# NVIDIA Expands Quantum Computing Platform

NVIDIA has enhanced its CUDA-Q platform by introducing CUDA-Q Logical, an orchestration layer designed to support the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing applications. This advancement enables researchers and quantum processing unit (QPU) manufacturers to optimize system configurations for practical quantum computing deployments. Sandia National Laboratories, a key federal research entity, has also introduced QUOPS, a hardware-agnostic benchmark to measure progress toward utility-scale fault-tolerant quantum computers, facilitating standardized performance tracking across the industry.

- **Why this matters:** Federal agencies and contractors involved in quantum computing research and development can leverage NVIDIA's expanded platform and Sandia's benchmarking tools to accelerate innovation and interoperability.
- Organizations engaged in quantum hardware and software development should evaluate integration opportunities with CUDA-Q Logical to enhance fault-tolerant application capabilities.
- This development signals growing federal support for quantum computing infrastructure, indicating potential procurement opportunities in quantum software orchestration and benchmarking solutions.
- Collaboration between national laboratories and industry partners highlights the importance of standardized metrics like QUOPS for assessing quantum computing progress and guiding investment decisions.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Sandia National Laboratories
- Department of Energy (DOE)

### Vendors
- NVIDIA (prime contractor)
- Iceberg Quantum (user of CUDA-Q Logical)
- Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (QPU maker/lab user)
- Infleqtion (QPU maker/lab user)
- IQM Quantum Computers (QPU maker/lab user)

### Key Quotes
> Our mission right now is to bring that about sooner, by accelerating our industry partners’ progress. To do that, we, and other quantum computing stakeholders, have to be able to track and forecast the growth of quantum computer abilities.
> — Timothy Proctor, Co-Director, Quantum Performance Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories

### Sources
- [NVIDIA expands CUDA-Q platform - Intelligence Community News](https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/nvidia-expands-cuda-q-platform/) - Intelligence Community News