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Alice and Bob
Overview
Alice and Bob is a French company founded in 2019 that operates within the software industry, specifically focusing on engineering software and information technology services. With an employee size ranging from 51 to 200, the company has published a technical report titled "Seizing Quantum's Edge," which addresses the integration of early fault-tolerant quantum computing (eFTQC) into high-performance computing (HPC) environments. The report emphasizes the importance of preparing for eFTQC as a significant performance accelerator for HPC professionals and highlights the need for investment in this technology to solve critical computational challenges. It outlines potential near-term applications of eFTQC, particularly in fields like chemistry and many-body problems, which represent a substantial portion of HPC workloads. The document also discusses the collaborative efforts required among HPC centers, users, and vendors to develop hybrid workflows and an open software stack for effective eFTQC integration. Overall, Alice and Bob positions itself at the intersection of quantum technology and high-performance computing, aiming to facilitate advancements in computational capabilities.