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Shoal Group congratulates Quantum Brilliance on world first milestone at Oak Ridge National Library

Shoal Group congratulate Quantum Brilliance on world first milestone at Oak Ridge National Library

Shoal Group warmly congratulates Quantum Brilliance on the successful installation of three on-site quantum computers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in the United States.

This landmark achievement demonstrates the growing integration of quantum computing into high-performance computing (HPC) environments and paves the way towards a future where hundreds of parallel quantum computers are embedded alongside classical systems, fundamentally changing the landscape of HPC.

The collaboration between Quantum Brilliance and ORNL represents years of dedication and innovation. It is a milestone that not only advances the field of quantum-classical hybrid computing but also strengthens international partnerships, driving the next generation of computational capabilities.

“Our collaboration with ORNL marks a significant milestone for Quantum Brilliance and the future of quantum computing and is the result of years of close collaboration with Travis Humble and the incredible team at ORNL,” said Mark Luo, CEO of Quantum Brilliance. “Together, we are working towards the vision of integrating our GPU-sized diamond quantum systems with ORNL’s world-class HPC infrastructure.”

Shoal Group founder and CEO, Shaun Wilson, is a member of the Quantum Brilliance advisory board and an early investor in the company.

“I commend Quantum Brilliance for their leadership and vision in achieving this breakthrough,” said Shaun. “As a fellow innovator in complex systems and advanced technologies, we celebrate this success as an important step in shaping the future of high-performance computing worldwide.”

Learn more:

ORNL press release: Quantum Brilliance, ORNL pioneer quantum-classical hybrid computing

ORNL video: Take a look at the first quantum computer being delivered and installed at ORNL

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Quantum Brilliance is a leader in diamond-based quantum technology. Their innovative Room-Temperature Diamond Quantum Accelerators have been making waves in the field of quantum computing.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is one of the world’s leading research institutions, based in the United States of America. It brings together more than 6,000 researchers and scientists from around the world, focused on scientific discovery, clean energy and national security. It offers state-of-the-art high-performance computing infrastructure for this strategic collaboration.

Shoal founder and CEO, Shaun Wilson, was co-founder of QxBranch, the Australian quantum services company acquired by Rigetti Computing in 2019. He was part of a consortium of serial entrepreneurs and investors to provide $13m seed funding to Quantum Brilliance in August 2021. Shoal Group collaborates with Quantum Brilliance in development of ideas for complex systems involving edge quantum computing.

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About Shoal

Shoal is complex systems design company. We use Systems Engineering combined with Modelling, Simulation and Analysis to help our clients define, analyse, decide, optimise, and deliver technology-intensive projects in complex environments across Defence, Space, Transport, Energy and Infrastructure.

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Shaun Wilson
CEO and Founder, Shoal Group
+61 438 394 288
[email protected]

Canberra, 8 September 2025

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