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Quantum computers are next-generation technologies that have
the potential to efficiently solve problems that conventional computers could
not solve or take a very long time to solve based on the principles of quantum
mechanics. Quantum computers can be broadly classified into two types which are
the Ising machine type and the gate-based universal computer. While the Ising
machine is specialized in solving combinatorial optimization problems, the
gate-based is intended for general-purpose applications.
Although the gate- based is still in the development stage,
it is expected to be applied to various fields such as AI (machine learning),
optimization and simulation in the future. However, software development in
gate-based quantum computing requires advanced expertise about quantum circuit
design.
Toshiba Digital Solutions is offering quantum technologies
such as Quantum Key Distribution*1 and SQBMTM *2 that is a quantum-inspired
optimization solution based on the Simulated Bifurcation Machine on
conventional computers. Furthermore, Toshiba Digital Solutions has a wide
variety of AI technologies including Toshiba analytics AI “SATLYSTM” *3 and
development achievements, and is applying them to industrial fields.
Classiq delivers a user-friendly gate-based quantum
computing software platform*4 that enables both beginner and expert designers
to rapidly generate, analyze, and execute quantum circuits.
In the agreed technology collaboration, utilizing the
know-how cultivated in technological development of quantum and AI, Toshiba
Digital Solutions will conduct technical evaluations of quantum AI*5, etc. by
using the Classiq platform. And based on the results, Toshiba Digital Solutions
will explore various use cases that the gate-based quantum computing will
enable to solve in the field of energy, social infrastructure, smart
manufacturing, carbon neutrality, and circular economy, etc. where Toshiba
Group has many years of experience. Classiq will support TDSL’s use case
exploration and optimize the platform for these industrial use cases.
Based on this collaboration, Toshiba Digital Solutions and
Classiq will work together to create new value by leveraging the gate-based
quantum computing for industrial customers across the businesses they serve.
Shunsuke Okada, President and CEO of Toshiba Digital
Solutions Corporation said, “We are excited to have the opportunity of
technology collaboration with Classiq. We will create new value through QX
(Quantum Transformation) together by combining Classiq platform and Toshiba
Group’s quantum technology, AI, and IT knowledge cultivated over many years.”
Nir Minerbi, Classiq CEO said, “We’re excited to collaborate
with Toshiba Digital Solutions, a global technology leader. Classiq’s
state-of-the-art quantum software platform combined with Toshiba Digital
Solution’s deep AI, IT knowledge and advanced technological expertise will be
leveraged to explore and architect sophisticated quantum algorithms enabling an
industrial Quantum Transformation (QX).”
*1 Toshiba Quantum Key Distribution
https://www.global.toshiba/ww/products-solutions/security-ict/qkd.html
*2 Quantum-Inspired Optimization Solution SQBM+
https://www.global.toshiba/ww/products-solutions/ai-iot/sbm.html
*3 Analytics artificial Intelligence SATLYS (in Japanese)
https://www.global.toshiba/jp/products-solutions/ai-iot/satlys.html
*4 Classiq’s Quantum Computing Platform
https://www.classiq.io/
*5 Quantum AI: A method of learning trends in data and making predictions and classifications using the principles of quantum mechanics as know as quantum machine learning.
*SQBM+ and SATLYS are registered trademark or trademark of Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation in Japan and other countries.
*In addition, the company names and product names described in this text may be used as trademarks or registered trademarks by the respective companies.
*Information in this news release, including content of services, product prices, specifications, related links and contact information, is current on the date of issue, but is subject to change without prior notice.