Quantum computing, using qubits that can be both 0 and 1 simultaneously, offers the power to solve complex problems far faster than today's classical systems. While practical applications exist, widespread deployment is still years away.
During the 'HPE World Quantum Day' event on April 14, experts will explore quantum-ready architectures and breakthroughs in materials science, complex optimization, and post-quantum security.
To accelerate this progress, HPE recently launched the Quantum Scaling Alliance. This initiative, announced in November, aims to make quantum computing scalable, practical, and transformative across industries. Founding members include Applied Materials, Synopsys, Quantum Machines, and the University of Wisconsin.
Dr. Masoud Mohseni of HPE Labs, serving as quantum systems architect, stated, "For quantum to succeed as a viable long-term computing paradigm, it must scale by integrating with classical supercomputing systems."
HPE is also forming key research partnerships. In November, it unveiled a collaboration with the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which includes Nvidia, to explore integration strategies with AI and high-performance computing for scientific discovery.
HPE's Mohseni noted, "Now, a fundamentally different architecture is emerging in which distributed quantum processors operate alongside classical supercomputing infrastructure and AI-driven control systems as a tightly coupled system."