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 .”