IBM Quantum

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IBM Quantum leads the world in quantum computing. We have the highest-performing quantum computers and we’ve deployed more quantum computing systems than every other quantum outfit combined. We maintain the world’s most popular and most built-upon quantum software development platform with Qiskit, and we have the strongest ecosystem of companies advancing the field of quantum computing as a whole. Our achievements require the support of our clients, partners, investors, and the community of people interested in advancing quantum computing. We are excited to have shared these successes with you all at our IBM Investor Day event. You can view the replay of the Investor day presentations online at the link below. (IBM Quantum VP Jay Gambetta’s talk begins at around 1:49:00 in the video): https://lnkd.in/euAk96k9

This week on the IBM Quantum blog, we’re melting magnets with quantum simulation. https://ibm.co/4hACJQN More specifically, we detail a recent publication in Nature Physics that demonstrates a measurement-based protocol for simulating the phase transition from disorder to long-range order in the random bond Ising model, a simplified model of the quantum systems that make up magnetic materials. Usually, when we want to use quantum circuits to simulate a quantum state, we prepare some initial state, use quantum logic gates to evolve it in time, and take measurements only at the end of the circuit. However, researchers are increasingly investigating quantum algorithms that use the act of measurement itself to steer and manipulate quantum states during circuit executions as the states evolve in time. In the Nature Physics paper, researchers from IBM, University of Cologne, and Harvard demonstrate an efficient measurement-based protocol for generating a simple long-range ordered state. They also show that, by tuning coherent and incoherent error rates in their quantum circuit, they can maintain this long-range order in two spatial dimensions up to a critical point known as the Nishimori transition. From there, the researchers use a classical decoder to ascertain the signature of the long-range ordered state. The blog post takes readers on a deep dive into the details of the experiment and the researchers’ measurement-based protocol. It also discusses how these new methods reveal fascinating insights into condensed-matter physics and the nature of quantum information itself. Interested in recreating the experiment? Be sure to check out our tutorial on IBM Quantum Learning here: https://ibm.co/4hzuTHh

This week, the IBM Quantum Blog digs into perhaps one of the most misunderstood and controversial domains in quantum algorithms research: quantum optimization. https://ibm.co/3Et5wYU The blog details key takeaways from a white paper recently published by the Quantum Optimization Working Group in Nature Reviews Physics. Their paper provides an overview of existing quantum optimization methods and explores the potential for quantum advantage in a variety of optimization problem settings. The blog also details promising research from IBM®, Los Alamos National Lab, and the University of Basel, which shows how applying Conditional Value at Risk (CVaR) to samples returned from a quantum computer may be useful for various optimization tasks. Learn more about incorporating CVaR into your optimization workflows via our tutorial on IBM Quantum Learning: https://lnkd.in/gfj2mn5T

New research from Oxford Economics published today, predicts that #QuantumComputing could give the UK an economy-wide productivity boost of up to 7% by 2045, potentially delivering £212 billion or approximately, £7,500 per household to the UK's GDP. At IBM, we're committed to driving progress in quantum computing, working closely with the UK government and clients across sectors to engage with this technology today. As Nicola Hodson, IBM UK & Ireland Chair, stated, "From accelerating scientific discoveries to strengthening national security and turbocharging productivity, quantum computing offers immense potential for the UK economy." Read the full report here 👉 https://ibm.co/3ErMD8M IBM Quantum

✨ Strengthening Quantum Collaboration with IBM ✨ This afternoon we had the pleasure of welcoming IBM's Katie Pizzolato and Pierre Jaeger to Pasqal's French office in Massy! Their visit was an opportunity to showcase our quantum technology, including a tour of our production facilities and a deep dive into key applications of neutral-atom quantum computing. A key highlight of our discussions was the collaboration between IBM and Pasqal, which aims to forward quantum-centric supercomputing. We are confident that by bringing together the strengths of both companies, we are accelerating the path to practical quantum utility and readiness. We’re excited about the future of quantum computing and grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with IBM on this journey. Looking forward to what’s next! Georges-Olivier REYMOND Mourad BEJI NICOLAS PROUST Aleksander Wennersteen #QuantumComputing #Pasqal #IBM #Qiskit #QuantumSupercomputing #Innovation #Collaboration

2025 is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology! https://lnkd.in/guCWcEdb IBM Quantum is a proud partner of the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). The IYQ Opening Ceremony today features a panel "Voices from the Industry: The Challenge of Developing Quantum at Scale" with discussions from IBM’s Katie Pizzolato, VP of Quantum Algorithms and Scientific Partnerships and tomorrow, a panel "Responsible Quantum Innovation" with discussions from IBM's Dr. Mira Wolf-Bauwens, Responsible Quantum Computing Lead. Join the livestream now and be sure to tune in at 5:05PM CET (11:05AM ET) to watch today's panel at the link above.

ICYMI: Join us this Wednesday, February 5 at 9AM ET for an IBM Quantum Industry Webinar focusing on quantum computing applications in healthcare and life sciences. This event features Dr. Gopal Karemore, Quantum Lead for Healthcare and Life Sciences at IBM. Register here: https://ibm.co/40XttjW Quantum computing offers the potential to transform the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries by unlocking new possibilities for drug discovery and expediting the development of life-saving treatments. Join us for an interactive webinar with Dr. Gopal Karemore, Global Lead in Quantum for Healthcare and Life Sciences at IBM. Learn how IBM is working with enterprise clients and public institutions to explore the potential for quantum computing to identify novel drug targets, design more effective molecules, and accelerate clinical trials.

We’re thrilled to share we’ve entered into a collaborative agreement with Telefónica Tech, based in Madrid, Spain, to integrate IBM Quantum Safe technology into their comprehensive cybersecurity services. https://ibm.co/40VBk1u This collaboration with Telefónica will aim to promote business development that focuses on cyber resiliency and agility against vulnerabilities that cryptographically relevant quantum computers may raise. The agreement calls to deploy our full suite of quantum safe-focused enterprise software and research-driven assets directly within Telefónica’s robust infrastructure. This will allow for their clients and partner organizations to identify and address any of these issues before they present any cybersecurity issues in the near future. The technology deployed will also allow Telefónica’s clients and partners to meet new quantum-safe cryptography standards defined by the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which IBM played a large role in developing (https://ibm.co/3WJxmGv). There has never been a more prudent time to ensure that your organization’s data will be protected as quantum computers begin to scale. Head to the press release linked above for more details on our collaboration with Telefónica Tech.

Are you and your organization ready for the quantum era? https://ibm.co/4gj1uzA In a new video, Head of IBM Quantum Safe Product Management & Strategy Jai Singh Arun will walk you through strategies that help you and your organization meet strict governance requirements for security and data management in the quantum age. It is more imperative than ever that companies and organizations prepare for the upcoming changes that crytographically relevant quantum computers may bring across industries. By implementing these crypto-agility best practices, you’ll be able to create a security environment that is flexible, compliant, and well-equipped to handle tasks like key generation and the adoption of new encryption standards. Watch the video linked above to learn more about what crypto-agility is, and how you can get started today.