Quantum computing's big secret, New Mexico - who knew?

"Quantum computing is tough to deliver (quantum states are especially fragile and difficult to manage), expensive to operate (devices themselves are huge undertakings in terms of their engineering... and the cooling required is cryo-massive) and currently tough to align even the most modern enterprise IT stack roadmap due to the still-embryonic nature of their development. But could a quantum leap (sorry) be lying in wait in New Mexico?"

"Albuquerque, more immediately known by many as one of the destinations in Glen Campbell's classic country hit By The Time I Get To Phoenix, is (we're told) burgeoning with new tech innovators. This campus will include a multi-node quantum network, dilution refrigerators, a quantum testbed, quantum packaging and demonstration facilities and a rapid prototyping facility. This infrastructure will create "conductive circumstances" and resources for the next generation of quantum companies."

Quantum computing faces delivery, fragility, and operational cost challenges, including cryogenic cooling and immature integration with enterprise IT. Roadrunner Venture Studios has been selected by the New Mexico Economic Development Department to lead a $25 million initiative to accelerate quantum innovation and commercialization in the state. The initiative aims to create a coalition of premier quantum researchers, funders and innovators and to establish a quantum campus in Downtown Albuquerque's Innovation District. Planned infrastructure includes a multi-node quantum network, dilution refrigerators, a quantum testbed, quantum packaging and demonstration facilities, and a rapid prototyping facility to provide resources for next-generation quantum companies.

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