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HPE brings supercomputing expertise to all-new Quantum Scaling Alliance

HPE, along with seven leading lights in quantum computing, has announced the formation of the Quantum Scaling Alliance. Think of it as the Avengers of quantum computing, with each company bringing its own expertise to bear in the hope of driving more breakthroughs in this fast-developing area of technology.

So who are the intrepid eight members and what skills do they offer? As with all good superhero stories, it’s time to introduce a table.

OrganisationAreas of expertise
1QBitQuantum error correction design and simulation, algorithm compilation and automated resource estimations
Applied MaterialsMaterials engineering and semiconductor fabrication
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)Full-stack quantum-HPC integration and software developments
QolabQubit and circuit design
Quantum Machines (QM)Hybrid quantum-classical control for scalable quantum computing
RiverlaneQuantum error correction
SynopsysSimulation and analysis technology, Electronic Design Automation tools and semiconductor IP
University of Wisconsin–MadisonAlgorithms, benchmarks

There are also two human leaders for this alliance. First, Dr Masoud Mohseni from HPE Labs, the applied research arm of HPE, who will oversee the initiative. Second, John Martinis, the 2025 Nobel Laureate who was recognised for pioneering advances in quantum computing. He is also Co-Founder and CTO at Qolab.

Aims for the Quantum Scaling Alliance

HPE aims to build “scalable, hybrid solutions that seamlessly integrate quantum capabilities with classical high-performance computing and advanced networking”, according to the press release.

This should open up new areas for drug discovery and materials research, not to mention secure data processing. Something very necessary in the era of post-quantum security.

“For quantum to succeed as a viable long-term computing paradigm, it must scale by integrating with classical supercomputing systems,” said Dr Mohseni. “The Quantum Scaling Alliance is offering a full-stack solution – a large partnership with horizontal integration that unlocks compute potential that is otherwise unachievable through a vertical approach.”

“Quantum computers hold the key to transforming industries through their unique ability to tackle intrinsically quantum problems,” added Martinis. “By harnessing quantum systems, we can achieve breakthroughs in areas ranging from semiconductor manufacturing to sustainable fertilizer production – solving challenges previously thought insurmountable.”

In addition, the Quantum Scaling Alliance lists five main goals:

  • Aligning quantum innovation with the existing semiconductor and HPC ecosystem
  • Accelerating discovery by tackling problems that are uniquely suited to quantum computing
  • Unlocking breakthroughs in areas like semiconductor optimization and quantum chemistry
  • Mobilizing shared resources to overcome barriers that no single group can solve alone
  • To ensure quantum becomes a truly viable, industry-wide computing paradigm – not a niche technology

While the QSA is starting with eight partners, it invites interested parties to apply to join the alliance via a form on its website.

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Tim Danton

Tim has worked in IT publishing since the days when all PCs were beige, and is editor-in-chief of the UK's PC Pro magazine. He has been writing about hardware for TechFinitive since 2023.