Unlocking Innovation with
Open System Architecture Quantum Computers

Workshop Organizers

Workshop Abstract

This workshop reveals the critical shift from monolithic, full-stack quantum computing development to a modular, open architecture approach. Though full-stack offers close integration, it demands broad, in-house expertise; leads to soaring costs; and sacrifices flexibility through hard-coded design choices. An open architecture, by contrast, unlocks immense potential for specialization, leading to greater cost effectiveness, enhanced scalability, and a truly resilient supply chain.

We will delve into the quantum computer stack, exploring how its constituent parts, from QPUs and control electronics to software layers, can be strategically separated into distinct disciplines. This allows companies to leverage their core competencies in specific components. Such specialization not only accelerates development but also makes possible the creation of tailored quantum systems optimized for diverse applications. The workshop will address a key benefit of the open architecture paradigm: significant risk mitigation. Reliance on a single vendor’s full-stack solution creates vulnerability and market capture. An open approach diversifies the technology pipeline, offering protection against the impact of any single company and opening up a world of customer access for innovative startups.

Our exploration will center on the vital role of well-defined interfaces, thorough, rigorous component validation, and the collective pursuit of industry standards. We will also underscore the importance of system integrators in ensuring seamless interoperability between diverse components sourced from multiple vendors. Attendees will gain a practical framework for navigating the challenges and maximizing the transformative opportunities of open architecture in the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing, leading to faster innovation cycles and a stronger return on investment.