BDx Data Centers has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Anyon Technologies to create Southeast Asia’s first hybrid quantum AI testbed.

The agreement includes the deployment of a hybrid quantum computer at BDx’s SIN1 data center in Paya Lebar, Singapore.

The initiative seeks to enhance the integration of quantum computing and AI for startups, enterprises, and government agencies.

This hybrid setup will combine quantum processing units (QPUs) with traditional CPUs and GPUs to support research and development in quantum-enhanced AI applications.

The testbed aligns with Singapore’s Green 2030 and Smart Nation strategies, which focus on sustainable infrastructure and advanced AI capabilities.

BDx and Anyon Technologies plan to extend the hybrid quantum model to other Asian markets, including Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

🔗 Source: BDx Data Centers

🧠 Food for thought

1️⃣ Southeast Asia’s progressive quantum journey reaches milestone after years of development

BDx’s quantum AI testbed represents a significant evolution in Southeast Asia’s quantum computing landscape, not a sudden emergence.

The region’s quantum journey began in 2018 when Siam Commercial Bank became Southeast Asia’s first financial institution to engage with quantum technology through its strategic investment in Vancouver-based 1QBit 1.

This progression shows a deliberate regional development path spanning over several years, with various countries establishing strategic quantum initiatives along the way to build technical capabilities and use cases.

The Singapore quantum ecosystem has been particularly strategic in its development, with the government actively fostering an environment conducive to quantum innovation through research grants and public-private partnerships.

This regional quantum progression reflects a broader trend of deliberate quantum development seen globally, such as Japan’s comprehensive 20-year quantum computing strategy launched in 2019 to advance its capabilities 2.

2️⃣ Data centers evolving from infrastructure providers to innovation enablers

BDx’s integration of quantum computing reflects a significant evolution in the data center business model across Southeast Asia.