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Yonsei University to Upgrade On-Premises IBM Quantum System One to Next-Generation ...
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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Yonsei University will upgrade its on-premises IBM Quantum System One from a 127-qubit Eagle QPU to IBM's next-generation 120-qubit Nighthawk QPU by November 2026, enhancing qubit connectivity and computational throughput. The upgrade supports hybrid quantum-HPC workloads in collaboration with RIKEN's Fugaku supercomputer and includes launching a quantum-classical integration platform for industrial applications.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing, and 2 sources have reported it between 12 Aug 2026 and 13 Aug 2026.
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You in quantum software or AI-driven drug discovery must now test algorithms on a cutting-edge Nighthawk QPU with higher qubit connectivity and throughput. This upgrade opens hybrid workflows with supercomputers as a practical route to speed drug discovery and complex simulations.
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2 sources · first reported 12 Aug 2026 · latest 13 Aug 2026
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