Data Center Integration of Quantum Information Infrastructure

Data Center Integration of Quantum Information Infrastructure is a workstream of the OCP Future Technologies Initiative. Its vision is a future where quantum information technologies are seamlessly integrated, efficiently managed, and sustainably scaled within open, general-purpose data centers. The mission is to accelerate adoption of diverse quantum technologies in hyperscale and enterprise data centers by defining open, common, and sustainable infrastructure specifications, interfaces, and best practices under the OCP framework. Goals cover open specifications for quantum hardware integration, OCP-compatible quantum infrastructure, hybrid quantum-classical orchestration, and sustainable deployments. The workstream addresses horizontal integration, not device physics, and plans a three-part white paper series plus an OCP Ready site layout checklist.

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Data Center Integration of Quantum Information Infrastructure is a workstream of the OCP Future Technologies Initiative (FTI).

Vision: To enable a future where quantum information technologies are seamlessly integrated, efficiently managed, and sustainably scaled within open, general-purpose data center environments, unlocking unprecedented capabilities for computation, communication, and sensing to solve humanity’s most complex challenges.

Mission: To accelerate the adoption and efficient integration of diverse quantum information technologies within hyperscale and enterprise data centers by defining open, common, and sustainable infrastructure specifications, interfaces, and best practices under the Open Compute Project (OCP) framework.

Goals

  • Define open, community-driven specifications for quantum hardware integration within the data center — establish mechanical, electrical, thermal, and control interface specifications that enable the seamless rack-level and data center-level integration of various quantum computing systems (QPUs, control electronics, cryogenic systems), quantum networking devices (QKD, entanglement sources), and quantum sensing devices for data center telemetry.
  • Foster development of OCP-compatible infrastructure for quantum technologies — drive the creation of power-efficient, thermally optimized, and scalable open hardware designs for specialized quantum infrastructure components, including advanced cryogenic solutions, ultra-low noise power delivery, and high-precision environmental control systems suitable for data center deployment.
  • Enable hybrid quantum-classical orchestration and management — in collaboration with other open initiatives, define open protocols, APIs, and management frameworks that facilitate the discovery, allocation, scheduling, and monitoring of quantum resources alongside classical compute, storage, and networking assets within a unified data center operating environment.
  • Promote sustainability and efficiency in quantum deployments — in partnership with other outside initiatives, advocate for and develop specifications that prioritize energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, ease of maintenance, and optimal resource utilization for quantum technologies deployed in the data center, aligning with OCP’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure.

Work Products

White Paper Series: Quantum Technologies Integration with Data Center/AI Factory and HPC

A comprehensive document outlining the opportunities, challenges, and recommended approaches for integrating quantum technologies into data center environments. The white paper series will be broken down into three main series:

  • Quantum processing unit (QPU) deployment in the facility — technical specifications for deploying quantum hardware, qubit control devices, and environment control devices within the data center and HPC environment.
  • Quantum technologies for the data center facility — quantum technologies such as cryptography, sensing, and communication are considered essential enablers for the next generation of data center operations. This series will examine the integration of quantum-enabled security (quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution), advanced quantum sensors for telemetry of critical infrastructure, and quantum communication protocols to enhance data integrity, system monitoring, and secure communications within and between facilities.
  • Middleware for hybrid workflow — the integration and orchestration of quantum and classical computing resources within data center and HPC environments, exploring middleware solutions that enable seamless workflow management, data exchange, and resource scheduling across hybrid quantum-classical systems. Key topics include developing interfaces for job distribution, optimizing hybrid algorithm execution, ensuring interoperability between systems, and enabling dynamic allocation of quantum and classical resources to maximize computational efficiency and scalability.

OCP Ready Site Layout Checklist: Quantum Technology Data Center Deployment Checklist

A practical, actionable checklist for planning and executing the physical and logical deployment of quantum technologies within a data center.

Scope

This workstream addresses the horizontal integration challenges of quantum technologies within the data center:

In scope — interoperability, manageability, and operational efficiency: how quantum devices interact with, and are supported by, existing and future data center facilities.
Not in scope — the fundamental physics or internal design of quantum devices.

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The OCP Data Center Integration of Quantum Information Infrastructure is a workstream within the Future Technologies Initiative.

Vision Statement

To enable a future where quantum information technologies are seamlessly integrated, efficiently managed, and sustainably scaled within open, general-purpose data center environments, unlocking unprecedented capabilities for computation, communication, and sensing to solve humanity’s most complex challenges.

Mission Statement

To accelerate the adoption and efficient integration of diverse quantum information technologies within hyperscale and enterprise data centers by defining open, common, and sustainable infrastructure specifications, interfaces, and best practices under the Open Compute Project (OCP) framework.

