STFC Hartree Centre partners with Quantum Dice to bring next-generation computing to industry
A revolution in computing may be a little more closely within reach, as the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre in Daresbury, near Liverpool, has joined forces with the award-winning Quantum Dice, a spin-out of the University of Oxford.
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The aim of the partnership is to combine the Hartree Centre’s expertise in AI and high-performance computing (HPC) with Quantum Dice’s cutting-edge quantum random number generator (QRNG) and probabilistic computing technologies to better simulate randomness.
Randomness is an important feature in the computer simulations used by companies ranging from finance to manufacturing for such things as modelling new materials, stress-testing systems and exploring ‘what if’ scenarios’.
The quality of the randomness is an important factor in the accuracy and efficiency of the simulations. Better randomness makes for better, more trustworthy simulations.
And that’s where Quantum Dice’s QRNG technology comes in. It uses the unpredictability of quantum physics together with patented self-certification features to produce verifiably true randomness. This has already been validated in research simulations carried out by Quantum Dice, the Hartree Centre and partners in industry.
The new partnership will now focus on strategic priorities for real-world business applications. In the short term, that means expanding business use cases for QRNG technology. That includes material science where the technology could be used to design new and more efficient materials. It could improve efficiency and reduce waste in manufacturing processes. It could help in testing new products virtually before they are physically built. It could help with logistics, resilience and preparing for future disruptions. All these things will be explored.
In the longer term, the partnership aims to validate Quantum Dice’s proprietary probabilistic computing platform, enabling users to solve more complex computational problems and powering the next generation of AI models. The plan is also host Quantum Dice’s quantum technologies on-site at the Hartree Centre, providing access to a wider community of partners in enterprise and academia.
Dr Kate Royse, Director of the STFC Hartree Centre, says: ‘I am extremely excited to work with Quantum Dice to help UK industry to take advantage of these advanced quantum technologies. The opportunities are vast, and could benefit many areas, from finance to the development of new medicines.
‘This collaboration is a key part of the Hartree Centre’s five-year plan to unlock the high-growth potential of advanced computing technologies for UK industry. The next generation of computing is here, and it will transform how we work and live, driving innovation and supporting the UK’s ambition to become a global hub for quantum technology.’
Dr Zhanet Zaharieva, COO and Co-Founder of Quantum Dice, adds: ‘I am delighted that our collaboration with Hartree Centre is entering its next strategic, long-term partnership phase, building on years of pioneering work. Having worked closely, we have achieved remarkable milestones, from groundbreaking research to validating the commercial potential of QRNGs in Monte Carlo simulations.
‘This next phase represents an exciting opportunity to extend our joint efforts in applying quantum technologies to stochastic computations across diverse fields, from finance and materials science to medicine. Our continued partnership reflects a shared commitment to transforming quantum innovation into practical solutions that deliver real value for UK industry and research, and making a lasting, positive contribution to society.’
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