IBM to Build First European Quantum Data Center in Germany

IBM has announced plans to build its first European quantum data center in Ehningen, Germany, southwest of Stuttgart. The facility could be operational as early as next year and will serve as the center of IBM Quantum’s European operations.
Researchers in the quantum computing field will be able to make use of the data center, which is designed to comply with European regulations. Data processing laws often require European user data to be processed on the continent itself. This brings the counter in terms of quantum data centers for IBM to two, with the first being established in New York in 2019.

IBM Fellow and VP of IBM Quantum Jay Gambetta Sees Great Opportunities

IBM Fellow and VP of IBM Quantum Jay Gambetta sees great opportunities for the new data center. “Europe has some of the most advanced quantum computing users, and interest [in quantum computing, ed.] is only accelerating in the era of scale-to-use quantum processors.” Quantum computing could solve the world’s most challenging problems, he believes.
The company says that there are already 60 organizations in Europe that use quantum hardware and software. Think of parties such as Bosch, the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN) and T-Systems (which is part of Deutsche Telecom, parent company of T-Mobile). At the latter company, chief executive Adel Al-Salah explains clearly what the extra access to this quantum tech entails. “At T-Systems, we are working with IBM to combine quantum and classical computing. We do this to provide a seamless and scalable experience for our customers who want to discover quantum applications. Having access to a quantum data center dedicated to Europe helps to lower the entry barrier for our customers as they decide to take their first, decisive steps in discovering and using quantum.”

IBM’s 10-Year Plan for Giant Quantum Supercomputer

IBM has also launched a 10-year plan for a giant quantum supercomputer. This ambitious project is part of IBM’s commitment to advancing quantum computing and making it accessible to the world. The company is investing in research, development, and commercialization of quantum computing technologies to help solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
IBM’s quantum data centers are a key part of this plan. The new data center in Germany will provide European users with access to the latest quantum computing technologies. This will help to accelerate the development of quantum computing applications and make them more accessible to businesses and organizations.
IBM’s quantum data centers are a major step forward in the company’s mission to make quantum computing more accessible. The new data center in Germany will provide European users with access to the latest quantum computing technologies, helping to accelerate the development of quantum computing applications and make them more accessible to businesses and organizations.