[News] SDT Joins 'QuEra Quantum Alliance' to Accelerate Neutral Atom Quantum Computing
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Executive Summary
Strategic Alliance: SDT, South Korea's sole full-stack quantum enterprise, has officially joined the 'QuEra Quantum Alliance,' a global consortium led by the US-based leader in neutral atom quantum computing, QuEra Computing.
Technological Synergy: The partnership aims to accelerate the development and deployment of neutral atom quantum computers, with SDT planning to complement QuEra's technology by leveraging its comprehensive quantum hardware and software design and manufacturing capabilities.
Global Expansion: This collaboration validates SDT as a global partner possessing tangible manufacturing and service capabilities, positioning the company to make substantive contributions to the expansion of the international quantum ecosystem.
South Korean Full-Stack Quantum Firm SDT Joins the 'QuEra Quantum Alliance'
SDT, a South Korean company specializing in quantum standard technology, announced on the November 13th that it is joining the 'QuEra Quantum Alliance,' organized by the US-based quantum computing firm, QuEra Computing.
The alliance is a global consortium comprising approximately 30 companies worldwide, established with the objective of accelerating the development and deployment of neutral atom quantum computers. This partnership program was launched by QuEra to expedite the industrial application of neutral atom quantum computing technology.
About the Companies
SDT: As South Korea's sole full-stack quantum enterprise, SDT provides comprehensive solutions ranging from quantum hardware and software design to full-service implementation.
QuEra Computing: Co-founded by research teams from Harvard University and MIT, QuEra possesses world-class technological prowess in the field of neutral atom-based quantum computing. The company recently signed a supply contract worth approximately $41 million (KRW 60 billion) with Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). Furthermore, it secured significant investment in February amounting to approximately $230 million from major investors, including Google and the SoftBank Vision Fund.
Strategic Implications
SDT plans to leverage its membership in the alliance to expand its global partnerships. Within this framework, SDT intends to complement QuEra's neutral atom computing technology by utilizing its own proprietary full-stack quantum design and manufacturing capabilities.
Jiwon Yune, CEO of SDT, stated, "This signifies that SDT has been recognized as a global partner equipped with 'manufacturing and service' capabilities to lead the industrialization of quantum technology, going beyond mere technical research." He further added, "By combining SDT's capabilities with QuEra's leading technology, we will contribute substantially to the expansion of the global quantum ecosystem."
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