Spanish Supercomputer Center Selects OQC and Fujitsu to Install Quantum Computers

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• The Supercomputing Center of Spain, CESGA, and Fujitsu today signed an agreement to set up a quantum knowledge center in Galicia, Spain.
• The center’s mission is to accelerate joint research using quantum computing technologies and to promote the development of the quantum industry both at regional and international levels.
• As part of these plans, CESGA will install one of the world’s most powerful quantum computers, developed by Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) to open up the technology to researchers across Spain.
• Image: OQC

PRESS RELEASE — The Supercomputing Center of Spain, CESGA, and Fujitsu today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a quantum knowledge center in Galicia, Spain to accelerate joint research using quantum computing technology and to promote the development of the quantum industry both at regional and international levels, with operations start from mid-September 2023.

As part of these plans, CESGA will install one of the world’s most powerful quantum computers, developed by Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) to open up the technology to researchers across Spain. The installation marks a major industry milestone and highlights continued momentum in the quantum technology field. As part of the agreement to accelerate quantum learning, Fujitsu and CESGA will collaborate closely with the University of Galicia and the research community of the Spanish National Research Council to encourage the development and research of quantum technology, create new knowledge in the field, attract talent and investment to Galicia, and to promote the use of quantum technology to address the societal challenges facing the world.

As the first step of this new partnership, CESGA will build a cluster system on OQC’s world-leading 32 qubit quantum computer. It will be combined with Fujitsu’s world-class 34 qubit quantum computer simulator on the FX 700, the “FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY” series, and the “FUJITSU Supercomputer PRIMEHPC FX700”, which is equipped with the same A64FX CPU as in the “Fugaku” supercomputer. CESGA will also go further. adopted Fujitsu’s quantum-inspired Digital Annealer with plans to go operational in mid-September 2023

As a technology partner of CESGA, Fujitsu will also contribute its expertise in the field of quantum computing, which it has acquired through the continuous development of innovative quantum and quantum-related technologies, including hardware and software. To kickstart this initiative, Fujitsu and CESGA plan to run three real-world use cases with leading Galician companies, leveraging Fujitsu’s Digital Annealer to demonstrate the potential and practical benefits of quantum and quantum-related technologies.

This marks an exciting moment for Galicia, as the region has made strategic investments in quantum technology. Due to the undeniable evolution of quantum technology, CESGA has determined to embark on its quantum journey, choosing Fujitsu as its partner to create an international quantum technology center in Galicia, alongside OQC to deliver the world’s leading underlying technology. A combination that will allow them to have all the necessary resources to create knowledge, attract talent and secure future investment for the region.

Lois Orosa, Managing Director at CESGA, comments:

“This collaboration with Fujitsu and OQC will be key for Galicia to increase production of relevant new development and research both in quantum hardware and software in the coming years, helping us establish our research group in a world-class leading position, and enabling them to shape the future of quantum computing.”

Dr. Ilana Wisby, CEO at Oxford Quantum Circuits, commented:

“Our vision is to enable a more reliable and seamless approach to quantum computing. This marks another important milestone for OQC as we continue to bring our leading edge quantum capabilities to the world. This technology has the power to enable truly life-changing inventions and we are excited to work with CESGA and Fujitsu on their journey to the future of computing.”

Fujitsu Limited SEVP CTO & CPO, comments Vivek Mahajan:

“We are very pleased to be working with CESGA on the new Quantum Knowledge Center to drive the development of technology research and industrial applications in Europe, as well as contribute to job creation and human resource development in the quantum industry.”