Seagate, a global leader in data storage and memory technology, has partnered with the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) to advance research in quantum memory systems and storage solutions. The collaboration will focus on using quantum technology to help overcome challenges in hard drive data storage.

Seagate’s expertise in mass-capacity storage can provide important use cases that align with the CQE’s mission to develop quantum technologies for applications such as quantum sensing, computing, and cryptography. The partnership will also include sponsored research initiatives and talent recruitment, leveraging the CQE’s network of leading academic and industry experts.

“We are excited to collaborate with the Chicago Quantum Exchange to pioneer new technologies that integrate quantum advancements into hard disk drive systems,” said Edward Gage, VP of Seagate Research. David Awschalom, Director of the CQE, emphasized the potential of quantum memory systems to transform data storage and enable breakthroughs in quantum computing and networking.

For more information, visit the Chicago Quantum Exchange’s press release here.

February 6, 2025