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IBM plans dual-processor quantum system access by 2027

Ars Technica · 19h ago · 1 views
IBM plans dual-processor quantum system access by 2027

IBM has updated its quantum computing roadmap, announcing plans to provide access to a dual-processor system by 2027. The company intends to link two 520-qubit chips together as part of its ongoing hardware developments.

During its Quantum Developer’s Conference, IBM updated its roadmap with ambitions to achieve error-corrected quantum computers before the end of the decade. The tech giant adjusted its plans to link multiple Nighthawk processors, shifting focus to a dual-processor configuration. This update outlines IBM's strategy to balance technical development tracks with public-facing, high-performance processors. By expanding the scope of its next-generation general-use processors and introducing hardware-based qubit resets, the company continues to refine how users test algorithms on quantum systems.
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