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As quantum computing gradually transitions from the laboratory to real-world applications, IBM and AMD have announced a deep strategic partnership to co-develop a Quantum-Centric Supercomputing system—an architecture that integrates high-performance computing (HPC) with quantum processing, laying a new foundation for scientific research and industrial innovation.
At the heart of this collaboration lies the fusion of IBM’s leadership in quantum computing and software frameworks such as Qiskit, with AMD’s hardware strengths across CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, and AI accelerators. Together, the two companies aim to create a scalable, open-source platform that will drive the evolution of hybrid architectures and next-generation algorithms.
This approach envisions a division of labor: classical supercomputers excel at massive data analysis and AI inference, while quantum systems simulate the intricate behaviors of atoms, molecules, and other natural phenomena. In tandem, the two will push computational performance beyond today’s limits.
IBM and AMD have set a goal of achieving a fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2030. AMD’s processors and accelerator chips will provide the real-time error correction capabilities necessary to ensure the stability and scalability of large-scale quantum systems. Even before that milestone, the companies plan to showcase integrated workflows as early as the second half of this year, demonstrating the use of hybrid quantum-classical applications in scientific and industrial contexts.
IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna and AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su both underscored that the convergence of HPC and quantum computing will open unprecedented possibilities. Quantum systems can model the complexities of the natural world, while HPC remains a fundamental tool for addressing modern challenges. By merging the two, they foresee accelerated advances in drug discovery, materials design, and solutions to global-scale problems such as energy and climate.
Notably, IBM has already engaged in similar experimental projects. In June, the company linked its Quantum System Two directly with Japan’s Fugaku supercomputer, developed by RIKEN. IBM has also collaborated with the Cleveland Clinic, the Basque Government in Spain, and Lockheed Martin to validate the value of hybrid quantum architectures in medical and scientific research.
As the IBM–AMD alliance expands, the coming years could see the emergence of a fully integrated development ecosystem encompassing hardware, software, and services. This not only signals that quantum computing will gradually shed its purely experimental character but also positions it as a critical catalyst for industrial transformation. Ultimately, as Quantum-Centric Supercomputing systems come to fruition, they promise to deliver computational capabilities of an entirely new order—fueling the next wave of technological innovation.
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