IQM Radiance 54 Superconducting Quantum Computer Goes Live at CINECA in Italy

IQM Quantum Computers has officially inaugurated its 54-qubit superconducting quantum computer, named "NOX," at the CINECA supercomputing center in Bologna, Italy. This deployment at the DAMA Tecnopolo facility marks a significant milestone for Italian sovereign computing capacity, as it is the first on-premises superconducting quantum platform to go live at CINECA and the second IQM hardware system to become operational in the country.

The NOX system is built on IQM's flagship Radiance architecture and is structurally integrated into the hardware backplane of the Leonardo supercomputer, one of the world's fastest pre-exascale systems. This co-located setup allows researchers to leverage hybrid high-performance computing (HPC) workflows by combining classical CPU-GPU nodes with the low-latency superconducting loops of the quantum processor, facilitating advancements in combinatorial optimization, physical simulations, and quantum machine learning.

This installation is part of IQM's broader strategy to deliver vertically integrated, on-premises quantum infrastructure. With 23 global hardware system sales to date, the company continues to expand its footprint in top-tier supercomputing hubs. The launch also coincides with IQM's ongoing efforts to finalize its business combination with Real Asset Acquisition Corp., with a shareholder vote scheduled for June 25, 2026.

Source: quantumcomputingreport.com
Publication date: 12.06.2026
Author: Mohamed Abdel-Kareem