Rackspace Technology Teams Up with Munster Technological University to Launch Ireland’s First Quantum Cloud Platform on AWS, Advancing Collaborative Research
Rackspace Technology (RXT) has partnered with Munster Technological University (MTU) to launch QCloud, Ireland's first quantum cloud computing hub on AWS. The platform connects 13 research institutes and supports 11 major quantum computing projects across Ireland. QCloud was developed to democratize access to quantum computing resources and launched in February 2024 with funding from the EOSC Future project.
The implementation includes a centralized platform providing quantum computing access to eight universities, featuring AWS Control Tower landing zone and custom quantum cost control dashboard for Amazon Braket. Since its launch, QCloud has supported 12 startups and established Ireland as a quantum research hub. MTU expects to double its research projects in the coming year.
Rackspace Technology (RXT) ha collaborato con la Munster Technological University (MTU) per lanciare QCloud, il primo hub di cloud computing quantistico in Irlanda su AWS. La piattaforma collega 13 istituti di ricerca e supporta 11 importanti progetti di computing quantistico in tutta Irlanda. QCloud è stato sviluppato per democratizzare l'accesso alle risorse di computing quantistico ed è stato lanciato nel febbraio 2024 con finanziamenti dal progetto EOSC Future.
L'implementazione include una piattaforma centralizzata che offre accesso al computing quantistico a otto università, con una landing zone AWS Control Tower e un dashboard personalizzato per il controllo dei costi quantistici di Amazon Braket. Dalla sua attivazione, QCloud ha supportato 12 startup e ha consolidato l'Irlanda come hub di ricerca quantistica. MTU si aspetta di raddoppiare i suoi progetti di ricerca nel prossimo anno.
Rackspace Technology (RXT) se ha asociado con la Universidad Tecnológica de Munster (MTU) para lanzar QCloud, el primer centro de computación cuántica en la nube de Irlanda en AWS. La plataforma conecta 13 institutos de investigación y apoya 11 importantes proyectos de computación cuántica en toda Irlanda. QCloud fue desarrollado para democratizar el acceso a los recursos de computación cuántica y se lanzó en febrero de 2024 con financiamiento del proyecto EOSC Future.
La implementación incluye una plataforma centralizada que proporciona acceso a la computación cuántica a ocho universidades, con una zona de aterrizaje AWS Control Tower y un panel de control personalizado de costos cuánticos para Amazon Braket. Desde su lanzamiento, QCloud ha apoyado a 12 startups y ha establecido a Irlanda como un centro de investigación cuántica. MTU espera duplicar sus proyectos de investigación en el próximo año.
랙스페이스 테크놀러지 (RXT)가 뮌스터 기술 대학교 (MTU)와 협력하여 AWS에서 아일랜드 첫 번째 양자 클라우드 컴퓨팅 허브인 QCloud를 출범했습니다. 이 플랫폼은 13개의 연구 기관을 연결하고 아일랜드 전역에서 11개의 주요 양자 컴퓨팅 프로젝트를 지원합니다. QCloud는 양자 컴퓨팅 자원에 대한 접근을 민주화하기 위해 개발되었으며, 2024년 2월에 EOSC 미래 프로젝트의 자금 지원으로 출범했습니다.
이 구현은 8개의 대학에 양자 컴퓨팅 접근을 제공하는 중앙 집중 플랫폼을 포함하며, AWS Control Tower 착륙 지역 및 Amazon Braket의 맞춤형 양자 비용 관리 대시보드를 특징으로 합니다. 출범 이후 QCloud는 12개의 스타트업을 지원했으며, 아일랜드를 양자 연구 허브로 자리매김했습니다. MTU는 향후 1년 내에 연구 프로젝트를 두 배로 늘릴 것으로 기대하고 있습니다.
Rackspace Technology (RXT) s'est associé à l'Université Technologique de Munster (MTU) pour lancer QCloud, le premier hub de cloud computing quantique en Irlande sur AWS. La plateforme connecte 13 instituts de recherche et soutient 11 projets majeurs de calcul quantique à travers l'Irlande. QCloud a été développé pour démocratiser l'accès aux ressources de calcul quantique et a été lancé en février 2024 avec un financement du projet EOSC Future.
La mise en œuvre inclut une plateforme centralisée offrant un accès au calcul quantique à huit universités, avec une zone de destination AWS Control Tower et un tableau de bord personnalisé pour le contrôle des coûts quantiques d'Amazon Braket. Depuis son lancement, QCloud a soutenu 12 startups et a établi l'Irlande en tant que pôle de recherche quantique. MTU s'attend à doubler le nombre de ses projets de recherche au cours de l'année prochaine.
