Diraq to deploy silicon quantum computer in Equinix data center

Diraq and Equinix have announced plans to deploy a silicon spin quantum computer in an Equinix data center in Sydney, Australia. This will mark the first time a silicon spin quantum computer operates in a shared commercial data center. The system will feature an eight-quantum-bit chip, cryogenic cooling, and control electronics, and will fit within existing data center infrastructure.

The deployment is scheduled for completion in October 2026, and the collaboration aims to test the quantum system's performance in a live commercial environment with open network connectivity. Diraq manufactures its qubits using semiconductor fabrication technology similar to conventional computer chips, and the partnership with Equinix demonstrates the potential for integrating quantum computing with AI, cloud, and high-performance computing environments.

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