What is QaaS? OVHcloud Boost Europe’s Quantum Roadmap
QaaS allows access to sophisticated quantum systems. Learn about OVHcloud's mission in Europe.
Leading European cloud operator OVHcloud announced a complete Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) roadmap and enhanced its quantum computing infrastructure and security. The company's France Quantum 2025 announcements demonstrated its dedication to democratising quantum computing and developing a strong European quantum ecosystem.
AQUILA's call for expressions of interest to expand the French quantum computing ecosystem includes OVHcloud. With this funding, OVHcloud can lead France's quantum computing ecosystem and democratise it.
Prompt Quantum Processor Unit deployment
An ambitious timescale for the deployment of genuine Quantum Processor Units (QPUs) has been outlined by OVHcloud. Through its flexible QaaS platform, consumers can easily pay-as-they-go for these QPUs.
Initial Launch with Pasqal Orion Beta: OVHcloud will launch the QPU in September 2025. With its 100 neutral atom qubit capacity, this cutting-edge gadget advances consumer quantum technology. This first offering allows for more quantum computers on its platform.
The company plans to have three QPUs by 2025, signalling rapid growth of its QPU products. This fast deployment shows OVHcloud's desire to swiftly extend its quantum compute capability.
Extended European Focus by 2027: Moving future, OVHcloud wants to dramatically increase its QPU fleet. At least eight QPUs will be available to QaaS clients by 2027. Importantly, seven of these eight QPUs are expected to be European, highlighting the focus on European innovation. The dedication underlines OVHcloud's support to European quantum technological sovereignty.
In addition to its growing array of quantum emulators, the OVHcloud Quantum Cloud platform is being carefully designed to enable smooth access to quantum computers when they become available.
Improved Quantum Emulator Portfolio
Along with its true QPU deployments, OVHcloud has improved its quantum emulators. The company adds two powerful emulators: Mimiq from Qperfect and Qleo from Quobly. With these projected improvements, OVHcloud has eight quantum emulators. Developers need this expanded emulator suite since it increases OVHcloud's hybrid cloud capabilities and gives more simulation tools. It helps build and test quantum algorithms before deploying them on QPUs.
Advances in Quantum Security
OVHcloud is investing heavily in quantum security since quantum computing poses new cybersecurity threats. Our main goal is to future-proof digital security against quantum computing dangers.
SSL with Quantum Entropy: Advanced SSL certificates using quantum entropy are used by OVHcloud. This revolutionary technology will make computer-website communications more secure and resistant to complicated attacks by increasing encryption strength.
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Development: The Group's research and development division is working on this vital topic. Their main goal is to develop and implement cryptography methods that can withstand quantum computer attacks. This research follows French Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) recommendations to meet national cybersecurity criteria.
QKD Initiatives: OVHcloud R&D is also working on Quantum Key Distribution. QKD uses quantum physics to detect eavesdropping and exchange keys in a fundamentally safe method.
OVHcloud's strong security procedures show its commitment to providing a safe and dependable quantum computing and cloud ecosystem.
Creating a Healthy Quantum Ecosystem
OVHcloud aims to accelerate the quantum ecosystem beyond providing quantum infrastructure.
Quantum Startups: OVHcloud's Startup Program supports 17 quantum startups. This program supports and provides invaluable resources to startups developing quantum applications and services, fostering creativity and speeding up development.
Strategic Acquisition and Academic engagement: OVHcloud purchased the Quandela MosaiQ photonic quantum computer to demonstrate its commitment to internal R&D and academic engagement. OVHcloud's R&D department uses this key acquisition for advanced research, and students can use it through tight academic relationships. This program trains quantum engineers and scientists.
These ecosystem-building and strategic investments are crucial to OVHcloud's strategy. Scalable, independent quantum resources that integrate with its cloud environment are the company's goal. OVHcloud's aggressive initiatives are establishing a long-term, crucial presence in Europe's quantum ecosystem and democratising quantum computing. With these projects, OVHcloud can help the continent adopt quantum innovation.
What's QaaS?
QaaS, or quantum computing as a service, is a cloud-based option for organisations to receive quantum computing technology and capabilities cheaper from a third party.
Because quantum computing is still emerging, most organisations can't employ it. In-house hardware and software development and maintenance are expensive and specialised.
Cloud-based QaaS products allow organisations to test experiments, execute algorithms, and conduct research using quantum computational resources on a subscription or PAYG basis. It reduces quantum expertise.