UK to build commercially available quantum computer

guest · Sep 2, 2020

UK to build commercially available quantum computer
September 2, 2020
https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252488484/UK-to-build-commercially-available-quantum-computer

The government has backed a plan to build a quantum computer to serve businesses that want to experiment with quantum computing and how it can be harnessed in their industries.

With a £10m investment from government and industry, the quantum computer will be hosted in the National Quantum Computer Centre (NQCC) in Abingdon in Oxfordshire.

“[This] could provide UK businesses and industries with billions of pounds worth of opportunities,” she said. “This a key part of our plan to build back better using the latest technology, attract the brightest and best talent to the UK, and encourage world-leading companies to invest here.”
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The quantum computer will be built by Rigetti Computing, which developed a cloud-based platform allowing computer programmers to write quantum algorithms.

“We are excited to deliver the UK’s first quantum computer and help accelerate the development of practical algorithms and applications,” said Chad Rigetti, CEO of Rigetti Computing.
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GOV.UK: Government backs UK’s first quantum computer

The UK’s first quantum computer to be commercially available to businesses will be located in Abingdon in Oxfordshire
Backed by £10 million government and industry investment, this new machine will strengthen the UK’s offer to businesses wanting to explore how they could harness the power of quantum computing in the future.
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