IonQ, a leading quantum computing company, has successfully delivered its innovative ion trap to its European quantum data center at QuantumBasel in Switzerland. This delivery marks a significant milestone in the production of the IonQ Forte Enterprise, the company’s most powerful and scalable quantum system to date. The IonQ Forte Enterprise will eventually scale to 35 algorithmic qubits (#AQ) and will be capable of simultaneously considering over 34 billion different possibilities. This system will provide European businesses, government agencies, and research institutions with enterprise-grade access to IonQ’s quantum computing capabilities, enabling them to develop cutting-edge applications in fields such as AI, finance, and chemistry. IonQ’s team in Basel, Switzerland, will oversee the continued construction and commissioning of the system on-site.
“Today’s delivery of our first overseas ion trap is a critical milestone in our partnership with QuantumBasel and underscores our commitment to building top-tier quantum computers that meet the demands of performance, scalability, and enterprise-grade solutions,” said Peter Chapman, President and CEO of IonQ. “This achievement brings us closer to providing direct access to IonQ’s high-performance systems to organizations across Europe.”
This partnership between IonQ and QuantumBasel, announced last year, harnesses the strengths of both entities to propel innovation in quantum technology. As part of this collaboration, QuantumBasel will offer the international center uptownBasel—home to enterprises, research institutions, startups, and universities—direct access to the #AQ 35 Forte Enterprise system. Additionally, IonQ plans to deliver a future #AQ 64 system through this partnership.
“The arrival of IonQ’s ion trap and the progress made in constructing our first quantum system highlight the strong partnership between IonQ and QuantumBasel,” said Damir Bogdan, CEO of QuantumBasel. “We are excited about the potential this technology brings to our commercial and research endeavors.”
Dr. Thomas Staehelin, investor and Chairman of the Board of Directors of uptownBasel Corp., remarked, “IonQ’s quantum computer at the Swiss Schorenareal in Arlesheim represents a significant investment in the future. We look forward to the innovative developments that will emerge from this collaboration.”
Unlike other quantum hardware developers that use “synthetic” qubits, IonQ’s systems are based on naturally occurring qubits—individual atoms that are turned into ions and ‘trapped’ in 3D space. Lasers then manage everything from the initial preparation of atoms to the final readout, delivering highly accurate results. The speed, accuracy, and scalability of IonQ’s trapped ion systems make them ideal for both research and enterprise applications.
For more information on IonQ’s latest systems and business developments, visit https://ionq.com.
