OVHcloud unveils new Qiskit-supported Quantum Notebook

OVHcloud, a European cloud provider, unveiled significant updates to its Quantum Notebooks portfolio at the France Quantum 2024 event. The company announced the addition of a new Quantum Notebook that supports IBM's open-source Qiskit SDK.

The integration of Qiskit into OVHcloud's Quantum Notebooks will enable developers to write software for quantum computers using the Python programming language. This capability includes the creation of algorithms, circuits, and pulses, supporting a variety of quantum computing architectures.

This new Quantum Notebook joins an already impressive lineup of quantum computing tools from OVHcloud, which includes support for frameworks like Alice & Bob, C12, Eviden, Pasqal, and Quandela. Additionally, OVHcloud has been identified as one of IBM's recommended environment solutions following the recent sunset of the IBM Quantum Lab on 15 May 2024.

OVHcloud's Quantum Notebooks are designed to foster the development of innovative algorithms, positioning both developers and students to contribute to the burgeoning quantum computing ecosystem. By leveraging state-of-the-art technologies, the company continues its commitment to driving the growth and advancement of quantum computing tools and applications.

The Quantum Notebook featuring Qiskit is now available through the OVHcloud Public Cloud universe. This initiative also includes access for startups registered in the OVHcloud Startup Program, allowing them to utilise the Qiskit SDK through the Quantum Notebook. In addition, eligible students can obtain free access to OVHcloud's full spectrum of Quantum Notebooks, including the new Qiskit-supported version.

OVHcloud, originally founded in 1999 by Octave Klaba in France, has grown to become one of Europe's prominent cloud providers. The company started as a web hosting provider, offering domain registration, shared hosting, and dedicated server solutions to businesses and individuals. Over the years, OVHcloud expanded its offerings to include cloud computing services, data storage solutions, and network infrastructure, catering to the evolving needs of its customers.

The integration of Qiskit into OVHcloud's Quantum Notebooks marks a significant advancement in the company's quantum computing offerings, broadening the accessibility and utility of quantum development tools. By supporting a widely used quantum software development kit and offering access to developers, startups, and students, OVHcloud demonstrates its commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the quantum computing ecosystem.