Toyota Tsusho and ORCA Computing partner on quantum
The companies plan to offer access to ORCA’s PT Series of photonic quantum systems to customers across the Asia Pacific region
ORCA Computing and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, a member of the Toyota Group, have announced they are partnering to provide customers in Japan and across the Asia Pacific region with ORCA Computing’s cutting-edge PT Series product line.
According to the companies, this partnership combines Toyota Tsusho’s deep understanding of their customer ecosystem with ORCA Computing’s leadership in delivering quantum computing solutions that can be easily integrated with classical high-performance computing. ORCA says its unique quantum-enhanced approach also provides innovative solutions for industries through the combination of generative AI with quantum computing.
“This partnership is essential for providing our customers with access to industry-leading quantum computing systems enabling them to harness the power of quantum computing in areas such as automotive, chemicals and industry 4.0,” said Takashi Matsuda, manager of enterprise IT department at Toyota Tsusho. “Collaborating with ORCA Computing empowers leading organisations to transform entire industries in the future.”
As generative AI continues to revolutionise science and engineering, its impact is being felt across industries such as manufacturing and automotive. With its quantum-enhanced approach, ORCA aims to open new possibilities by combining generative AI with quantum computing. This hybrid capability could accelerate innovation and solve complex challenges beyond the reach of classical computing alone, while also addressing the rising cost and power consumption faced by organisations.
The company adds that its PT Series photonic quantum systems, running machine learning and optimisation algorithms, exemplifies their unparalleled success in developing, installing, and applying quantum computers to customers. ORCA says it is the only quantum computing company to have delivered multiple on-prem quantum systems, providing immediate value to global customers while paving the way for highly scalable quantum computing capabilities.
“Toyota Tsusho is a forward-thinking company that understands the benefits of quantum computing that is accessible and usable for customers, not just in the future, but now,” said Richard Murray, co-founder and CEO, ORCA Computing. “Our PT Series systems are ideally suited to deliver cutting-edge quantum technology to their customers.”
ORCA says this latest partnership further highlights its ongoing momentum in providing PT Series systems to global customers such as Montana State University, the UK Ministry of Defence, and the Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center. Additionally, the company has undertaken numerous initiatives for major government and enterprise clients in the healthcare, energy, defence, and high-performance computing sectors.
