Quantum information science momentum accelerates in the Pacific Northwest
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Azure Quantum
Available Today: Azure Quantum Resource Estimator empowers you to create algorithms for quantum at scale
Microsoft Azure Quantum Resource Estimator enables quantum innovators to develop and refine algorithms to run on tomorrow’s scaled quantum computers. Read more
Azure Quantum Now Offers Rigetti’s QCS™ and Superconducting QPUs
Rigetti’s Quantum Cloud Services (QCS™), a platform to explore hybrid quantum-classical workflows on superconducting quantum processors, is now available on demand through Azure Quantum. Read more
Azure Quantum Credits Program propels quantum innovation and exploration for researchers, educators, and students
Since it was introduced in February, the Azure Quantum Credits program has attracted applicants ranging from enterprise innovators and solution partners to academic researchers and student explorers. It has been exciting to see the diversity of proposals submitted – featuring the use of quantum hardware accessible through Azure Quantum to investigate novel use cases, experiment Read more
Microsoft paves the way to quantum at scale during IEEE Quantum Week 2022
Microsoft aims to empower innovators with quantum at scale for breakthrough impact. Learn how during IEEE Quantum Week 2022. Read more
IonQ Aria is available now, exclusively on Azure Quantum
Azure Quantum is the first cloud platform to enable access to IonQ Aria a new trapped ion system that can perform hundreds of quantum gates in a single algorithm. Read more
The Upskilling Imperative: Azure Quantum for Educators
In our efforts to innovate across every layer of the Azure Quantum stack, we are pleased to launch Azure Quantum for Educators: a one-stop resource for curriculum, samples, and tools to facilitate the skilling up of a quantum-ready workforce. Read more
Toshiba launches new SQBM+ quantum-inspired optimization provider on Azure Quantum
Toshiba’s new SQBM+ on Azure Quantum, based on its Simulated Bifurcation Machine (SBM), is an Ising model solver that can solve complex and large-scale combinatorial optimization problems with up to 100,000 variables at high speed. Read more
Qubit Engineering optimizes wind farm energy production with Azure Quantum
Qubit Engineering is using quantum-inspired capabilities available on the Azure Quantum platform to optimize wind farm layouts and, in doing so, capture more available energy with the same physical wind farm assets. A constructed wind farm in operation Wind farms have achieved tremendous efficiency gains over the last two decades through hardware innovation. Software innovation, Read more
Microsoft and AkzoNobel to explore how quantum computing and Azure services can accelerate development of more sustainable paints
Using Azure services and the promise of quantum computing, researchers and developers from both companies will team up to establish what is effectively a cloud-based laboratory environment. AkzoNobel delivers high-performance, innovative paint and coating products to over 150 countries, and is a frontrunner in sustainability. The ability to speed up the development of novel paint Read more
Explore Azure Quantum’s diverse and growing hardware portfolio for free
Azure Quantum is a platform for innovation. There’s no better place to experiment and unlock innovation today and prepare the quantum solutions of tomorrow. Last week, we shared the exciting news that we’ve demonstrated a significant and foundational milestone towards realizing a topological qubit on the path to a scalable quantum machine. And while we’re in the Read more
Improving financial services anomaly detection with Mphasis and Azure Quantum
Quantum-inspired optimization (QIO) improves and adds scale to traditional anomaly detection, reducing payment card risk in the financial services industry. In 2019, fraudulent activity led to tens of billions of dollars in losses from payment cards alone.¹ Payment card providers worldwide are constantly looking to improve their methods to detect and block fraudsters from exploiting their Read more