Microsoft Azure Quantum is a comprehensive cloud-based quantum computing platform that provides unified access to diverse quantum hardware and software tools through Microsoft’s global cloud infrastructure. Launched in 2019, the platform integrates quantum computers from leading providers including IonQ, Quantinuum, Rigetti, and others, allowing developers to choose the most suitable quantum hardware for their specific applications. Azure Quantum features Q#, Microsoft’s quantum programming language, along with the Quantum Development Kit and integration with popular development environments. The platform offers quantum simulators, resource estimation tools, and hybrid quantum-classical computing capabilities that enable researchers and businesses to explore quantum advantage across optimization, chemistry, and machine learning applications. Microsoft’s quantum initiative extends beyond cloud services to include research in topological qubits and quantum networking, positioning Azure Quantum as a comprehensive ecosystem for quantum computing development. The platform serves academic researchers, enterprises, and government organizations, providing both educational resources and production-ready quantum computing services.
Krysta Svore (VP, Quantum), Julie Love (General Manager)
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