IQM Quantum Computers (IQM) has announced a significant upgrade to its IQM Resonance quantum computing cloud platform. The enhancements include the introduction of a 54-qubit quantum computer, powered by the Crystal 54 chip, and the integration of Qrisp as the new default software development kit (SDK). This upgrade aims to accelerate the development of quantum algorithms and provide end-users with an expanded quantum system. The Crystal 54-powered quantum computer is scheduled to be available on Amazon Braket, the quantum computing service from Amazon Web Services (AWS), by July 16, 2025.
The upgrade features Qrisp, an open-source project initiated at Fraunhofer FOKUS, as the new default SDK. Qrisp offers a higher-level programming interface designed for quantum developers and researchers. IQM will maintain support for other quantum programming frameworks, including Qiskit, Cirq, Cuda Quantum, and TKET, to ensure user flexibility. IQM has also appointed Raphael Seidel as Lead Quantum Software Engineer for Qrisp at IQM, with his role commencing in October 2025. To increase accessibility, IQM Resonance is introducing a “Starter tier,” a free plan providing users with up to 30 credits per month on selected IQM quantum computers.Other updates to the IQM Resonance platform include support for error suppression and mitigation technologies, such as dynamical decoupling and readout error mitigation, aimed at improving the accuracy of experimental results. The platform now features a Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) library to assist researchers in creating, testing, and optimizing quantum circuits for complex optimization problems. Additionally, IQM Academy resources have been expanded with Qrisp examples, tutorials, and a dedicated section on error reduction. For users requiring maximum experimental control, IQM Resonance now offers pulse-level access for programming pulse schedules and developing novel quantum operations.
These updates collectively aim to provide enhanced tools for researchers and developers in the quantum computing ecosystem. The availability of the Crystal 54-qubit system and integrated error reduction techniques are intended to advance the utility of quantum computing. The introduction of a free Starter tier seeks to lower barriers for students, researchers, and developers embarking on quantum computing endeavors. Over 200 organizations are currently signed onto the IQM Resonance quantum cloud platform for various purposes, including research.
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July 10, 2025
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