AMD and IBM have announced plans to develop architectures based on the combination of quantum computers and high performance computing, known as supercomputing centered on quantum computing. Both multinationals are already collaborating to develop scalable and open source platforms that could redefine the future of computing, taking advantage of IBM leadership in the development of the most powerful quantum and software computers in the world, and the AMD position in high performance computing and AI accelerators.
Quantum computing is a completely different way of representing and processing information. While classic computers use bits that can only be zero or one, quantum computers represent information according to the laws of quantum mechanics. These properties allow much broader computational space to explore solutions to complex problems that are beyond the scope of classical computing alone, including fields such as drug discovery, material discovery, optimization and logistics.
“Quantum computing will simulate the natural world and represent the information in a completely new way,” said Arvind Krishna, president and CEO of IBM. “When exploring how IBM quantum computers and advanced AMD high performance computing technologies can work together, we will build a powerful hybrid model that exceeds the limits of traditional computing.”
IBM and AMD base their alliance on the position that both companies have on essential aspects for quantum computing such as the development of quantum computers or AI accelerators
“High performance computing is the basis for resolving the most important challenges in the world,” said Dr. Lisa her, President and CEO of AMD. “By associating with IBM to explore the convergence of high performance computing and quantum technologies, we see enormous opportunities to accelerate discovery and innovation.”
The key in a supercomputing architecture focused on quantum computing is that quantum computers work together with a powerful high -performance and AI computing infrastructure, which is normally backed by CPUS, GPUS and other computing engines. In this hybrid approach, different components of a problem are addressed by the most appropriate paradigm to solve them. For example, in the future, quantum computers could simulate the behavior of atoms and molecules, while classic supercomputers driven by AI could handle massive data analysis. Together, these technologies could address real world problems with unprecedented speed and scale.
Exploration in quantum computing
AMD and IBM are exploring how to integrate CPUS, GPUS and AMD FPGAS with quantum computers of the blue giant to efficiently accelerate a new class of emerging algorithms, which are currently beyond the reach of any of the paradigms independently functioning. The proposed effort could also help advance IBM’s vision to deliver quantum tolerant computers to failures by the end of this decade. AMD technologies offer the promise to provide real -time error correction capabilities, a key element of quantum tolerant of failures.
The teams of both multinationals are planning an initial demonstration at the end of this year to show how IBM quantum computers can work together with AMD technologies to implement quantum-classic hybrid workflows. Companies also plan to explore how open source ecosystems, such as Qiskit, could catalyze the development and adoption of new algorithms that take advantage of the supercomputing centered on quantum computing.
IBM has already started the first steps towards a vision in which quantum and classical computing are fluently integrated, including a recent association with Riken to display and directly connect the IBM modular quantum computer, IBM quantum system system two, with Fugaku, one of the fastest classic supercomputer in the world; as well as works with industry leaders such as Cleveland Clinic, the Basque Government and Lockheed Martin to demonstrate how the combination of quantum and classic resources could return valuable results for difficult problems, beyond what classic computers can do for themselves.
On the other hand, the AMD CPUS and GPUS promotes Frontier in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory of the US Department of Energy. – The first supercomputer in history to officially overcome the exascale barrier. Today, AMD EPYC ™ CPUS and AMD Instinct ™ GPU technologies also promote the Captain in the National Livermore Livermore laboratory, which gives AMD the distinction to boost the two fastest supercomputers in the world, according to the Top500 list. Beyond high -performance computing, CPUS, GPUS and AMD open source software also boost numerous generative AI solutions for leading cloud supplies and suppliers around the world.
