CASE STUDY is inadequate for handling practical problems , and significant enhancements in performance are needed for practical use .
• Software Development and Error Mitigation : The development of hybrid algorithms that combine traditional methods , as well as advancements in error suppression , mitigation and correction technologies , are essential to enable practical computations . Furthermore , developing technologies that mutually complement hardware and software are also indispensable .
• Timing for Service Provision : Making decisions based on a deep understanding of technology to provide services at the optimal timing requires assessing the speed of technological advancements and market needs .
Key Activities
SoftBank and Quantinuum are committed to addressing these challenges together to advance the practical application of quantum computers .
1 . Joint Market Research & Business Model Development for Quantum Data Center be realized . In quantum chemistry , the search for new optical switch materials for All Optical Networks is anticipated , while in network analysis , the application to anomaly detection and fraud detection in SoftBank ’ s communication network is envisioned .
• Both companies will develop software technology that makes effective use of limited hardware resources and explore methods for linking CPUs , GPUs , and QPUs .
Ryuji Wakikawa , Head of Research Institute of Advanced Technology , SoftBank , said : “ SoftBank believes in the potential of quantum computers and has been testing and evaluating various internal issues using quantum computers and has started to obtain certain results . However , as a telecommunications operator , there are still many challenges remaining regarding how to provide quantum computing services in Japan . Through our collaboration with Quantinuum , which possesses the world ’ s highest-performance quantum computer hardware , we aim to be the first in the world to identify problems that can only be solved by quantum computers and look forward to significantly accelerating the practical application of quantum computing .”
• With a view toward the realization of a “ quantum data center ” capable of performing advanced calculation processing by combining CPUs , GPUs and quantum computers ( QPUs ), both companies will use the Japanese market as a foothold to conduct global market research in the Asia- Pacific region and other regions , and explore specific business models based on that research .
• Both companies will jointly consider methods to reduce investment risks , such as revenue sharing and cost sharing .
2 . Construction of Quantum Use-Case Timelines and Validation
• SoftBank will provide its own business challenges as use cases .
• Both companies will clarify use cases in quantum chemistry and network analysis and construct a timeline showing when these use cases will
Dr . Rajeeb Hazra , President and CEO , Quantinuum , said : “ Our partnership with SoftBank represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of quantum computing . By combining our strengths , we are poised to unlock innovative solutions that will not only enhance the capabilities of AI but also tackle challenges that have long been beyond reach . Together , we are laying the groundwork for a future where quantum technologies drive transformative advancements across multiple industries .”
By integrating quantum computing with AI , this initiative is expected to contribute to problem-solving in diverse fields such as healthcare , finance , logistics and energy .
The collaboration is pitched as not only addressing unsolved challenges but also creates new market opportunities and fosters technological innovation across society . p
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