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EPB Quantum Computing℠

Coming early 2026

Your key to the next quantum breakthrough

Focused on innovating practical applications, EPB Quantum Computing℠ is scheduled for launch in early 2026. The new IonQ Forte Enterprise Quantum Computer will operate within the footprint of EPB Quantum Network. As a result, EPB Quantum Center will be the first commercial quantum computing and networking facility in the U.S. to offer commercial access to both a quantum computer and a quantum network.

Continuing EPB’s focus on lowering barriers to the development of quantum applications, companies and researchers will be able to buy quantum computing access time.

Photo courtesy of IonQ

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IonQ Forte Enterprise: The Scalable Quantum Computer

The IonQ Forte Enterprise is the first generation of IonQ’s data center deployable quantum computers—a crucial step toward integrating quantum computing into hybrid compute environments. In addition to being IonQ’s highest performing quantum computer, the Forte Enterprise is designed for deployment in a rack-mounted computing environment. That opens the potential for both endless scalability and distributed quantum computing as quantum networking technology develops.

Key Features

Advantages

  • IonQ’s Trapped Ion Technology
  • Data Center-Ready for hybrid workflows
  • Low Energy Profile
  • Minimal environmental isolation required

Cutting-Edge Performance

  • #AQ36 (36 algorithmic qubits)
  • High Gate Fidelity
  • Long coherence times
  • Clear path to error correction
Niccolo de Masi Headshot

“Our commercial customers all recognize that in the next year, and the year following that, there are going to be tremendous advances in what quantum computing can bring to their problem-solving. We’re in the era of narrow commercial advantage. We’re moving to the era of broad quantum advantage.”

Niccolo de Masi IonQ President and CEO

What sets EPB Quantum Computing apart?

This is not a simulation!

EPB Quantum Computing is your opportunity to access an actual quantum computer—not just a simulator—to develop and execute quantum algorithms that address real-world challenges. You can gain a competitive edge by exploring cutting-edge quantum methods and developing the expertise your organization needs for the Quantum Information Systems revolution.

EPB Quantum Computing allows you to avoid the high upfront costs of acquiring and maintaining a quantum computer—you only pay for the time you use.

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David Wade Headshot

“When EPB announced ‘The Gig,’ everyone was asking, 'What do you do with that much internet speed?

Since then, Gig-speed internet has served as a platform for innovation in opening up new opportunities for increased productivity, remote work, education, telehealth, entertainment and more.

EPB Quantum is our next step in opening up new vistas of possibility.”

David Wade CEO

Take your first-mover advantage

Quantum Computing Verticals and Use-Cases

Backed by EPB, a trusted infrastructure provider with more than 90 years of service excellence, EPB Quantum Computing is engineered as a resilient platform to support your most demanding needs.

We give you a first-mover advantage in applying quantum computing to your industry or area of research.

Cybersecurity—for all sectors

Finance

  • Portfolio optimization
  • Fraud detection

Logistics & Transportation

  • Route optimization
  • Supply chain management

Manufacturing

  • Process optimization
  • Predictive maintenance

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

  • Drug discovery
  • Protein folding

New Materials Research

  • Modeling
  • Simulation

Energy Services

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EPB’s Focus: Enhancing Energy Services

Exploring quantum possibilities to benefit local customers

Looking to the future, EPB plans to use quantum computing to take the first steps toward benefiting local EPB customers.

Development priorities

  • Cybersecurity

    Fully developing encryption using quantum mechanics to send secure and tamper-proof data transmission could help foil cyberattacks that would cripple infrastructure.

  • Predictive Maintenance

    Quantum computers have the potential to better predict when electric system equipment may fail which would help EPB to enhance reliability for customers while getting the most use out of equipment to keep costs lower.

  • Grid Optimization

    Quantum computing offers the opportunity to develop algorithms to improve load balancing, optimize electric system operations, and enhance outage prediction resulting in increased reliability and savings for customers.

  • Local Energy Resource Management

    Quantum technology opens new opportunities to explore the best utilization of unpredictable power generation (like wind and solar) in tandem with local energy storage.

  • Better Truck Routing

    Quantum computers can consider many paths simultaneously which could dramatically improve truck routing to reduce travel times, making EPB more responsive to customers while improving operational efficiency.

Learn more about EPB Quantum℠

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