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Very accurate quantum computer opens to paying customers

Quantinuum reported its 98 qubit Helios computer launched commercially with 99.921% two qubit gate accuracy and 48 error corrected logical qubits.

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Customers can access Helios through Quantinuum’s cloud service or on premises.

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WHY THIS MATTERS

Companies such as Amgen, BMW and JPMorganChase can now rent it to test real problems.

Our interpretation of possible significance, not a promised outcome.

What happened?

Quantinuum reported its 98 qubit Helios computer launched commercially with 99.921% two qubit gate accuracy and 48 error corrected logical qubits.

What changed?

Quantinuum said Helios has the highest accuracy of any commercial quantum computer released so far.

What has been checked?

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The accuracy figures are the company’s own, and practical business advantage is not yet shown.

Can I use it today?

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Source materials checked Oct 7, 2026. Leapscope has not independently replicated this result.

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