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ORCA Computing launches PT-3, the first quantum computer built for commercial quantum advantage

By ORCA ComputingOctober 15, 2026

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ORCA Computing launched the PT-3, a photonic quantum computer designed for hybrid integration with NVIDIA GPUs to achieve commercial advantage.

ORCA Computing has officially launched the PT-3, described as the first quantum computer specifically engineered to deliver commercial quantum advantage. The system is currently live at Digital Realty’s Innovation Lab in London.

The PT-3 is designed to operate in a hybrid environment, running alongside NVIDIA accelerated computing. By integrating photonic quantum processing with classical GPU power, the system aims to solve complex problems in AI for science and industrial optimization, such as identifying novel protein structures.

In initial testing, the hybrid model demonstrated a 20% improvement in the designability of useful proteins compared to classical baselines. The launch marks a significant milestone for ORCA as it seeks to prove the practical, industrial-scale utility of its photonic quantum technology.

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