Horizon Quantum Computing To Create First-of-a-kind Hardware Testbed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Horizon Quantum Computing, a company building software development tools for quantum computers, announced it is establishing a first-of-a-kind testbed for integrating quantum computing hardware with its software stack, Triple Alpha.

The testbed, which will be set up at Horizon’s Singapore headquarters, will have the capacity to host multiple quantum computers, according to a statement.

By acquiring its own hardware, Horizon gains full control over both hardware and software stacks, allowing it to push the frontiers of quantum computing.

The first system will be based on Rigetti Computing’s Novera quantum processor and Quantum Machines’ OPX1000, the processor-based quantum controller. The integrated system is expected to be installed by early 2025.

Horizon Quantum Computing Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Dr Joe Fitzsimons said the company is delighted to work with Rigetti Computing and Quantum Machines on its first system.

“Recent progress on quantum processors and error correction has underscored the rapid pace of progress in the field.

“We are taking the step of creating this testbed because we believe that tight integration between hardware and software is the shortest path to truly useful quantum computing,” he said.

A key aspect of Horizon’s quantum computing testbed is its modular multi-vendor approach, allowing it to integrate its software stack with different hardware configurations and upgrade the system over time.

Rather than utilising a single-vendor solution, the company has purposely selected best-in-class components from different providers.

-- BERNAMA