Espoo-based IQM Quantum Computers has announced a deal with Italy’s leading supercomputing centre, Cineca, to deliver the most powerful quantum computer in Italy.
The computer, IQM Radiance 54, is powered by IQM’s 54-qubit quantum processing unit (QPU). It will be integrated into Leonardo, which is one of the world’s fastest supercomputers.
Cineca is Italy’s leading supercomputing centre. Based in Bologna, it provides services for universities, research centers and other institutions.
IQM Radiance 54 is Cineca’s first on-premises quantum computer. Cineca intends to use the system for optimisation of quantum applications, quantum cryptography, quantum communication, and artificial intelligence quantum algorithms.
“The arrival of the new IQM Radiance 54 quantum computer represents a groundbreaking development for Cineca, further strengthening our role in managing cutting-edge technological infrastructures,” says Alessandra Poggiani, Director General of Cineca, in IQM's press release.
“We are confident that our work in quantum computing can quickly translate into new opportunities, benefiting our consortium members and the entire ecosystem we serve.”
IQM will deliver the computer in the fourth quarter of 2025.
