Fujitsu and ANU Collaborate to Bring World-Class Quantum Computing to Australia: Driving Local Innovation and Talent Development

Fujitsu and ANU have partnered to introduce high-quality quantum computing to Australia. Their Memorandum of Understanding aims to boost innovation and talent development within the country.

Fujitsu Australia Limited and The Australian National University have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a quantum research facility in Canberra. This partnership aims to provide industry professionals, government officials, researchers, academics, and students in Australia with access to cutting-edge quantum technology. The organizations will work together to establish a center for quantum research and have plans to develop a quantum computer on-site.

In line with Australia's National Quantum Strategy, which aims to enhance the country's quantum research and industry to be globally competitive, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlines a strategic partnership between Fujitsu and a top Australian university. This partnership focuses on leveraging quantum technologies for the advancement of local businesses and the international community in the long term.

Graeme Beardsell, the EVP and Chief Executive Officer of Fujitsu Oceania, expressed that Fujitsu is dedicated to innovating for the future of computing. By investing in quantum research and forming collaborations with institutions like ANU, Fujitsu aims to lead the global competition in creating the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer. This initiative goes beyond technology and aims to unleash a new wave of innovation.

Australia is dedicated to becoming a leader in quantum technology, and Fujitsu is actively contributing to this goal. They are not only creating quantum technologies, but also sharing them, promoting collaboration, and trusting that the next major advancement in quantum technology will emerge from a worldwide network of talented individuals working together to create technology that benefits society.

In a partnership agreement, Fujitsu will grant ANU researchers and teachers the opportunity to use Fujitsu's quantum systems and simulators in Japan. Fujitsu aims to introduce a 256-qubit quantum computer in March 2025 and a 1000-qubit quantum computer by fiscal year 2026 in collaboration with RIKEN, to promote further advancements in technology. This collaboration will ensure that ANU continues to have access to the most up-to-date quantum technology available.

ANU and Fujitsu are partnering to create educational modules that will focus on using Fujitsu's quantum technologies to enhance research in quantum computing.

Goals to develop quantum computers at physical locations.

Apart from sharing knowledge, the project will also focus on establishing a quantum computer at ANU for the benefit of local researchers, government officials, and industry experts to gain skills in using quantum computers.

The quantum computer located on-site will give Australian professionals the opportunity to utilize new technologies in their research in areas such as cryptography, material science, and quantum simulations.

According to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) at The Australian National University, Professor Lachlan Blackhall, the partnership with Fujitsu aligns with ANU's goal to advance education in new technologies like quantum computing. This collaboration aims to support the development of skilled professionals in quantum computing within Australia.

ANU is looking forward to working with Fujitsu on a collaboration that will leverage the University's expertise in quantum optical physics and quantum algorithms. This partnership will contribute to the advancement of fundamental quantum physics in Australia, which is essential for unlocking the potential of research and applying it to practical applications in the quantum field.

Fujitsu is known for its proficiency in quantum technology, spanning from combining different platforms to creating systems for commercial

Fujitsu is working on developing a 256-qubit and 1,000-qubit superconducting quantum computer in collaboration with RIKEN in the next two years. They have also built up a range of quantum technologies and knowledge in the process.

– A hybrid quantum computing platform combines a 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer with a quantum simulator to tackle quantum bit errors using a computing workload broker, an AI software that optimizes computing resources and algorithms automatically.

– Fujitsu's quantum computing research includes all technical aspects, from quantum devices to platform software applications, and focuses on developing new algorithms for chemistry calculations, financial systems, and drug discovery.

– Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) has purchased a gate-based superconducting quantum computer system from Fujitsu that can be scaled to accommodate hundreds of qubits.

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