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ParTec AG and ORCA Computing Announce Partnership to Deliver Quantum-Accelerated AI Factories
ParTec AG, a European leader in the development and design of AI supercomputers, quantum computing systems, and high-performance computing (HPC), and ORCA Computing announced their partnership to provide customers with quantum-accelerated HPC and AI solution architectures. As part of the partnership, ParTec will integrate ORCA’s advanced photonic quantum computing capabilities into its AI Factory infrastructure, marking a significant step in expanding the practical use of quantum computing across enterprise and research applications.
ORCA Computing brings deep expertise in photonic quantum computing, delivering scalable, room-temperature, high-performance systems already in use across industries such as energy, healthcare, manufacturing and cybersecurity. ParTec complements this with proven capabilities in managing large-scale, heterogeneous HPC environments for both research and enterprise. Together, the companies are positioned to extend their reach into new domains including mobility, transport, aerospace and satellite technologies. Their joint solution unifies HPC, AI and quantum computing in a single, energy-efficient computing architecture.
“This collaboration underscores our shared vision to build a robust, sovereign European technology ecosystem and lead the global charge in next-generation computing. ORCA’s quantum technology allows us to push the boundaries of what AI-focused HPC systems can achieve by leveraging our combined expertise in computing and cloud,” said Bernhard Frohwitter, CEO of ParTec AG. “As demand grows for quantum-enhanced AI, we need solutions that can integrate seamlessly into large-scale classical infrastructure. ORCA has an impressive track record when it comes to quantum-accelerated platforms purpose-built for AI factories – that is why we are looking forward to advancing our collaboration to a next level.”
By combining ParTec’s advanced HPC and AI infrastructure, including its AI Factories tailored for AI-as-a-Service, with ORCA’s pioneering photonic-based quantum systems, the two companies are delivering a fully integrated, real-world solution for bringing quantum computing capabilities to enterprise environments. To date, ParTec has signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) for the construction and operation of two supercomputers which will rank among the world’s largest: one with Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) in Dresden named “ELBJUWEL“, and another with the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II named “VESUVIO” for AI-as-a-Service. ORCA’s PT Series systems will be deployed within these installations.
“Together, ParTec and ORCA Computing are enabling a fully integrated IT architecture that brings together the benefits of HPC, AI, and quantum computing,” said Steve Conway, Senior Analyst for HPC, AI and Sustainability at Intersect360 Research. “This collaboration is helping to turn quantum advantage from a distant aspiration into a practical, evolving reality. Their joint solution gives organizations the ability to start now, scale with confidence and unlock new levels of performance across their most critical workloads.”
ParTec’s quantum computing strategy focuses on integrating cloud-based quantum computing tightly with classical AI supercomputers and fostering research collaboration with top academic and industrial institutions. Its AI Factories are purpose-built for high-performance inferencing with advanced GPUs and fast networking. These environments are further enhanced by ORCA’s quantum-accelerated GenAI capabilities, enabling deeper insights and better AI performance. This powerful combination provides users with enterprise-grade benefits, including:
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A powerful quantum engine: ORCA delivers industry-leading performance, fidelity and connectivity for the most cutting-edge applications of quantum computing. It is also scalable, future-proof and upgradable as quantum technology evolves.
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Fast, Flexible Deployment: The ORCA PT Series installs in hours, requires no facility modifications, and runs at room temperature, enabling disruption-free deployment in existing data centers.
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Accelerated Time-to-Value: The ORCA SDK provides native compatibility with classical infrastructure and tools like Kubernetes, Slurm, Python, CUDA-Q and PyTorch—ensuring rapid, low-friction adoption to deliver quantum computing results within weeks or months.
“This partnership is about making quantum computing useful today, not someday,” said Richard Murray, Co-founder and CEO of ORCA Computing. “By integrating our data center-ready, room-temperature high-performance quantum systems into ParTec’s AI Factories and HPC infrastructure, we’re removing the traditional barriers to adoption. No need for external cryogenics, no facility overhaul and no long ramp-up. Our systems can be installed and operational within hours, making quantum as accessible and deployable as any high-performance infrastructure. This is how we accelerate real-world impact.”
To learn more, join ORCA Computing at the 4th Annual Commercialising Quantum Global Event 2025 by Economist Impact, in London on May 13–14. Meet us at booth 9 and hear our CEO, Richard Murray, on May 13 (09:15–09:45) as he joins the panel: “Going from Quantum Utility to Advantage.”