Goals

  • Define Open Community Driven Specifications for Quantum Hardware Integration within the data center: Establish mechanical, electrical, thermal, and control interface specifications that enable the seamless rack-level and data center-level integration of various quantum computing systems (QPUs, control electronics, cryogenic systems), quantum networking devices (QKD, entanglement sources), and quantum sensing devices for data center telemetry.
  • Foster Development of OCP-Compatible Infrastructure for Quantum Technologies: Drive the creation of power-efficient, thermally optimized, and scalable open hardware designs for specialized quantum infrastructure components, including advanced cryogenic solutions, ultra-low noise power delivery, and high-precision environmental control systems suitable for data center deployment.
  • Enable Hybrid Quantum-Classical Orchestration and Management: In collaboration with other open initiatives define open protocols, APIs, and management frameworks that facilitate the discovery, allocation, scheduling, and monitoring of quantum resources alongside classical compute, storage, and networking assets within a unified data center operating environment.
  • Promote Sustainability and Efficiency in Quantum Deployments: In partnership with other outside initiatives, advocate for and develop specifications that prioritize energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, ease of maintenance, and optimal resource utilization for quantum technologies deployed in the data center, aligning with OCP’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure.

Work Products

  • White Paper Series: Quantum Technologies Integration with Data Center/AI Factory and HPC. Document in progress A comprehensive document outlining the opportunities, challenges, and recommended approaches for integrating quantum technologies into data center environments. The white paper series will be broken down into the following three main series:

Quantum processing unit (QPU) deployment in the facility: This series will focus on technical specifications of deploying quantum hardware, qubit control devices, and environment control devices within the data center and HPC environment.

Quantum technologies for data center facility: Quantum technologies such as cryptography, sensing, and communication are considered essential enablers for the next generation of data center operations. This series will examine the integration of quantum-enabled security (quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution), advanced quantum sensors for telemetry of critical infrastructure, and quantum communication protocols to enhance data integrity, system monitoring, and secure communications within and between facilities.

Middleware for hybrid workflow: This series will address the integration and orchestration of quantum and classical computing resources within data center and HPC environments. It will explore middleware solutions that enable seamless workflow management, data exchange, and resource scheduling across hybrid quantum-classical systems. Key topics include developing interfaces for job distribution, optimizing hybrid algorithm execution, ensuring interoperability between systems, and enabling dynamic allocation of quantum and classical resources to maximize computational efficiency and scalability.

  • OCP Ready Site Layout Checklist: Quantum Technology Data Center Deployment Checklist: A practical, actionable checklist for planning and executing the physical and logical deployment of quantum technologies within a data center.

Regular White Paper Calls

  • Fridays at 10am EST, starting on September 5th, 2025. Repeats every 2 weeks following that

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Community Presentation

  • Fridays at 10am EST, starting on September 12th, 2025. Repeats every 2 weeks following that

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Calls

Upcoming Calls

Date Topics Speakers
#16 2 Oct 26 TBD Olivier Ezratty, Quantum Energy Initiative
#17 23 Oct 26 Bringing Quantum to a Chapel: Deploying multimodal Quantum Computers at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center Diego Fernández

Recordings from Past Calls

Index Date Topics Speakers Recordings Slides
#15 31 Jul 2026 Pioneering Quantum Telecommunications Infrastructure Mael Flament, Qunnect
#14 17 Jul 2026 From NISQ to FTQC: rethinking the quantum software stack, from compilation to HPC integration Laurent Prost, Alice and Bob
#13 3 Jul 2026 Scaling Cryogenic Infrastructure for Quantum Data Centers Dr. Marvin Hirschel, Zero Point Cryogenic
#12 5 Jun 2026 Quantum communication in Space – An important step towards a global quantum internet Thomas Jennewein, Simon Fraser University
#11 24 Apr 2026 Keysight’s Quantum Engineering Solutions Christopher Sutton, Keysight
#10 10 Apr 2026 Putting Quantum in the Rack: A Practical Look at Control Systems and HPC Integration Andrea Delgado, PhD, QBlox
#9 27 Mar 2026 Quantum Error Correction: From Thresholds to Systems Challenges Ewan Munro, Entropica Labs
#8 27 Feb 2026 Dell Technologies – Quantum Computing Burns Healey, Dell
#7 13 Feb 2026 Data Center Design Trend JP Buzzell, Eaton
#6 30 Jan 2026 Combinatorial Optimization and Hybrid Computing Victor Drouin-Touchette, University of Sherbrooke
#5 16 Jan 2026 Making QPUs First-Class HPC Resources Aleksander Wennersteen, Pasqal
#4 5 Dec 2025 Building the world’s first fully open-source trapped-ion quantum computer Greg Dick, Open Quantum Design
#3 24 Oct 2025 IQM and LRZ: Practical Experience integrating a 20 QB superconducting quantum computer Eric Mansfield, IQM
#2 10 Oct 2025 Quantum Europe Strategy: from policy to deployment Oscar Diez, European Union
#1 26 Sep 2025 Hybrid Classical-Quantum Supercomputing: A demonstration of a multi-user, multi-QPU and multi-GPU environment James Flectcher, ORCA Computing

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