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IBM to open its first European quantum data centre in 2024 Ehningen, Germany

IBM has announced plans to open its first Europe-based quantum data centre in Germany, aimed at providing cutting-edge quantum computing access. The facility, expected to be operational in 2024, will house multiple IBM quantum computing systems with utility-scale quantum processors of over 100 qubits.

The facility will serve as IBM Quantum’s European cloud region, enabling users to provision services for quantum computing research and activities while complying with European data regulation requirements.

Jay Gambetta, IBM Quantum’s Vice President, said: “Europe has some of the world’s most advanced users of quantum computers, and interest is only accelerating with the era of utility-scale quantum processors.”