IQM reports three continents buy quantum computers—and the software to use them

In eight days this month, customers on three continents signaled a shift in quantum computing, building in-house capability with complete systems, not just experimenting with access. Eldorado Research Institute in Brazil will install an IQM Spark in the first quarter of 2027, marking the first quantum computer in South America, while a Japanese corporation is purchasing two systems, indicating a move beyond simple experimentation. “The real news is not that they all bought computers,” says IQM. This complete approach, hardware, software, integration, and upgrades, is what buyers now demand to realize the potential of quantum technology. This blended approach, combining local hardware with cloud-based resources, allows the institute to begin practical quantum…