MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 10, 2025--
IQM Quantum Computers, a global leader in building quantum computers, today announced a major upgrade to its quantum computing cloud platform, IQM Resonance, to accelerate the development of quantum algorithms with new software tools and provide end-users with a powerful new quantum system.
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The upgrade features Qrisp – a project started at Fraunhofer FOKUS – as the new default software development kit (SDK). Qrisp offers a highly powerful but easy to learn higher level programming interface for quantum developers and researchers. The Qrisp framework is and stays open source.
With the new software development kit becoming the default, IQM continues to support other popular quantum programming frameworks such as Qiskit, Cirq, Cuda Quantum, and TKET ensuring flexibility for all users. IQM’s comprehensive and open approach to quantum development builds a powerful foundation catering for both experienced and new quantum developers.
IQM has also appointed Raphael Seidel as Lead Quantum Software Engineer for Qrisp at IQM, to lead the next steps in Qrisp development beginning in October 2025. “Starting from grassroots efforts, Qrisp has demonstrated again and again that the underlying programming model brings serious performance advantages. From raw gate-counts to compiler scaling, Qrisp is state-of-the-art in quantum programming. A direct and strong integration into IQM’s physical quantum hardware will mark the next chapter of the framework and grants a strong head-start into the era of fault-tolerant quantum computers,” said Seidel.
Other key updates to the IQM Resonance platform include:
To broaden access to its world-class platform, IQM also opens Starter tier, a free charge plan open for any end user. The new tier provides users with up to 30 credits per month on selected IQM quantum computers, removing barriers for students, researchers, and developers to start their quantum journey. To mark the debut of the Starter Tier and the availability of IQM Crystal 54, IQM is also extending access to the 54-qubit quantum computer to all Starter tier users for a limited time.
"We are entering a new era of utility for quantum computing, and these updates to IQM Resonance are a testament to our commitment to empowering the ecosystem," said Dr. Stefan Seegerer, Head of Product, Quantum Platform at IQM. "By making our Crystal 54-qubit system available, integrating error reduction techniques, and standardizing on Qrisp, we are providing the tools researchers and developers need to push the boundaries of what's possible. The new free Starter plan is a crucial step in our mission to make quantum technology accessible to everyone."
About IQM Quantum Computers:
IQM is a global leader in superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware. IQM has over 300 employees with headquarters in Finland and a global presence in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Spain, Singapore, South Korea and the United States.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves were missing star Anthony Edwards again.
Their poise was present and accounted for.
With Edwards absent for the second straight game on Sunday with soreness in his right foot, his teammates picked up the slack after a sluggish start — and delivered another steely performance down the stretch on the way to a 117-103 victory over Sacramento.
The Timberwolves outscored the Kings 29-19 over the final 12 minutes, a league-leading eighth time this season they've had a 10-plus-point advantage in the fourth quarter.
“I think our composure down the stretch has gotten a lot better. Our ability to make the right read — and certainly shot making — has helped in those moments,” coach Chris Finch said.
The Timberwolves (17-9), who have won seven of their last eight games, exacted a measure of revenge for their 117-112 overtime loss at Sacramento on Nov. 24 when they blew a 10-point lead with less than three minutes remaining in regulation.
That game came three nights after they fumbled an eight-point lead with 49 seconds left at Phoenix and lost 114-113.
“We talked about how we need to be better in closing games and the themes that popped up,” Finch said, “and guys have done a good job of addressing that.”
Edwards has been considered day-to-day with his availability. Finch said before the game the injury “hasn't calmed down to the point where he's able to go.”
Backup point guard Mike Conley was also sidelined on Sunday, the 19-year veteran's second straight absence due to a right Achilles tendon injury. The short-handed backcourt meant another start for Bones Hyland, who has recently worked his way into a more meaningful role. Then center Rudy Gobert left the game midway through the third quarter for what the team announced as personal reasons.
The absence of the four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner down the stretch forced Naz Reid to play the last 20 minutes of the game. The 2024 Sixth Man of the Year award winner finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds and made sure the interior defense didn't collapse without the long arms of Gobert.
“A lot of the times we kind of understand the sense of urgency in the second half,” Reid said. “It’s nice to kind of have that at the end of the game, but I think we just kind of figure it out as the game goes on. As the second half comes, we kind of all-the-way turn it on, which is like not normal, but we’ve been getting the wins.”
Edwards missed four games earlier this season with a strained right hamstring. The three-time All-Star, who is eighth in the NBA with an average of 28.7 points per game, has already tallied his most absences since the 2021-22 season when he played in 72 games.
With the Timberwolves in a slower stretch of the schedule, Edwards could get eight days of rest while only missing the two games. Minnesota hosts Memphis on Wednesday.
“It’s such a bummer, but sometimes it’s good for some players,” Hyland said. “Sometimes it’s just God opening a door for you. You still want to be there for your teammate if he’s injured, be a good person, good teammate, but also step up. When someone goes down, we’re all a team.”
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards watches from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, left, and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry speak after an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, center, reacts from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
