Classiq Technologies, an Israeli quantum software firm, and Korean data center operator QAI have signed a multiyear agreement to launch the country’s first locally operated "Quantum-as-a-Service" platform. The cloud-based model will allow Korean businesses to rent quantum computing power instead of building expensive, proprietary hardware. The deal pairs Classiq's software platform, which converts high-level program designs into code that can run on different types of quantum computers, with QAI's domestic data center infrastructure. The companies said the combination will let Korean companies, government agencies and researchers test and run quantum computing applications without deep technical hardware expertise. QAI will operate the service under its own brand and handle sales and customer support in Korea, while Classiq will provide technical backing, the companies said. They also plan to address data sovereignty and security requirements sought by Korean public institutions, and to pursue joint marketing and engineer training programs. "Quantum computing will not flourish through h