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This agreement marks a significant milestone for trapped-ion hardware, establishing FIU as the first Florida institution to host an on-premises 256-qubit system by late 2027. The deployment will directly support research in material science, AI, and cybersecurity while strengthening regional supply chains and workforce development.
Florida International University Contracts IonQ for On-Premises Superion 256 Trapped-Ion Quantum Computer

IonQ has signed an agreement with Florida International University (FIU) to provide and install an on-premises IonQ Superion 256 trapped-ion quantum computer by late 2027. This makes FIU IonQ's main academic partner in Florida and the first to have a 256-qubit system in the state. The quantum computer will be used for research in various fields, including material science, AI, and cybersecurity, and will be accessible to FIU's faculty, students, and regional partners. The post Florida International University Contracts IonQ for On-Premises Superion 256 Trapped-Ion Quantum Computer appeared first on Quantum Computing Report.
Trapped-ion quantum hardware manufacturer IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) has executed a commercial procurement agreement with Florida International University (FIU) to supply…
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