Intel’s CTO indicated a policy of expanding partnerships with Japanese companies in the quantum field and emphasized Japan-US cooperation in the security sector. The remarks were reported as having been made at an event held in Tokyo to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of its Japanese subsidiary.
Intel CTO Pushkar Ranade said the company wanted to pursue “many more” partnerships with Japanese companies in the quantum computing field, indicating its intention to strengthen cooperation with Japanese companies. He cited Hitachi, Ltd. and others as potential partners and conveyed an intention to deepen Japan-US cooperation through technology development.
The company is developing chips for “silicon quantum computers” and aims to bring quantum technology into practical use by applying semiconductor technology. Its stance of focusing on research and development and collaboration with Japanese companies was outlined.
The event was held at a hotel in Tokyo to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Intel’s Japanese subsidiary, and CTO Pushkar Ranade spoke to the press. The event was used to explain the intention to strengthen cooperation between Japan and the United States, including in economic security.