Quantum Computing – IBM and Microsoft recent announcements
There have been several news stories about IBM and Microsoft advancements for developers and companies interested in Quantum Computing. IBM announced new partnerships with companies, universities and associations. Microsoft announced a Quantum development kit release along with the Quantum language called Q#. Here are links to several of the announcements and product pages.
IBM Enters Quantum Computing Business with First Paying Customers and the IBM Q Network
In a recent news article, IBM announced the names of twelve paying customers and organizations. You can read the news at https://www.top500.org/news/ibm-enters-quantum-computing-business-with-first-paying-customers/. The companies that have joined with IBM include: JPMorgan Chase, Daimler AG, Samsung, Barclays, Honda just to name a few.
The companies and organizations will participate in the IBM Q Network. You can read more information and watch a video at https://www.research.ibm.com/ibm-q/network/?lnk=ushpv18f2&lnk2=learn#/
Microsoft Q# Development Kit is available for Download
Microsoft recently announced the availability of the Q# language and the Quantum Development Kit. You can find more information on the Microsoft Quantum Computing site at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum/. Q# integrates with Visual Studio and leveraged C#. You can watch a video demo to see how you can build your first Q# program.
You can register and download the Quantum Development Kit at https://info.microsoft.com/QuantumComputingKitDownload-Registration.html
Learn More about Quantum Computing
Besides the links above, you can learn more about Quantum Computing using the resource links below:
- MIT – http://news.mit.edu/topic/quantum-computing
- Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_computing
- IBM What is Quantum Computing – http://www.research.ibm.com/ibm-q/learn/what-is-quantum-computing/
- HPC 46 quibits simulated – https://www.hpcwire.com/2017/12/18/world-record-quantum-computer-46-qubits-simulated/
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