Microsoft Transitions to Public Preview of Azure Quantum

Microsoft has transitioned its Azure Quantum service to Public Preview from its previous status of Limited Preview where it was opened to a small number of partners and customers. Currently they indicate that the two hardware platforms available are the Honeywell's 10 qubit computer and the IonQ's 11 qubit computer, both of which are based upon ion trap technology. Microsoft has announced additional hardware partners including Quantum Circuits Inc. (QCI) which uses superconducting technology and Toshiba which provides a Simulated Bifurcation Machine, but these do not seem to be available in the public preview. The public preview will also include software from Microsoft and 1Qbit. Additional details on this announcement are available in a blog on Microsoft's website here.

February 1, 2021