On January 21, 2025, SandboxAQ, a quantum technology startup that spun off from Alphabet in 2022, announced a partnership with Google Cloud to integrate its Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) into Google’s cloud offerings.
SandboxAQ’s LQMs are designed to handle extensive numerical datasets, execute complex calculations, and perform statistical analyses. These capabilities are particularly beneficial in sectors such as:
- Financial Services: Developing financial models and automating trading strategies.
- Life Sciences: Accelerating drug discovery and advancing chemical and materials science.
- Navigation: Enhancing navigation systems through advanced sensing technologies.
By leveraging Google Cloud’s robust infrastructure, SandboxAQ aims to make its LQMs more accessible to enterprises, facilitating the development and deployment of these models at scale. This collaboration also enables seamless procurement and deployment of SandboxAQ’s solutions through the Google Cloud Marketplace.
Jack D. Hidary, CEO of SandboxAQ, stated, “Partnering with Google Cloud enables us to deliver enhanced value to customers by leveraging their industry-leading cloud computing and AI infrastructure with our groundbreaking Large Quantitative Models (LQMs).”
This partnership underscores Google’s commitment to advancing quantum computing and AI technologies, aligning with similar initiatives from other tech giants like Microsoft and Nvidia.