Equinix link with Alice & Bob will unlock the dollars

EQUINIX, a US digital infrastructure company, announced its collaboration with Alice & Bob, a leading quantum computing company, which they say, will unlock billions of dollars within the quantum tech ecosystem.

Equinix, which operates data centres at Citywest, Kilcarbery Park, Northwest Business Park, and Blanchardstown, says their customers will benefit from secure access to Alice & Bob’s cutting-edge quantum technology in France.

Quantum computing is a transformative technology that supports computationally intensive tasks such as simulation, optimisation, machine-learning and cryptography. Although still in its early stages, it has the potential to revolutionise industry processes, change our understanding of the universe, and even help slow down climate change by accelerating green innovations and discoveries.

Quantum computers have the power and potential to solve problems that would take our best classical computers thousands of years.

Peter Lantry, Managing Director of Equinix Ireland, said: “Businesses, academics and policymakers in Ireland are excited about the promise of quantum computing and the seemingly limitless potential that it holds for our economy, society and the planet. This partnership with Alice & Bob provides a gateway to that technology and with it, opens doors to game-changing innovations.

“Our mission is to support businesses and give them access to the digital tools and ecosystems that will determine their success. This announcement is a shining reflection of that mission and we are immensely proud that through our partnerships with the scientific community, businesses in Ireland can now access quantum technologies more easily than ever before.

“This is where the co-location data centre market, of which Equinix is the global leader, is showing its value. By connecting businesses, people, and the latest technologies, we are at the heart of business innovation and the discoveries that can slow down climate change.”