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- OVHcloud has launched its Quantum Platform, marking the first Quantum-as-a-Service solution based in Europe.
- The initiative is a partnership between OVHcloud, a leading European cloud provider, and French quantum hardware company Pasqal.
- The platform now provides access to Pasqal’s 100-qubit Orion Beta quantum processing unit and nine quantum emulators, expanding opportunities for research and development in quantum computing.
- OVHcloud aims to build a robust European quantum ecosystem, with plans to integrate eight additional QPUs—seven from European suppliers—by the end of 2027.
- This effort is part of a broader push for European digital sovereignty in quantum technology, as the region seeks to compete with US tech giants dominating the quantum market.
Impact
OVHcloud's Quantum Platform positions Europe as a contender in the global race for quantum computing leadership. The initiative aims to counterbalance the dominance of US providers like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft by fostering regional innovation and sovereignty. It ushers in new opportunities for European organizations but also sets the stage for heightened competition in the rapidly advancing quantum sector.
