistry problems and other algorithms, IBM said. The company is moving toward a model that blends high performance computing (HPC) with quantum computing, 'which is generally the way utility quantum computing is going," Horvath said. As quantum has an advantage over classical devices on certain problems like optimization or graph coloring, the technologies can work together to solve problems. 'The classical HPC system will work on most of the problem, farming out parts of the work to the quantum computer where it has a chance at a better-than-classical answer, then combining that back with the ongoing HPC system," Horvath explained. 'This is the current way quantum computers are used in most cases." Quantum computers don't consistently show an advantage over classical devices, Horvath conceded. However, 'very compelling developments in noise reduction and error correction" over the past five years have helped machines return accurate results more consistently. The analyst believes these improvements will bring quantum computers into a more widespread use over the next few years. He likened the progression to artificial intelligence, which 'moved very rapidly from a niche technology into a dependable technology in a similar amount of time." Like other companies, IBM's goal is to build increasingly bigger and more precise machines with the hopes this will lead to wide-scale deployment of the technology. Speaking to Barron's earlier this month, Jay Gambetta, vice president of IBM Quantum, laid out the company's vision for quantum dominance. 'We've always focused on what we need to learn to be able to scale," Gambetta said. 'Our secret weapon is that we make a new device every 17 days. You focus on how you can increase the rate at which you can learn, and you get very disciplined at that." IBM hopes to pioneer a fault-tolerant device before the end of the decade. Gambetta is sure the company can meet its target. 'We always had a plan. I finally feel like we have an execution," the scientist said. 'I'm excited to bring this quantum computer into the world.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh's Quantum Valley to be first-of-its-kind in India
VIJAYAWADA: In a major leap towards making the state a global hub for deep-tech innovation, the state government is establishing the Quantum Valley in Amaravati, first-of-its-kind in India. Spearheaded by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and aligned with India's Rs 6,003 crore National Quantum Mission, the Amaravati Quantum Valley is expected to become a game-changer for both the state's economy and India's position in the global quantum ecosystem. The project is scheduled for inauguration on January 1, 2026. Spread over 50 acres, this futuristic tech park will house India's most powerful quantum computer, the 156-qubit IBM Quantum System Two, and is being developed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T). The initiative promises to generate thousands of high-end jobs, attract global investments, and support a vast ecosystem of startups, multinationals, defence, and space-tech companies. It will also drive innovation in key sectors such as healthcare, finance, cybersecurity, aerospace, and logistics. 'This is not just about job creation, it's about building a deep-tech economy where AP becomes the backbone of India's future technologies,' Secretary (ITE & C) Katamaneni Bhaskar told TNIE. 'Tech giants need operational ecosystems, and Quantum Valley will be that platform. We envision Andhra Pradesh as India's own Silicon Valley, earning revenue even by offering services and infrastructure to major players.' Quantum computing is a revolutionary technology that processes information using qubits instead of classical bits. Unlike traditional bits (which exist in 0 or 1), qubits leverage superposition and entanglement, allowing them to exist in multiple states simultaneously. This makes quantum computers capable of solving complex problems far beyond the reach of even today's fastest supercomputers. Potential applications are vast including in pharmaceuticals, quantum simulations can drastically speed up drug discovery, in finance, quantum algorithms can better model risk and optimize portfolios and in cybersecurity, quantum systems offer the promise of secure communications through post-quantum cryptography. The Valley will also facilitate breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, where quantum systems can train massive models with greater efficiency, and logistics, where complex routing can be optimized at scale.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Japan unveils world's most advanced quantum–classical hybrid computing system
