Toshiba Europe was tasked by the UK to trial fibre infrastructure in preparation for quantum computing with tests spanning long-distance links and multiple-user scenarios.
Toshiba Europe stated it would prototype subsystems with the potential to simplify deployments of quantum-capable networks while tackling associated costs. It noted the UK ultimately hopes to connect compatible processors in different data centres to handle computational tasks, a set-up with the potential to boost the nation’s overall capacity and capability.
It plans to work with existing fibre infrastructure and explore aspects including improving the efficiency of network resource usage and connectivity management ahead of anticipated growth in the number of users and sites involved.
Toshiba Europe reasons the focus areas could help improve “asset utilisation” and lower capex.
BT Group and infrastructure player Colt Technology Services are to help validate Toshiba Europe’s work.
Andrew Shields, VP of Toshiba Europe and head of its Quantum Technology division, said “cost-effective subsystems” which can be integrated into “today’s data communications infrastructure” are essential to delivering “quantum networks at scale”.
Shields said the trio of companies would “develop and validate the technology needed to connect cities and broaden access to quantum networking”.
Toshiba Europe was contracted by UK Research and Innovation, the agency responsible for national science and research investments.
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