Options Technology announced the availability of the first commercially accessible quantum computing capability in New York City, delivered as part of its global hybrid compute platform.
This development addresses the evolving needs of capital markets, where firms face constraints in simulating, optimizing, and managing risk at scale. Quantum computing introduces a probability-native compute model designed to tackle computationally intensive problems impractical for classical architectures alone.
The quantum system is deployed within a New York City data center operated by Digital Realty and integrated into Options’ low-latency global infrastructure. The environment utilizes commercial quantum systems from Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), alongside high-performance classical and GPU-based compute, chosen based on performance, latency, power density, data sovereignty, and regulatory considerations.
Options is making this capability available by integrating early commercial quantum systems with existing CPU and GPU infrastructure on its global platform. This allows clients to securely access quantum compute for targeted workloads without disrupting current production environments.
Capital markets workloads, such as large-scale portfolio optimization and derivatives risk modeling, are inherently probabilistic and simulation-heavy. These use cases demand exploration of numerous potential outcomes under dynamic market conditions, placing significant stress on classical compute resources. Quantum architectures are particularly well-suited to these challenges, enabling parallel exploration of complex probability distributions.
Danny Moore, President and CEO of Options Technology, stated, “Quantum computing is no longer theoretical for capital markets; it’s becoming a practical tool for specific, high-value problems. What matters now is controlled, secure access. By making quantum compute commercially available within our governed infrastructure platform, we’re enabling clients to experiment, validate and adopt these capabilities in a way that aligns with real trading, risk and compliance requirements.”
Access to quantum compute is provided through Options’ low-latency global infrastructure fabric, which connects over 70 data centers worldwide and supports demanding trading environments. Clients can engage with quantum-enabled workloads using the same secure, finance-grade controls established across Options’ existing compute and data platforms. This initiative reflects a broader trend in capital markets towards hybrid architectures that combine classical, accelerated, and emerging compute technologies to enhance performance, manage risk, and enable advanced analytics. By offering quantum compute within a production-ready infrastructure, Options aims to facilitate client adoption beyond experimental phases as commercial quantum systems mature.
The announcement follows recent milestones for Options, including the launch of Capture 200, which delivers 200Gb/s packet capture on commodity hardware; the introduction of PrivateMind, a secure AI solution for Capital Markets; and the five-year anniversary of its partnership with ConnectWise for secure cloud backup.
Options Technology is a financial technology company specializing in banking and trading infrastructure. It serves clients globally from offices in New York, London, Belfast, Cambridge, Chicago, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Paris, and Auckland. Its services include high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI.
