IonQ' Forte Enterprise available on Amazon's Braket quantum computing service

IonQ' Forte Enterprise available on Amazon's Braket quantum computing service

  • 21.03.2025 14:14
  • datacenterdynamics.com
  • Keywords: quantum computing, IonQ

IonQ's Forte Enterprise quantum computer, a 36-qubit system, is now accessible via Amazon Braket in the US East (N. Virginia) region. It uses IonQ's ZZ gate architecture and advanced error mitigation algorithms for enhanced performance.

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IonQ's Forte Enterprise quantum computer is now available on Amazon Braket, which expands their reach and accessibility to customers.

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Amazon's Braket service offers IonQ's quantum computers, enhancing its quantum computing offerings and attracting more users.

Context

IonQ's Forte Enterprise Quantum Computer on Amazon Braket

  • Availability: IonQ's 36-qubit Forte Enterprise QPU is now available on Amazon Braket in the AWS US East (N. Virginia) cloud region.

  • Launch Date: The system was launched in September 2023.

  • Technical Specifications:

    • Offers 35 Algorithmic Qubits.
    • Utilizes IonQ's debiasing and sharpening error mitigation algorithms for advanced workloads.
    • Employs native ZZ gate architecture for seamless workload migration.

  • Market Position:

    • Extends IonQ's presence on Braket, which already includes Aria-1 and Aria-2 systems.
    • Provides businesses with access to quantum computing via pay-as-you-go or hourly pricing models without upfront commitments.

  • Business Implications:

    • Enhances AWS's quantum computing ecosystem by offering a high-qubit count system for enterprise use.
    • Positions IonQ as a key player in the growing quantum-as-a-service market.

  • Competitive Landscape:

    • Braket supports multiple quantum technologies (superconducting, trapped-ion, neutral atom), fostering competition among providers.
    • Forte Enterprise's ZZ gate architecture may attract existing users of IonQ systems for easier migration and integration.

  • Long-Term Considerations:

    • Expands accessibility to advanced quantum computing resources, potentially accelerating adoption across industries.
    • Highlights the importance of partnerships between quantum hardware providers and cloud giants in advancing quantum technologies.