News
AWS Offers Cloud-Based Quantum Computing Access via Amazon Braket
This week Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced Amazon Braket, a new managed service for quantum computing via the AWS cloud.
According to the company, Braket is a "fully managed service that allows scientists, researchers, and developers to begin experimenting with computers from multiple quantum hardware providers in a single place." Current providers include D-Wave, IonQ and Rigetti (as well as a simulated environment).
"I think it is safe to say that most organizations will never own a quantum computer, and will find the cloud-based on-demand model a better fit," commented AWS Chief Evangelist Jeff Barr in a blog post announcing Braket. "It may well be the case that production-scale quantum computers are the first cloud-only technology."
"This new service is designed to let you get some hands-on experience with qubits and quantum circuits," he continued. "You can build and test your circuits in a simulated environment and then run them on an actual quantum computer. Amazon Braket is a fully managed AWS service, with security and encryption baked in at each level."
Amazon also launched a new Quantum Solutions Lab as a way to connect its users with quantum computing experts and partners.
"Amazon Quantum Solutions Lab experts will impart knowledge and guide research so that you can build quantum skills, experience, and expertise," the company said. "Our experts will work side-by-side with your team to dive deep into the most effective ways of using quantum computers, collaborate on experiments, and provide insights about existing quantum technology so that you are ready to deploy quantum solutions when the time is right."
More information on all of these services can be found via the links above.
About the Author
Becky Nagel is vice president of AI for 1105 Media, where she specializes in training internal and external customers on maximizing their business potential via a wide variety of generative AI technologies as well as developing cutting-edge AI content and events. She's the author of "ChatGPT Prompt 101 Guide for Business Uses," regularly leads research studies on generative AI business usage, and serves as the director of AI Boardroom, a new resource for C-level executives looking to excel in the AI era. Prior to her current position she was a technical leader for 1105 Media's Web, advertising and production teams as well as editorial director for a suite of enterprise technology publications, including serving as founding editor of PureAI.com. She has 20 years of enterprise technology journalism experience, and regularly speaks and writes about generative AI, AI, edge computing and other cutting-edge technologies. She can be reached at bnagel@1105media.com.