IBM Quantum provides a comprehensive suite of quantum computing hardware, software, and cloud services, making it accessible for researchers, developers, and businesses worldwide. At its core, IBM Quantum develops and operates its own fleet of superconducting quantum processors, such as the Eagle and Osprey chips, which are accessible through the IBM Cloud. They also offer Qiskit, an open-source quantum computing software development framework, enabling users to write, run, and explore quantum algorithms. Their business model revolves around offering tiered access to their quantum systems and software: a free tier for general exploration and learning, and premium/enterprise plans that provide dedicated resources, higher performance, advanced features, and expert support for commercial and intensive research applications. IBM Quantum's objective is to advance quantum science and technology, foster a global quantum ecosystem, and drive the development of practical quantum applications.
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