- Quantum-AI integration debuts in New York with the launch of the first data centre combining quantum computing and AI under one roof.
- OQC’s GENESIS quantum computer, powered by Nvidia Grace Hopper Superchips, marks the first quantum deployment in a NYC data centre.
- The facility, backed by OQC and Digital Realty, targets sectors like finance, security, and AI with scalable hybrid computing capabilities.
- The launch strengthens the UK–US tech alliance, showcasing British quantum innovation on American infrastructure.
Quantum Meets AI In NYC
British quantum computing company Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) has partnered with Digital Realty, a global data centre operator. Together, they have launched a pioneering quantum-AI data centre in New York City, reports Capacity Media. This marks a major milestone in the evolution of next-generation computing.
The facility, located at Digital Realty’s JFK10 site, is home to OQC’s GENESIS quantum computer, the first quantum computer installed in a NYC data centre. This deployment integrates OQC’s superconducting quantum hardware with Nvidia’s GH200 Grace Hopper Superchips. It offers enterprises access to hybrid quantum-AI capabilities for the first time.
Inside The Centre
The GENESIS system is designed to scale with AI supercomputing infrastructure, leveraging Nvidia’s CUDA-Q platform to enable complex, high-performance workloads. Key industries expected to benefit include:
- Finance: Accelerated risk modeling and portfolio optimization
- Cybersecurity: Advanced material simulations and secure decision-making
- AI: Faster training of large models and quantum machine learning
Looking ahead, future OQC systems will come pre-integrated with Nvidia accelerated computing. This development not only reinforces a growing trend of quantum-AI convergence but also underscores its increasing relevance within enterprise environments.
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A Transatlantic Tech Alliance
The launch marks a significant step in the UK–US technology partnership. Leaders from both countries have emphasized its geopolitical and economic importance.
“This Quantum-AI data centre demonstrates how quantum can drive the AI revolution – securely, practically, and at scale,” said Gerald Mullally, CEO of OQC.
Digital Realty CEO Andy Power echoed this sentiment. He highlighted the deployment’s importance for mission-critical applications and the company’s broader strategy to support innovative technologies on a global scale.
Why It Matters
This is not just a technology showcase — rather, it represents a strategic positioning move in the race for next-generation computing. In fact, quantum computing is widely expected to transform sectors ranging from healthcare to national security. As a result, the ability to combine quantum and AI infrastructure at scale offers enterprises a significant and lasting competitive advantage.
According to UK officials, quantum technology could add £212B to the UK economy by 2045, creating tens of thousands of high-skilled jobs. Embedding British quantum innovation within US data infrastructure ensures both countries are positioned to lead in the race for frontier computing.
What’s Next
As demand grows for secure, high-performance computing, expect more hybrid quantum-AI data centres in major global tech hubs. OQC’s global roadmap, meanwhile, includes plans to steadily scale deployments in strategic locations. In this effort, Digital Realty’s PlatformDIGITAL will play a key role, acting as a launchpad to accelerate expansion and global accessibility.
With quantum-AI infrastructure now live in one of the world’s largest data markets, enterprise access to next-gen computing just got a lot more real.
