Qedma, an Israeli company specializing in quantum computing error mitigation, has announced that its unique software QESEM (Quantum Error Suppression and Error Mitigation) is now available through IBM’s Qiskit Functions. This integration allows quantum developers, data scientists, and computational scientists to interact with quantum computers more easily, similar to classical systems.
QESEM addresses the critical challenge of quantum errors caused by inherent noise in quantum operations, which has hindered the achievement of Quantum Advantage—when quantum computers outperform classical ones for practical tasks. By integrating QESEM into IBM’s platform, users can now run quantum algorithms more efficiently and accurately on existing quantum processing units (QPUs).
IBM’s decision to include QESEM in its Qiskit Functions highlights the importance of error mitigation for the future of quantum computing. This software reduces errors without the need for extensive qubit overhead typically required by Quantum Error Correction (QEC), allowing quantum circuits to be up to 1,000 times larger while maintaining accuracy.
Qedma’s CEO, Asif Sinay, emphasized that error mitigation is essential for achieving Quantum Advantage in the near future. The collaboration with IBM signifies the growing importance of error reduction in advancing quantum technology.
Future versions of QESEM will include compatibility with hybrid HPC-QPU execution and emerging quantum error correction technologies, further enabling researchers and developers to push the boundaries of quantum computing through IBM’s Quantum Network.
