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Pasqal and LG CNS Sign Three-Year MoU to Integrate Neutral-Atom QPUs into AI Data Center Infrastructure
quantumcomputingreport.com Sep 19, 2026

Pasqal and LG CNS Sign Three-Year MoU to Integrate Neutral-Atom QPUs into AI Data Center Infrastructure

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French quantum‑computing firm Pasqal (NASDAQ: PSQL) and LG CNS, the AI‑focused subsidiary of South Korea’s LG Group, signed a three‑year memorandum of understanding on September 18, 2026. The deal, announced during the France‑Korea summit in Paris, sets out a roadmap to embed Pasqal’s neutral‑atom quantum processing units (QPUs) into LG CNS’s AI Haus platform and commercial AI data‑center infrastructure across South Korea and the broader Asia‑Pacific region. The partnership will create hybrid quantum‑classical systems that combine Pasqal’s hardware with LG CNS’s cloud‑management and system‑integration services, targeting compute‑intensive industrial, scientific and enterprise AI workloads. It also establishes joint operational frameworks for resource scheduling and dynamic workload execution, and outlines a go‑to‑market strategy that positions South Korea as an APAC hub for commercial deployment.

💡 Why It Matters

  • · By marrying neutral‑atom QPUs with enterprise cloud services, the alliance accelerates the practical rollout of quantum‑enhanced AI at scale, giving early adopters a competitive edge in high‑performance computing.
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