Equinix, Inc. the world’s digital infrastructure company, has today announced its collaboration with Alice & Bob, a leading quantum computing company developing one of the most reliable quantum processors on the market. Through the collaboration with Alice & Bob, Equinix customers in Ireland and across the world will benefit from secure access to Alice & Bob’s cutting-edge quantum technology in France, therefore joining an ecosystem of businesses utilising quantum computing to unlock opportunities worth billions of dollars*. This positions Equinix as a leader in the provision of quantum computer access for businesses in Ireland.
Quantum computing is a transformative technology that supports computationally intensive tasks such as simulation, optimisation, machine learning and cryptography. Although still in its early stages, it has the potential to revolutionise industry processes, change our understanding of the universe, and even help slow down climate change by accelerating green innovations and discoveries. Quantum computers have the power and potential to solve problems that would take our best classical computers thousands of years.
Through this collaboration with Alice & Bob, enterprises in Ireland will be able to access Alice & Bob’s patented technology of self-correcting superconducting quantum bit: the cat qubit, the result of cutting-edge research carried out in French and international laboratories. The technology, located in Alice & Bob’s own data centre in France, is uniquely positioned to help businesses to accelerate innovation and futureproof their offerings.
While current quantum computers can suffer from computation errors which prevent them from fulfilling their theoretical promises, Alice & Bob cat qubit allows for a much simpler road to fault-tolerant and universal gate-based quantum computing, with the potential to transform the promise of quantum computing into a decisive commercial advantage.
Théau Peronnin, CEO of Alice & Bob, said: “We are proud that our technology is moving out of the laboratory and into the real world. Equinix is the ideal partner to bring the quantum revolution into society. We are looking forward to helping Equinix customers solve some of the world’s most challenging problems.”
Combining Equinix’s rigorous secure operations with Alice & Bob’s quantum expertise creates the ideal environment to design breakthrough innovations. This synergy will allow companies to discover the power of quantum computing with the peace of mind that their research will remain completely confidential.
Peter Lantry, Managing Director of Equinix Ireland, said: “Businesses, academics and policymakers in Ireland are excited about the promise of quantum computing and the seemingly limitless potential that it holds for our economy, society and the planet. This partnership with Alice & Bob provides a gateway to that technology and with it, opens doors to game-changing innovations.
“Our mission is to support businesses and give them access to the digital tools and ecosystems that will determine their success. This announcement is a shining reflection of that mission and we are immensely proud that through our partnerships with the scientific community, businesses in Ireland can now access quantum technologies more easily than ever before.
“This is where the colocation data centre market, of which Equinix is the global leader, is showing its value. By connecting businesses, people, and the latest technologies, we are at the heart of business innovation and the discoveries that can slow down climate change.”
Industries that rely on high intensity compute power such as sustainable energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and financial services are among those set to be radically changed by quantum computing by 2035, standing to potentially gain up to $1.3 trillion in value by this date.**
* Quantum Technology Monitor – McKinsey & Company – Page 5
** Quantum Technology Monitor – McKinsey & Company – Page 4