Rackspace Technology (RXT) hat sich mit der Munster Technological University (MTU) zusammengetan, um QCloud, das erste Quanten-Cloud-Computing-Zentrum Irlands auf AWS, zu lancieren. Die Plattform verbindet 13 Forschungsinstitute und unterstützt 11 bedeutende Quantencomputing-Projekte in ganz Irland. QCloud wurde entwickelt, um den Zugang zu Quantencomputing-Ressourcen zu demokratisieren, und wurde im Februar 2024 mit Mitteln aus dem EOSC Future-Projekt gestartet.
Die Implementierung umfasst eine zentrale Plattform, die Zugang zum Quantencomputing für acht Universitäten bietet, einschließlich einer AWS Control Tower Landing Zone und einem benutzerdefinierten Quantenkostenkontrolldashboard für Amazon Braket. Seit seiner Einführung hat QCloud 12 Startups unterstützt und Irland als Quantenforschungszentrum etabliert. MTU erwartet, ihre Forschungsprojekte im kommenden Jahr zu verdoppeln.
- Successfully launched Ireland's first quantum cloud computing platform
- Secured funding from EOSC Future project
- Connected 13 research institutes and supports 11 major research projects
- Supporting 12 startups through the platform
- Expected doubling of research projects in the coming year
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QCloud Connects 13 Research Institutes and Fuels 11 Major Quantum Computing Projects to Transform Ireland’s Quantum Research Landscape
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology® (NASDAQ: RXT), a leading provider of hybrid, multicloud, and AI technology solutions, today announced, working with Munster Technological University (MTU) to unveil QCloud, Ireland's first quantum cloud computing hub on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This groundbreaking initiative aims to enhance collaborative research and remove barriers to accessing cutting-edge quantum computing technologies.
Established in 2021, MTU operates across six campuses in southwestern Ireland and is at the forefront of national cybersecurity initiatives within the European Union. QCloud was developed due to MTU’s commitment to democratizing access to quantum resources, enabling secure and scalable connectivity to genuine quantum computing power for researchers throughout Ireland. MTU partnered with Rackspace Technology on the project due to its expertise in navigating the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Future project, which encourages collaboration between commercial service providers and researchers.
“Rackspace collaborated with MTU to secure essential funding to launch QCloud, enhancing research opportunities across the region,” said D K Sinha, Rackspace Technology, President Public Cloud. “We are proud of this accomplishment because, through QCloud, MTU has established Ireland as a quantum research hub, democratizing access to cutting-edge quantum computing resources and fostering the next generation of quantum innovation.”
QCloud Implementation
Following a successful proposal process facilitated by Rackspace, MTU launched QCloud in February 2024 with funding from the EOSC Future project. This innovative platform provides centralized access to quantum computing resources for researchers, facilitating groundbreaking work in various fields, including autonomous systems security. Through QCloud, MTU establishes Ireland as a key player in the quantum research ecosystem, fostering innovation and democratizing access to quantum computing resources.
Collaboration between MTU, Rackspace Technology, and AWS resulted in a comprehensive quantum research environment that includes:
- A centralized platform providing quantum computing access to eight universities and 13 research institutes
- AWS Control Tower landing zone with Account Factory for streamlined project management
- Custom quantum cost control dashboard for Amazon Braket using Amazon Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK), Amazon EventBridge and Amazon CloudWatch
- Real-time cost tracking with automated budget alerts and management systems
“Rackspace's collaboration was essential for establishing the QCloud infrastructure. Their expertise in AWS technologies was invaluable throughout this process,” said Dr. Anila Mjeda, Cybersecurity Lecturer at MTU. “QCloud opens doors for researchers to explore advanced applications while managing costs effectively, allowing for real-time monitoring and budget management. With QCloud, researchers can leverage actual quantum computers, moving beyond traditional simulators that fall short in accounting for real-world factors like quantum noise.”
QCloud Impact and Vision
Since its inception, QCloud has connected multiple institutions, supporting 12 startups and 11 major research projects. The platform marks a significant shift in Ireland's quantum research landscape, empowering universities to provide hands-on experiences with quantum computing.
"In classical computing, information is stored in binary code, represented by ones and zeroes," said Dr. Hazel Murray, Ph.D., Cybersecurity Lecturer and QCloud Project Lead at MTU. "Quantum computing, however, leverages quantum particles, where information is encoded in the quantum states of electrons or photons, for instance. This enables exponentially greater flexibility in data representation, unlocking the potential to store and analyze information beyond the limitations of classical systems."
The university expects to double its research projects in the coming year and welcomes new participants. "This is a remarkable time for innovation in quantum computing. We’re finally seeing ideas evolve into commercial and societally beneficial products while exploring new possibilities," added Murray.
For additional in-depth details on the groundbreaking Munster Technology University QCloud initiative, click to read the entire case study and view the video.
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