8 Different Quantum Computers Set to Join Cloud Service8 Different Quantum Computers Set to Join Cloud Service

OVHcloud, a French cloud service provider, recently launched its Quantum Cloud service, which would enable calculations to run on genuine quantum computers made by different providers.

The first quantum computer, a 100-qubit Pasqal cold-atom processor, is expected to join in the summer to complement its current quantum simulation services.

OVHcloud operates six quantum simulators and said it plans to add two more by June. The company's long-term roadmap includes deploying eight quantum computers over the next six years as part of a broader push to establish an accessible and diverse quantum computing ecosystem.

OVHcloud's roadmap will also include quantum computers from IBM alongside emerging players in the field, such as Alice & Bob. This marks a significant effort to bring European and global players into the quantum computing fold.

In a recent interview, Fanny Bouton, OVHcloud's quantum lead and startup program leader, shared key details about the company's expanded quantum cloud offering.

"We have this roadmap to eight quantum computers in the next six years. Five are French, two are European and one is American—IBM—because they are the current leaders. Part of the aim is to open up to the European ecosystem and give them the opportunity to find clients via the cloud," Bouton said.

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For OVHcloud, the move is about laying the groundwork for the quantum ecosystem of the future. Bouton said the company's focus is on education, research and the development of algorithms, with business potential expected to materialize over the next decade.

"It's not to start a quantum business now; it's more to create the ecosystem for business in 10 years," Bouton said.

"It's to give the opportunity to use good tools and to have a choice including European hardware, because these machines are expensive and not easily accessible. We want to allow clients, universities and students to access and learn about them and start their use cases."

An important aspect of OVHcloud's quantum offering is its energy efficiency. While quantum systems are often touted for their potential to reduce computational energy consumption, Bouton said that mitigating the energy required for error correction and stabilization still presents challenges.

However, Bouton said the Pasqal system operates with a power consumption comparable to that of a household toaster. This energy efficiency is seen as one of the key advantages of quantum systems over traditional high-performance computing (HPC).

OVHcloud participates in the Quantum Energy Initiative, a global effort to assess and optimize the energy consumption of quantum technologies. The initiative is gaining traction among major companies such as IBM and Microsoft, along with startups, and aims to establish best practices for sustainable quantum computing.

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With a growing number of quantum startups, OVHcloud is optimistic about investment activity in the sector. Bouton noted that quantum startups continue to raise significant funds—such as QuEra's recent $230 million fundraising round —even amid broader economic uncertainty.

"Even though investments are really hard at this time for a lot of companies, quantum computing startups continue to raise and I think it's a really good signal," she said

However, the growing excitement around quantum computing is accompanied by debates about how close the technology is to mainstream adoption. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently suggested quantum breakthroughs could still be 30 years away, while Bill Gates has predicted that major advancements could arrive within five years.

Bouton offered a more cautious perspective, acknowledging that quantum computing is a long journey.

"We need to start with emulation to discover the algorithms that will be running on quantum machines in 10 or 20 years," she said.

"We can see quantum interest everywhere, even these CEOs of big companies. But this is definitely the next industrial change in computing. It's a long road, so just be patient with this powerful technology."

Bouton also reflected on how fast technological innovations can unfold, pointing to the rapid evolution of the internet and AI.

"30 years ago, it was the start of movies with computer graphics," she recalled. "We imagined, as young people, one day we could do everything with computers and every image we view. And now we have AI-generated videos with fake news that are close to being undetectable. It was hard to imagine back then."

The year 2025 marks the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, an event that OVHcloud actively supports. Bouton highlighted the importance of promoting quantum education and awareness, underscoring that the industry is still in its early stages.

"We are part of the global effort to make quantum computing more accessible and to inspire the next generation of innovators," she said.