Alpine Quantum Technologies (AQT) and Scaleway have established a partnership to integrate the IBEX Q1 trapped-ion quantum processing unit (QPU) into Scaleway’s Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) platform. This deployment provides industrial and research organizations with access to universal quantum hardware hosted on European sovereign cloud infrastructure. The integration is designed to support high-performance computing (HPC) and quantum computing hybrid workflows, utilizing AQT’s hardware in coordination with Scaleway’s classical computing resources.
The IBEX Q1 system utilizes trapped-ion technology characterized by all-to-all qubit connectivity and high gate fidelity. The hardware is accessible through standard open-source frameworks, including Qiskit, Cirq, and Pennylane, requiring no prior reservations for execution during specified operational windows. Currently, the device is available for cloud-based processing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10:00 and 17:00 CET, targeting users within European time zones to minimize latency in development cycles.
This infrastructure is positioned to address computational requirements in optimization, materials simulation, and financial modeling. By concentrating both hardware and cloud management within European jurisdictions, the partnership meets specific regulatory and data residency standards for public and private sector entities. The platform remains open for further integration with third-party solution developers focusing on the development of market-ready quantum applications within a secure, independent ecosystem.
For additional technical information, consult the official partnership announcement here, the AQT cloud partner directory here, the Scaleway QaaS platform details here, or the IBEX Q1 system specifications here.
February 19, 2026
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