Swiss Quantum Technology SA has entered into a €10 million multi-year agreement with D-Wave Quantum Inc. to deploy a D-Wave Advantage2 annealing quantum computer in Europe, representing one of the largest commercial deployments of quantum computing technology on the continent. The agreement demonstrates growing market acceptance of quantum computing as a viable solution for complex computational challenges that classical computers cannot handle efficiently. This deployment supports Italy's newly formed Q-Alliance, an initiative focused on establishing the country's leadership in quantum technologies and represents a significant commitment to quantum computing as a service models.
The Advantage2 system features D-Wave's most advanced quantum processor with over 4,400 qubits and will be accessible to customers through D-Wave's Leap real-time quantum cloud service. This accessibility model enables organizations across Europe to leverage quantum computing capabilities without significant infrastructure investment, making advanced quantum resources available to researchers, developers, and enterprises through cloud-based access. The system's energy-efficient design makes it particularly suitable for production deployment of quantum and hybrid quantum applications, positioning it as a critical component for fueling quantum application development and adoption throughout Europe.
According to D-Wave CEO Dr. Alan Baratz, the agreement with SQT represents an important milestone in the company's ongoing effort to expand global access to its fleet of annealing quantum computers and to help its rapidly growing customer base solve computationally complex problems faster and more efficiently. The multi-year agreement includes an option for SQT to purchase the system outright, providing flexibility in the long-term deployment strategy. The placement of the SQT-funded Advantage2 system marks a significant step in making production-grade quantum computing technology available across European markets at a time when the region is actively extending its quantum leadership. More information about D-Wave's quantum computing systems and services can be found at https://www.dwavequantum.com.
