Azure Quantum
A full-stack, open cloud ecosystem that brings the benefits of quantum to people and organizations around the world.
Overview
Azure Quantum is Microsoft's public cloud quantum computing service. It provides a comprehensive and open ecosystem for developing and running quantum applications. Users can access a variety of quantum hardware from different providers, as well as powerful simulators and resource estimation tools. Azure Quantum is integrated with the broader Azure platform, offering robust security, scalability, and a familiar development environment for those already using Azure services.
✨ Key Features
- Access to quantum hardware from multiple partners (e.g., Quantinuum, IonQ)
- Open-source Quantum Development Kit (QDK) with the Q# programming language
- Support for Qiskit and Cirq
- Quantum simulators and resource estimation tools
- Integration with Azure services like Azure Active Directory and Azure Machine Learning
- Azure Quantum Elements for accelerating scientific discovery with AI and HPC
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open and hardware-agnostic ecosystem
- Strong focus on enterprise integration and security
- Development of the Q# programming language and a comprehensive QDK
Unique Value: An open and flexible path to quantum computing that is deeply integrated with the trusted and secure Azure cloud platform.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Simulating molecular systems for materials discovery
- Solving complex optimization problems
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Real-time, production-scale applications requiring immediate results (due to current hardware and queue times)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more open approach to programming languages and hardware access compared to some competitors, with strong enterprise-grade features.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Azure Support Plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: $500 in free Azure Quantum Credits for use with each participating hardware partner.
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