Quantum computer manufacturer IQM opens first centre in Munich

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A view of a Quantum computer from IQM. Quantum computer manufacturer IQM has opened its first centre in Munich, where two of the powerful units can currently be booked by the hour, the company said on Friday. IQM Quantum Computers/dpa
A view of a Quantum computer from IQM. Quantum computer manufacturer IQM has opened its first centre in Munich, where two of the powerful units can currently be booked by the hour, the company said on Friday. IQM Quantum Computers/dpa

Quantum computer manufacturer IQM has opened its first centre in Munich, where two of the powerful units can currently be booked by the hour, the company said on Friday.

The capacity is to be expanded to up to twelve computers.

Quantum computers work differently to conventional systems and can therefore calculate certain tasks much faster. This makes it possible to calculate algorithms that are too complex for today's computers.

"The computer centre will be used for research to improve the performance and fault tolerance of our quantum computers," said company CEO and co-founder Jan Goetz.

"At the same time, we will make the computing power available to our clients from business, research and politics."

However, if you want to use the services, you will have to dip deep in your pocket. According to Goetz, one hour costs €1,800 ($1,900).