HPC Centers Must Prepare Now for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing, Report Says - The Quantum Insider

Insider BriefPRESS RELEASE — Alice & Bob, a leader in fault-tolerant quantum computing, and Hyperion Research, the HPC industry’s leading analyst and market-intelligence firm, today released a new report on what it will take to enable HPC-Quantum-AI systems with insights from HPC practitioners.As quantum hardware advances toward fault-tolerance, a key concern for HPC centers is ensuring that the software stack, hybrid workflows, and operational expertise will be ready when the hardware is. The new report “HPC-Quantum-AI: Shaping the Next Compute Era,” also found that many HPC practitioners worry that an immature stack, deployed too early, risks failures that erode the HPC community’s trust in quantum computing for years to come.“What ultimately determines whether a quantum processor can deliver value in an HPC environment is its ability to execute applications. As quantum hardware has progressed at pace, the conversation in HPC is shifting from whether qubits will be delivered to how to get the most from them,” says Juliette Peyronnet, GM US, Alice & Bob.The report is informed by interviews with fifteen directors, quantum program leads, and engineers at leading supercomputing institutions across Europe, APAC, and the United States, including: Argonne National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory/NERSC, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, RIKEN, Munich Quantum Valley, and Pawsey Supercomputing Centre.The report identifies three actions the quantum-HPC community should take now:The report closes with the case for on-premise deployment, highlighting how integration expertise accrues in the centers that operate a quantum machine with full access. The first fault-tolerant machines, the report argues, will go to the centers already building that readiness.This 2026 edition is the second report in a series titled: “Seizing Quantum’s Edge” which maps HPC-Quantum-AI integration. The 2025 edition made the case that HPC centers should prepare for early fault-tolerant quantum computing.“The timing for this report is spot on. HPC end users everywhere are looking for guidance and insights for what it will take to integrate the computational power of quantum into the current and projected advanced computing ecosystem. This report covers the key issues required to successfully navigate that process by QC vendors and end users alike. The credibility of the report is bolstered by key insights gathered from an impressive base of HPC experts who are already looking to the future of quantum computing utility,” said Bob Sorensen, SVP of Research and Chief Analyst for Quantum Computing, Hyperion Research.The report is available for download at: https://alice-bob.com/hpc-report/#HPC-Quantum-AI/.TopicsShare Get the latest research, company news, and market intelligence every week. MENTIONED IN THE ARTICLEMore in Research The Quantum Insider (TQI) is the leading source for the latest quantum technology news, market intelligence, industry analysis, and data covering the global quantum ecosystem. NEWSROOMPLATFORMSERVICESCOMPANY© 2026 The Quantum Insider. All rights reserved. Part of the Resonance networkOne of our team will be in touch to learn more about your requirements, and provide pricing and access options.Subscribe to our industry leading leading newsletter for the latest in quantum news and insights. Necessary cookies are always on to ensure the website works. Optional cookies help us understand how the site is used. Privacy Policy