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ORCA Computing deploys PT-3 photonic quantum computer at Digital Realty, London

UK firm ORCA Computing launched PT-3, a room temperature 64 photon photonic quantum computer, installing the first unit at Digital Realty's London Innovation Lab alongside 32 Nvidia GPUs. ORCA says more than 35 customers now use its PT series systems.

Verified AI-drafted ORCA Computing press release, 15 October 2026

What it does not test. It does not establish independent verification of ORCA's benchmark claims or any new funding round.

How this item counts. Towards autonomy: it changes who owns, who made the parts. Binding 3 of 3 (in force or operating), scale 1 of 3 (small), Verified counts in full: weight +6 of 36 possible. UK firm's own photonic quantum computer deployed/operating at one site. European Sovereignty Index

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