AWS Quantum Service Adds Rigetti System With 24-Hour Availability

The AWS quantum computing service Amazon Braket has introduced Rigetti Computing’s new 84-qubit superconducting Ankaa-2 system to its pay-as-you-go platform.

The addition is one of the highest qubit count quantum devices on Braket and bolsters the AWS goal of providing a variety of quantum hardware options through a single interface.

“Today, we are excited to expand this commitment by onboarding the latest superconducting quantum processor from Rigetti Computing, the 84-qubit Ankaa-2 device, in the U.S. West (Northern California) Region,” said AWS in a blog post.

“Furthermore, unlike other devices on Amazon Braket, which can be limited in availability, Ankaa-2 can execute customer circuits throughout the day. This means that customers in any time zone can run quantum tasks and hybrid jobs at their convenience, opening up new possibilities for uninterrupted experiments and a more efficient use of quantum hardware resources, all on a pay-as-you-go basis.”

The Ankaa-2 system has improved gate operation speed and fidelity, enabling deeper circuits and better performance compared with earlier models. It features four-way qubit connectivity, which maps quantum algorithms to the hardware more efficiently.

Ankaa-2 can be accessed around the clock, allowing businesses to run continuous quantum experiments without waiting for hardware availability.

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For researchers needing advanced control over the quantum hardware, Braket Pulse offers the ability to explore hardware-specific use cases, such as error mitigation and noise reduction.

Businesses already familiar with the Braket SDK and APIs can integrate the Ankaa-2 processor into their existing workflows. Amazon Braket provides documentation and resources to help organizations get started quickly, along with up-to-date data on device performance.

The addition of Rigetti’s Ankaa-2 quantum processor is part of a broader effort by AWS to support innovation in quantum computing by offering cutting-edge tools and infrastructure.

As quantum hardware continues to evolve, enterprises will have more opportunities to explore its potential applications, including in finance, logistics, and pharmaceuticals, where complex optimization and simulation problems are critical.