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IBM announced a new architecture for ultra-cold cooling cells aimed at connecting multiple quantum processors within a single system, while simplifying scaling and upgrades and supporting the development of fault-tolerant quantum computers. The company says the design was tested by operating two connected cooling cells at its facility in Poughkeepsie.
IBM announced an investment of more than $10 billion in quantum computing over the next five years to fund research and development, expand manufacturing, partnerships, and strategic acquisitions. The company says the funding will accelerate its plan to launch a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer in 2029.