Diraq tests eight-qubit silicon computer in Sydney data center

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Published Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 7:05 AM EST

Australian startup Diraq is field-testing an eight-qubit quantum computer in Equinix's Sydney data center, AFP reported. The silicon-chip system draws less than 20 kilowatts and operates alongside a conventional computer. Diraq plans to upgrade the installation to 150,000 qubits by 2029. It is also participating in the third stage of DARPA's quantum benchmarking initiative, which will test whether quantum computers can solve real problems at a cost that delivers value by 2033. Founder Andrew Dzurak said commercial usefulness depends on building cost-effective systems.

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