Korea's high-performance computing cluster to get 100-qubit quantum system

A Maryland-based company, IonQ, has finalized an agreement to deliver its next-generation 100-qubit Tempo quantum system to the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI). This system will be integrated into KISTI-6 (“HANGANG”), South Korea’s largest high-performance computing (HPC) cluster, marking the country’s first hybrid quantum-classical onsite integration. The compute cluster will be accessible remotely via a secure private cloud environment, enabling researchers, universities, and enterprises across South Korea to utilize the quantum computing resources. KISTI will lead the development and operation of a quantum computing service platform aimed at supporting both academic and enterprise applications. IonQ has been designated as the primary quantum technology provider, with Megazone Cloud assisting as a leading cloud service and infrastructure provider. This collaboration is seen as a significant advancement for South Korea’s quantum computing capabilities, enabling groundbreaking research and innovation in sectors such as healthcare, finance, and materials science. Both IonQ and KIST