Oracle Corporation has teamed up with Quantinuum to form a strategic partnership aimed at integrating the Helios quantum computer into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This collaboration seeks to enhance the adoption of hybrid quantum computing.
The Helios system, which is a third-generation quantum computer, operates with 98 physical qubits and is based on trapped ion technology, achieving operational accuracy exceeding 99.9%. Notably, it consumes less than 1% of the power required by modern supercomputers.
The focus of this partnership will be on advancing hybrid computing that merges artificial intelligence capabilities with quantum systems. The technologies are expected to be utilized in various fields, including the discovery of new materials, drug development, logistics optimization, and financial modeling.
Oracle plans to unveil a beta version of its quantum service in the coming months, providing developers with tools to create applications within a familiar cloud environment using open-source code libraries.
This integration will allow companies to leverage quantum resources without the need to purchase or maintain their own equipment. According to Oracle representatives, this development will make complex computations more accessible to businesses and research institutions.
It is worth noting that in May, Saudi Aramco and Pasqal announced the launch of the first quantum computer in Saudi Arabia.