The advent of quantum computing has marked the beginning of a revolutionary era in computational technology. By leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics, quantum computers have the potential to solve complex problems that are currently unsolvable or require an unfeasible amount of time to solve using classical computers. However, the development and maintenance of quantum computers require significant resources, expertise, and infrastructure, which can be a substantial barrier to entry for many organizations.

Before the cloud, if a researcher wanted to test a quantum algorithm, they had to partner with a specific lab. Now, a student in a dorm room and a scientist at a Fortune 500 company have access to the exact same state-of-the-art machines.