
HPE expands quantum partnerships as it works to connect supercomputers, AI systems, and quantum processors in future hybrid environments.
HPE is expanding partnerships with multiple quantum technology companies to develop hybrid computing systems that combine supercomputers, AI accelerators, and quantum processors in shared environments. The company views hardware diversity across different quantum approaches as a permanent feature of the market rather than a temporary phase, positioning its supercomputing platform as infrastructure to connect these different computing types. Practical quantum computing is expected to emerge through hybrid systems where traditional supercomputers handle tasks like simulation and data preparation while quantum processors tackle specialized portions of workloads. Key challenges to making these systems work include developing ultra-low latency interconnects, redesigning existing scheduling and resource management tools to accommodate quantum systems, and solving issues around quantum control, error correction, cryogenics, power, cooling, and security.

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