A new quantum computer is now up and running in Chattanooga, and EPB says businesses will soon be able to pay to use it.
EPB announced Friday that it has launched an IonQ Forte Enterprise quantum computer at its Quantum Center.
The utility says combining that machine with its existing quantum network makes the Chattanooga facility the first in the country to offer commercial quantum computing and quantum networking in the same place.
EPB plans to open the computer to commercial customers in early October, with UTC lined up as its first customer.
EPB says UTC will begin using the quantum computer when commercial access starts in early October.