AQT Makes Its Trapped-Ion Quantum Computer Available on Amazon Braket

Insider Brief

• AQT has made its trapped-ion quantum computer, IBEX Q1, available through Amazon Braket, giving global users cloud access to European quantum hardware.
• The integration provides on-demand or reserved access to AQT’s system for industry, research, and education, with data residency ensured in Europe.
• IBEX Q1 offers a fully connected trapped-ion architecture, low error rates, and applicability across areas such as chemistry, optimization, risk analysis, and quantum security.

PRESS RELEASE — AQT (Innsbruck, Austria), a leading provider of quantum computers from Europe, is announcing the availability  of its trapped-ion quantum computer on Amazon Web Services (Seattle, Washington). With the integration of  AQT’s IBEX Q1, industrial companies, research institutions, public authorities, educational institutions and  developers worldwide gain direct cloud access to European quantum technology – now fully integrated into  Amazon Braket.

“With the integration of IBEX Q1 into Amazon Braket we continue to expand the choices for AWS customers  experimenting with quantum computing. We’re excited to deepen our dedication to EU customers and the  European quantum computing community by providing access to locally hosted infrastructure, meeting critical  sovereignty needs. AQT on Braket opens new opportunities for EU-based customers, providing access to  trapped-ion technology to advance their research in quantum computing.” 

— said Eric Kessler, General Manager, Amazon Braket 

“With the IBEX Q1 system on Amazon Braket, AQT is happy to provide European and international customers  convenient and reliable access to our high-performance trapped-ion quantum computers. Our fully connected  quantum processor and low error rates facilitate the realisation of quantum-enhanced markets. The shared  commitment of Braket and AQT brings this technology to a global audience and enable novel use-cases and  value-generation.”

— said Thomas Monz, CEO of AQT 

Advantages of accessing AQT’s quantum computer via Amazon Braket

• Cloud access to quantum computers wherever you are — Use quantum computing without having to invest in your own infrastructure – direct cloud access to  AQT’s trapped-ion quantum computer from anywhere. 
• On-demand or reservation access to trapped-ion technology — Ideal for industry, research, prototyping, and education for gradual entry into quantum applications. 
• Wide range of applications — AQT’s universal quantum computers have demonstrated diverse application areas such as chemistry,  portfolio optimization, risk analysis, quantum security, cryptography and many more. 
• Data residency in Europe — AQT’s quantum computer IBEX Q1 is operated in Innsbruck, Austria – important for companies and  public institutions with requirements for data protection, regulation and technological sovereignty.

AQT’s quantum computer IBEX Q1

All components of the AQT quantum computer fit into two 19-inch rack cabinets that are compatible with  existing HPC infrastructure and datacenter installations. The entire quantum computer runs in a constant room  temperature environment and consumes less than 2 kW of power.

New Possibilities

For characterization and benchmarking data of IBEX Q1, including metrics such as crosstalk and quantum  volume, visit the AQT website or the Amazon Braket Management Console.

AQT’s trapped-ion quantum computer IBEX Q1 is the ideal hardware for proof-of-concept use cases in the fields  like chemistry, portfolio optimization, risk analysis, quantum security, decryption and more. The quantum  computer is located in Austria, which is particularly advantageous for users with data residency, regulatory or  European sovereignty requirements.