Japan now hosts the world's most advanced quantum–classical hybrid setup, pairing IBM's cutting-edge quantum system with one of Earth's fastest supercomputers. On Tuesday, IBM and Japan's national research lab RIKEN unveiled the first IBM Quantum System Two installed outside the U.S., integrated directly with Fugaku — the country's flagship supercomputer. This marks a major step toward 'quantum-centric supercomputing,' where quantum and classical systems work together to solve problems neither could tackle alone. The system, launched in Kobe, features IBM's 156-qubit Heron processor, dubbed as the company's best-performing quantum chip to date. It's quality and speed is 10 times better than the previous generation 127-qubit IBM Quantum Eagle. With significantly lower error rates and 10x more circuit speed than its predecessor, Heron is now capable of running circuits beyond brute-force simulation on classical machines. "The future of computing is quantum-centric and with our partners at RIKEN we are taking a big step forward to make this vision a reality," said Jay Gambetta, VP, IBM Quantum. "The new IBM Quantum System Two powered by our latest Heron processor and connected to Fugaku, will allow scientists and engineers to push the limits of what is possible." Researchers at RIKEN will use the system to advance quantum-classical hybrid algorithms, starting with challenges in chemistry and materials science. The direct link between Heron and Fugaku will enable low-latency, instruction-level coordination between the two machines — a crucial step in developing practical applications for near-term quantum hardware. "By combining Fugaku and the IBM Quantum System Two, RIKEN aims to lead Japan into a new era of high-performance computing," said Dr. Mitsuhisa Sato, Division Director of the Quantum-HPC Hybrid Platform Division, RIKEN Center for Computational Science. "Our mission is to develop and demonstrate practical quantum-HPC hybrid workflows that can be explored by both the scientific community and industry. The connection of these two systems enables us to take critical steps toward realizing this vision." The two systems are connected via a high-speed network at the instruction level, creating a testbed for quantum-centric supercomputing. This deep integration allows engineers to build parallelized workloads, develop low-latency quantum–classical communication protocols, and optimize software stacks. By letting each system handle the parts of a task it's best suited for, the setup plays to the strengths of both paradigms. The installation of IBM Quantum System Two at RIKEN builds on earlier collaborative work between IBM and RIKEN researchers aimed at achieving quantum advantage — the point where quantum systems outperform classical ones in speed, cost, or accuracy. One such effort, recently featured on the cover of Science Advances, used sample-based quantum diagonalization (SQD) to model the electronic structure of iron sulfides — a complex compound found widely in natural and organic systems. Accurately simulating such materials was once thought to require fault-tolerant quantum computers, but SQD offers a glimpse of what near-term quantum machines can already achieve when tightly integrated with powerful classical infrastructure.
Business Insider
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
IBM and Japan Just Launched a Quantum-Supercomputer Hybrid
Tech firm IBM (IBM) and Japan's top research institute, RIKEN, have launched the first IBM Quantum System Two (IBM's most advanced quantum computer) outside of the U.S. However, what makes this even more interesting is that it has been physically installed alongside RIKEN's Fugaku supercomputer, which is one of the world's most powerful classical computers. This milestone is part of a national Japanese project to combine quantum and supercomputing technologies. It is worth noting that the new system runs on IBM's Heron processor, which has 156 qubits and is currently the company's best-performing quantum chip. Confident Investing Starts Here: Indeed, Heron is ten times more accurate and faster than the previous Eagle processor, thanks to improvements like a much lower error rate and a speed of 250,000 CLOPS (circuit layer operations per second). As a result, this powerful chip can now handle quantum problems that are too complex for traditional computers. In addition, its close connection with Fugaku will allow RIKEN researchers to explore new hybrid computing methods by combining the strengths of both quantum and classical systems. The IBM Quantum System Two and Fugaku are directly linked at a low hardware level at RIKEN's Center for Computational Science in Kobe, which creates a platform for real-time collaboration between the two systems. This allows engineers to design tasks that run partly on each system, depending on which one is better suited for the job. IBM and RIKEN hope to prove that today's quantum computers can provide real scientific results. A recent example involves using quantum tools to model iron sulfides, a complex compound found in nature, which was previously thought to require significantly more advanced quantum hardware. What Is the Target Price for IBM? Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Moderate Buy consensus rating on IBM stock based on seven Buys, five Holds, and two Sells assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. Furthermore, the average IBM price target of $269.46 per share implies 8.3% downside risk.
