Quantinuum, the global leader in quantum computing, has unveiled Helios, the most precise general-purpose commercial quantum computer in the world, aimed at promoting the adoption of quantum computing among enterprises.
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With the highest fidelity of any commercial system and an innovative real-time control engine, Helios allows developers to program a quantum computer similarly to how they would program heterogeneous classical computers.
A new, contemporary Python-based programming language named Guppy enables developers to effortlessly integrate hybrid computing capabilities, both quantum and classical, within a single program. Helios is now accessible to customers via Quantinuum’s cloud service and on-premise solutions.
The next computing inflection point starts today. For the first time, enterprises can access a highly accurate general purpose quantum computer to drive real world impact, transforming how industries innovate from drug discovery to finance to advanced materials.
Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President & CEO, Quantinuum
Helios enhances GenAI models using quantum-generated data, unlocking new capabilities in areas like data analysis, material design, and quantum chemistry.
Quantinuum is broadening its collaboration with NVIDIA, incorporating NVIDIA GB200 with Helios via NVIDIA NVQLink to develop applications for specific end markets to expedite GenQAI.
Furthermore, Quantinuum will transition to NVIDIA accelerated computing for Helios and upcoming systems, utilizing Quantinuum Guppy in conjunction with the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform to execute real-time error correction, which is essential to its strategic roadmap.
Quantinuum has revealed a growing network of early users and collaborators, comprising leaders in the life sciences, materials, and energy sectors:
Amgen: An investor and research collaborator, engaged in the exploration of hybrid quantum-machine learning to promote data-driven discovery in the field of biologics.
BlueQubit: Artificial Intelligence image recognition utilizing real-world driving video data
BMW Group: Promoting sustainable transportation by conducting materials research on fuel cell catalysts.
JPMorganChase: Investigating possible functionalities for sophisticated financial analytics.
SoftBank Corp.: Investigating organic substances for next-generation batteries, optical switches, and solar cells.
Quantinuum has also entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Singapore’s National Quantum Office (NQO) and the National Quantum Computing Hub (NQCH). This agreement includes access to Helios within the country to expedite the commercial applications of quantum computing in various fields such as computational biology and bioinformatics, financial modeling and optimization, advanced materials and chemistry, as well as combinatorial optimization.
Quantinuum is in the process of establishing a world-class Research and Development and Operations Centre in Singapore to encourage this strategic partnership.
As part of its strategy to broaden the commercial scope of quantum computing, Quantinuum is launching two new ecosystem programs. The Q-Net, a newly formed user group, will function as a platform for customer feedback and collaboration, while a new startup partner program will encourage developers to create and scale third-party applications on Helios.