IBM, a technology company known for hybrid cloud, AI, and quantum research, and AMD, a leader in high-performance computing and semiconductor design, have announced a collaboration to develop next-generation computing models that combine quantum computers with supercomputing infrastructure. The joint initiative aims to create scalable, open-source platforms that integrate IBM’s quantum systems with AMD CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs to accelerate emerging algorithms and advance toward fault-tolerant quantum computing.
“Quantum computing will simulate the natural world and represent information in an entirely new way,” said Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM. He added, “By exploring how quantum computers from IBM and the advanced high-performance compute technologies of AMD can work together, we will build a powerful hybrid model that pushes past the limits of traditional computing.”
The partnership builds on IBM’s recent efforts to connect quantum and classical systems, including projects with RIKEN and industry leaders, and AMD’s role in powering the world’s two fastest supercomputers, Frontier and El Capitan. The companies plan an initial demonstration later this year to show hybrid quantum-classical workflows, with open-source ecosystems such as Qiskit driving adoption.
“High-performance computing is the foundation for solving the world’s most important challenges,” said Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, emphasizing how the convergence of supercomputing and quantum technologies could accelerate innovation in areas like drug discovery, logistics, and materials science.