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Horizon Quantum is establishing a second European testbed in Dublin to host a 256-qubit trapped-ion system from IonQ, diversifying its hardware portfolio beyond its existing superconducting array in Singapore. This expansion leverages Irish government support to validate sixth-generation chip-based ion technology, marking a significant step toward multi-technology stack integration for practical quantum applications. The move underscores a strategic shift toward geographic redundancy and vendor-agnostic infrastructure development within the quantum computing sector.
Horizon Quantum Expands Hardware Testbed with 256-Qubit Trapped-Ion System Placement in Ireland

Integrated software infrastructure pioneer Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd. has announced plans to deploy its second hardware testbed location at its European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. The facility will host a sixth-generation, chip-based 256-qubit trapped-ion system developed by IonQ. Backed by Ireland’s National Semiconductor Strategy (Silicon Island) and supported by IDA Ireland, the hardware expansion builds [...] The post Horizon Quantum Expands Hardware Testbed with 256-Qubit Trapped-Ion System Placement in Ireland appeared first on Quantum Computing Report.
Integrated software infrastructure pioneer Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd. has announced plans to deploy its second hardware testbed location at its European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. The facility will host a sixth-generation, chip-based 256-qubit…
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