Quantum Brilliance deploys quantum system at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Updated · eeNews Europe · May 8
Quantum Brilliance deploys quantum system at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
14 articles · Updated · eeNews Europe · May 8
Chief executive Mark Luo said the room-temperature, diamond-based system is already operating at the US research facility and can run alongside existing classical infrastructure.
He said the deployment tested automation, remote oversight, autonomous recovery and long-term support, while enabling hybrid high-performance computing workflows and parallel operation across multiple QPUs.
The company says its compact approach aims to move quantum computing beyond cryogenic lab machines into data centres and other real-world settings, with commercial progress expected over the next three to five years.
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Scaling Quantum Acceleration: Quantum Brilliance’s 6-Qubit Quoll Cluster Powers Hybrid Workflows at Oak Ridge
Overview
In May 2026, Quantum Brilliance deployed its Quoll cluster at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, marking a milestone in integrating room-temperature diamond-based quantum processors within classical supercomputing environments. This deployment demonstrated advanced operational maturity, enabling seamless hybrid quantum-classical workflows that support parallel quantum processing. The diamond nitrogen-vacancy center technology behind Quoll eliminates the need for complex cryogenic systems, allowing compact, rugged quantum accelerators to fit into standard data centers. Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, this approach advances a 'quantum everywhere' vision, embedding quantum acceleration alongside classical HPC. Collaborations with global centers like Pawsey and Fraunhofer further validate this scalable, practical quantum computing model.