OVHcloud Adds Quandela Belenos to Quantum Platform
THE SO WHAT
Quantum is moving from lab hardware to cloud SKU — OVHcloud adding Quandela’s photonic Belenos box is another step toward “multi-quantum” the way we think multi-cloud. If you’re in optimization, security, or materials, it’s time to assign an owner to experiment on these platforms rather than waiting for a single winner.
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