Switzerland: IonQ delivers quantum processor to its European quantum data center

IonQ last week announced the delivery of an ion trap to its European quantum data center in the QuantumBasel business park. It's 

specialists working out of the company’s Basel, Switzerland headquarters will be on site to receive the quantum processor and continue the build and commissioning of the system.

“Today's delivery of our first overseas ion trap marks a critical step in our partnership with QuantumBasel, and our commitment to building best-in-class quantum computers that meet the requirements of performance, scalability, and enterprise-grade solutions,” said Peter Chapman, president and CEO of IonQ. “This achievement brings us one step closer to providing direct access to IonQ’s high-performance systems to organizations across Europe.”

“The arrival of IonQ's ion trap and the progress the teams have made to construct our first quantum system is a testament to the strong partnership between IonQ and QuantumBasel," said Damir Bogdan, CEO of QuantumBasel. "We are excited about the potential this technology brings to our commercial and research endeavors.”