As quantum computing gradually moves from the laboratory to practical applications, IBM and AMDAnnounceThe two companies will collaborate to develop a "Quantum-Centric Supercomputing System" that integrates high-performance computing (HPC) and quantum computing, laying a new foundation for future scientific research and industrial innovation.
The core of this collaboration is to combine IBM's leading position in quantum computing and software frameworks (such as Qiskit) with AMD's hardware advantages in CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs and AI accelerators. The two parties will create a scalable open source platform to promote the development of hybrid architectures and new algorithms.
This means that traditional supercomputers can handle massive data analysis and AI inference, while quantum computers can simulate complex natural behaviors such as atoms and molecules. The two work together to further improve computing performance beyond existing limitations.
IBM and AMD plan to realize a highly fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2030. AMD's processors and accelerator chips will provide the real-time error correction capabilities required for quantum computing, ensuring the stability and scalability of large-scale quantum systems. Prior to the official launch, the two companies will demonstrate an integrated workflow as early as the second half of this year, enabling the hybrid application of quantum and classical computing in scientific research and industrial use cases.
IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna and AMD Chairman and CEO Lisa Su both emphasized that the combination of HPC and quantum computing will bring unprecedented possibilities. Quantum computing can simulate complex phenomena in the natural world, while HPC is a fundamental tool for addressing modern challenges. Through a converged architecture, it can not only accelerate drug discovery and material design, but also address global challenges such as energy and climate change.
It's worth noting that IBM has already conducted similar experiments in multiple projects. For example, in June of this year, IBM and RIKEN directly connected their quantum system, Quantum System 6, to the Fugaku supercomputer. IBM has also partnered with the Cleveland Clinic, the Basque Country Government of Spain, and Lockheed Martin to demonstrate the value of hybrid quantum architectures in medical and scientific research.
As IBM and AMD expand their collaboration, a comprehensive development model encompassing hardware, software, and the entire ecosystem is expected to emerge in the coming years. This not only means that quantum computing will gradually move beyond its purely research-based nature but will also become a crucial driver of industrial transformation. It is anticipated that the gradual implementation of quantum center supercomputing systems will provide unprecedented computing power for a new generation of technological innovation.
