Hitachi
About Hitachi
Hitachi Ltd. is a major Japanese multinational conglomerate founded in 1910, headquartered in Tokyo, developing quantum computing technologies including CMOS annealing and gate-type quantum computers. Hitachi started R&D on CMOS annealing machine in 2013, combining quantum annealing principles with CMOS technology creating quantum-inspired computers for combinatorial optimization problems. In 2020, Hitachi started R&D on silicon quantum computer as part of Japan’s Moonshot Research and Development Program launched by Cabinet Office. In 2018, Hitachi partnered with University of Tokyo to develop high-speed quantum computer, and signed memorandum with Riken research institute and Belgian research organization to develop silicon-based quantum computer. In June 2024, Hitachi developed new qubit control method stabilizing and extending lifetimes by hundred-fold, accelerating quantum computer development. Hitachi offers CMOS Annealing Cloud Service for quasi-quantum computing serving enterprises requiring optimization solutions across logistics, finance, and industrial applications in Japan and globally.
2025 Developments: The company continues to advance its quantum hardware capabilities throughout 2025. Ongoing research and development efforts focus on improving qubit performance and scalability. The organization maintains active collaboration with research institutions and industry partners.
Company Information
- Founded: 1910
- Country: Japan
- Website: https://www.hitachi.com
- Categories: quantum computing, quantum annealing
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