Germany gets first quantum computer: IBM brings Quantum System One to Europe

Arvind Krishna, IBM CEO and Dr. Reimund Neugebauer, President of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, in the presence of Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel presented Germany's first quantum computer.

The first IBM Quantum System One , which is located outside an IBM research laboratory, was presented to the public in Ehningen near Stuttgart. It is now available to companies, research institutions and universities for upcoming projects and tasks. Quantum computing is currently one of the most interesting developments in Europe and worldwide. Through the partnership between IBM and Fraunhofer, the new system helps to expand know-how and competencies in the field of quantum technology and to create a community of experts in this emerging topic.

The IBM quantum computers can already demonstrate promising applications in a wide variety of industries and scientific areas. They are designed to solve the most complex problems in our world, where today's supercomputers reach their limits and which they will never solve. The capabilities of quantum computers - software and hardware - have the potential to play a central role in overcoming major societal challenges such as sustainability, climate change and public health in the future.

Arvind Krishna, CEO and Chairman IBM: "I am very pleased with the launch of the IBM Quantum System One in Germany, the most powerful quantum computer in Europe. This is a turning point from which German economy, industry and society will benefit greatly. Quantum computers promise to solve entirely new categories of problems that are beyond the reach of even the most powerful conventional computers today. "