IQM Reports Three Continents Buy Quantum Computers—and The Software To Use Them

In eight days this month, customers on three continents signaled a shift in quantum computing, building in-house capability with complete systems, not just experimenting with access. Eldorado Research Institute in Brazil will install an IQM Spark in the first quarter of 2027, marking the first quantum computer in South America, while a Japanese corporation is purchasing two systems, indicating a move beyond simple experimentation.

“The real news is not that they all bought computers,” says IQM. This complete approach, hardware, software, integration, and upgrades, is what buyers now demand to realize the potential of quantum technology.

IQM’s Three-Continent Expansion: Quantum Computer Stack Adoption

This blended approach, combining local hardware with cloud-based resources, allows the institute to begin practical quantum work without immediately investing in a large-scale, fully-owned machine. IQM notes this pairing allows for both hands-on learning and access to greater computational power when required, a strategy particularly suited for institutions building quantum expertise from the ground up.

Four European nations are also sharing access to a single quantum system housed at CSC in Kajaani, Finland, integrated within the LUMI AI Factory, demonstrating a collaborative model for quantum infrastructure. This system, an IQM Halocene H4 with 150 physical qubits, is slated for delivery in the first quarter of 2027 and will undergo upgrades in 2028 to achieve lower logical error rates and real-time error correction.