IBM began the era of cloud quantum computing, thereby changing the “quantum niche” into a global innovation ecosystem. Launching their first cloud quantum system in 2016, they made quantum hardware globally accessible, removing the necessity for lab infrastructure, and making quantum available for all, from students and researchers to entrepreneurs and corporations. Today The last decade saw how such initiative through its continuous updates and improvements, has contributed the widespread adoption and quantum technology revolution both hardware and software. Evolution of the systems from basic five-qubit to currently exceeding 100 qubits alongside reduction of errors, tools for development and improved user accessibility are some examples among many. Besides all above, the cloud-based concept has led to a strong quantum community enabling joint efforts amongst academic and industrial representatives and, at the same time, it has given rise to new applications and an ever-increasing pool of quantum-skilled talents.
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According to IBM, whereas the first accessibility experiment was their only worry then, nowadays it is their core quantum research platform and truncated stage of comercialization one that is helping companies doing researches and exploring complex problem which traditional computing hardly solve. However, this milestone signifies far more than a mere technological breakthrough. Besides making computing power more widely available, cloud access has not only eased the entry barriers for various research groups but has also significantly sped up scientific discoveries in areas such as chemistry, materials science, and solving complex optimization problems. In fact, IBM has always looked at quantum computing as one of the key components of future innovation. Besides hybrid quantum-classical systems, the company believes that advancements in quantum computing will carve a whole new landscape of practical applications in the real world over the next few years. Consequently, IBM’s vision is to make quantum computing a powerful tool that can be easily used and have a significant impact on many industries.