April 21st, 2023 – CESGA and Fujitsu today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a quantum knowledge centre in Galicia, Spain to accelerate joint research using quantum computing technologies and to promote the development of the quantum industry both on a regional and international level, with operations beginning from mid-September 2023.

As part of this plan, CESGA will be installing one of the world’s most powerful quantum computers, developed by Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) in order to open the technology up to researchers across Spain. The installation marks a major industry milestone and highlights continued momentum in the field of quantum technology. As part of the agreement to accelerate quantum learning, Fujitsu and CESGA will collaborate closely with Galician Universities and researchers’ community from the Spanish National Research Council to boost the development and research of quantum technologies, create new knowledge in the field, attract talent and investment to Galicia, and to promote the use of quantum technologies to tackle societal challenges confronting the world.

As the first step of the new partnership, CESGA will build a cluster system on OQC’s world leading 32 qubit quantum computer. This will be in combination with Fujitsu’s world-class 34 qubit quantum computer simulator on the FX 700, the “FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY” series, and the “FUJITSU Supercomputer PRIMEHPC FX700”, which is equipped with the same A64FX CPU as in the supercomputer “Fugaku”. CESGA will also further adopt Fujitsu’s quantum-inspired Digital Annealer with plans to start operations in mid-September 2023

As CESGA’s technology partner, Fujitsu will also contribute its expertise in the field of quantum computing, acquired through its ongoing development of innovative quantum and quantum-related technologies, including hardware and software. To kick-start the initiative, Fujitsu and CESGA plan to run three real-world use cases with high profile Galician companies, leveraging Fujitsu’s Digital Annealer to demonstrate the potential and practical benefits of quantum and quantum-related technologies.

This marks an exciting moment for Galicia, as the region has been making strategic  investments in quantum technology. Due to the undeniable evolution of quantum technologies, CESGA has determined to start its quantum journey, selecting Fujitsu as its partner to create an international quantum technology hub in Galicia, alongside OQC to deliver the underpinning world leading technology. A combination which will allow them to have all the necessary resources in place for creating knowledge, attracting talent and securing future investment for the region

About CESGA

CESGA, the Galicia Supercomputing Center, is a non-profit public foundation. The regional government, Xunta de Galicia, and the Spanish National Research Council are represented in its board of trustees. CESGA provides advanced services to research and innovation groups since 1993. CESGA has the mission to contribute to the advancement of Science and Technical Knowledge, by means of research and application of high performance computing and communications, as well as other information technologies resources, in collaboration with other institutions, for the profit of society.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$32 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com/