Xanadu (xanadu.ai), a leader in photonic quantum computing, has teamed up with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) to establish South Korea’s inaugural quantum-classical hybrid computing infrastructure. This collaboration will yield a software development kit (SDK) for quantum-classical hybrid circuits, serving as the backbone for KISTI’s cloud service, facilitating connectivity between classical and quantum hardware. Leveraging Xanadu’s open-source software library, PennyLane, and high-performance quantum simulator, Lightning, South Korean researchers will gain access to seamless hybrid computing resources for cutting-edge research.
KISTI, a pivotal institution in South Korea’s science and technology innovation since 1962, has actively engaged in quantum projects for a decade. Combining Xanadu and KISTI’s quantum expertise promises to harness the strengths of classical and quantum computing technologies.
Christian Weedbrook, Founder and CEO of Xanadu, expressed excitement about the partnership and the potential projects it may spawn. Dr. Kim Jaesoo, President of KISTI, emphasized their mission to enhance research capabilities and introduce new technology to South Korea.
Xanadu is a Canadian quantum computing company, and KISTI is a Korean national research institute known for its high-performance computing and quantum research involvement.
