The Q System

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The Q System One has a modular design and parts designed to minimize interference. IBM's plan is to start scaling quantum computational center.

Larry Dignan

By Larry Dignan| January 8, 2019 – 05:01 GMT (21:01 PST)| Topic: Data Centers

IBM has launched an integrated system for quantum computing designed for scientists and businesses called IBM Q System One.

With IBM CEO Ginni Rometty delivering a keynote at CES, Big Blue is using the conference to highlight its research and development chops and the ability to commercialize new technologies. IBM has been among the forerunners in quantum computing. Quantum computing promises to advance a whole new paradigm beyond traditional computers. The problem with quantum computing is that it needs developers to create applications for qubits, a continuous cold environment and new hardware architectures.

Those challenges for quantum computing mean that its use will most likely be delivered via an as-a-service or cloud model. While quantum computing may be deployed in enterprise data centers at some point, the returns on investment would be tricky given the immaturity of the market. Sutor noted that "everything is cloud based so far" when it comes to quantum computing.

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