IBM and Cisco Partner to Interconnect Quantum Computers by 2030

Quantum Nexus: IBM and Cisco’s Ambitious Gamble on a Connected Quantum Era

In a move that could redefine the boundaries of computing, IBM and Cisco Systems have unveiled plans to interconnect quantum computers over vast distances, aiming to demonstrate a workable network by the end of 2030. This collaboration, announced on Thursday, combines IBM’s prowess in quantum hardware with Cisco’s expertise in networking, setting the stage for what the companies describe as the foundation of a “quantum internet.” The initiative is not just about linking machines; it’s about scaling quantum computing to tackle problems that classical computers find insurmountable, from drug discovery to climate modeling.

The partnership comes at a pivotal time in quantum technology. IBM has been aggressively advancing its quantum roadmap, recently revealing processors like the IBM Quantum Loon and IBM Quantum Nighthawk, fabricated using 300mm semiconductor wafers at the Albany NanoTech…