Introduction: Private, Low-Latency, and Sovereign Quantum Access
In an era where cloud computing dominates nearly every form of digital infrastructure, one area still demands a new kind of architecture: quantum computing.
While today’s “Quantum-as-a-Service” (QaaS) offerings from the major clouds provide valuable experimentation, they come with inherent compromises: shared access, variable latency, and limited data sovereignty.
At Metanet, we’re changing that paradigm.
We are proud to introduce the world’s first private, low-latency, and sovereign Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) platform — an enterprise-grade quantum environment that delivers direct fiber connectivity to real quantum hardware.
Unlike cloud-based quantum systems, Metanet’s platform operates entirely over private, secure, and geographically controlled infrastructure, giving organizations exclusive access to both local simulation clusters and real quantum computers such as OQC (Oxford Quantum Circuits) without traversing the public internet.
Our mission is simple but revolutionary:
To provide organizations with a secure, high-performance quantum development environment that bridges classical simulation and physical quantum execution — all through direct connect, private fiber, and sovereign data control.
This is the story of how Metanet is building a quantum-ready ecosystem from our headquarters at 111 8th Avenue in New York City (the LGA6 Data Center) — sharing the same building as the Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) quantum computer. Just down the street, our 60 Hudson Street facility extends the network with direct private fiber connectivity to OQC, setting a new standard for Quantum-as-a-Service in a post-cloud world. This concept enables next-generation Quantum-as-a-Service capabilities beyond the traditional cloud paradigm. Everything runs seamlessly across our private fiber backbone Metanet Network.
A New Model for Quantum Computing
Cloud-based QaaS platforms from IBM, AWS, and Microsoft have made remarkable strides in democratizing access to quantum systems. But for enterprises, research institutions, and government organizations, public cloud is not enough.
They need:
- Guaranteed performance — no shared queues or contention for hardware access.
- Predictable latency for hybrid quantum-classical workflows.
- Data sovereignty — full control over where sensitive information resides.
- Private connectivity free from internet exposure and global routing.
Metanet’s Private QaaS model solves all four.
By combining on-premise simulation environments with private cross-connect access to real qubits, we deliver the same ease of access as cloud quantum services — but with the control, compliance, and consistency that enterprises demand.
Why We Built a Private Quantum Platform
Quantum computing is poised to transform every data-intensive industry, from drug discovery to financial modeling. Yet most organizations lack a bridge between classical infrastructure and quantum experimentation.
The Metanet Network Platform removes that barrier — to give engineers and researchers a way to design, test, and execute quantum algorithms securely and efficiently without depending on public-cloud intermediaries.
The result is a platform that merges three essential layers:
- High-performance simulation on Dell PowerEdge clusters equipped with modern CPUs and GPUs.
- Private network transport via dedicated fiber from our 111 8th Avenue or 60 Hudson data center to OQC’s computer also located at Digital Realty’s JFK10 in 111 8th Avenue
- Physical quantum execution on Oxford Quantum Circuits’ superconducting quantum computer.
Together these components form a single, sovereign computational loop.
Inside the Architecture
Metanet’s deployment at 60 Hudson Street is the technical core of the system. 60 Hudson is one of the most connected carrier hotels in the world — a neutral, carrier-dense environment where nearly every major cloud and network operator interconnects.
Within our private data center there, Metanet operates a Quantum Simulation Cluster: high-throughput servers optimized for quantum emulation, circuit optimization, and AI-assisted quantum design.
Private Connectivity between 60 Hudson and OQC is handled by QTD Systems, which provides a dedicated optical cross-connect — a direct Layer 2 link measured in microseconds, not milliseconds.
At the far end of that link is OQC Quantum Zone, where Oxford Quantum Circuits maintains one of the world’s most advanced superconducting quantum processors.
When a user submits a workload through Metanet’s portal, it follows this exact path:
User → Metanet Simulation Cluster (60 Hudson)
↓
Private Fiber via QTD Systems
↓
111 8th Avenue Facility
↓
OQC Quantum Computer → Results return via same path
Every packet remains within controlled private infrastructure, never crossing the public internet.
Simulation First, Execution Second
Quantum hardware time is valuable. Each circuit run — or “shot” — consumes real physical operations. Our environment allows customers to complete thousands of simulations locally using Qiskit Aer, Qulacs, and qsim before committing a single job to the physical machine.
By doing so, enterprises reduce cost, accelerate iteration, and ensure that only validated circuits reach the hardware stage. This simulation-first workflow mirrors what successful HPC users already do — test locally, execute globally — but optimized for quantum.
Direct Connect: The Hidden Advantage
While cloud quantum services transmit workloads across the public internet, Metanet’s direct fiber interconnect enables deterministic performance:
- Sub-millisecond latency, essential for hybrid algorithms such as VQE or QAOA.
- Consistent throughput — no congestion, no bandwidth throttling.
- Enhanced security — no exposure to external routing or shared transport.
- Regulatory clarity — data stays within a defined physical path between two known facilities.
For hybrid AI + quantum workloads, this architecture unlocks new possibilities. A neural network running on GPUs at 60 Hudson can exchange parameters in near real time with a quantum circuit running on OQC’s hardware — a quantum-AI feedback loop enabled purely by network design.
Security and Sovereignty by Design
Every component of Metanet’s system was built around the principles of trust and sovereignty.
- Geographic control: Both 60 Hudson Street and 111 8th Avenue quantum facilities reside within regulated jurisdictions; all data exchange occurs inside that boundary.
- Dedicated tenancy: Each customer operates in a logically and physically isolated environment.
- Encrypted orchestration: All job scheduling, key management, and telemetry use post-quantum cryptographic protocols aligned with NIST PQC recommendations.
- Auditable infrastructure: Power, cooling, and access logs are tied to SOC 2 and ISO 27001 controls provided by the data-center partners.
Metanet doesn’t rely on trust — it engineers it.
Use Cases Emerging Today
Financial Optimization
Banks and trading firms can simulate and execute quantum optimization routines for portfolio balancing or risk modeling, confident that no data leaves their private environment.
Pharmaceutical Research
Drug-discovery algorithms can explore molecular interactions using hybrid quantum-classical methods without breaching compliance or data-residency requirements.
Government and Defense
Agencies can experiment with post-quantum cryptography, optimization, and secure communications within a fully sovereign compute environment.
Academic Collaboration
Universities can host entire quantum curricula on Metanet’s platform — offering students access to real hardware under strict data-privacy controls.
How Metanet Differs from Cloud QaaS
| Feature | Cloud Quantum Services | Metanet Private QaaS |
|---|---|---|
| Network Path | Public internet | Dedicated optical fiber |
| Access Model | Shared, multi-tenant | Private, single-tenant |
| Latency | Variable | Sub-1 ms |
| Data Sovereignty | Regional but cloud-controlled | Fully customer-controlled |
| Compliance | Generic | Sector-specific (finance, defense, health) |
| Cost Structure | Pay-per-shot | Subscription + controlled hardware access |
| Performance Guarantees | None | SLA-based deterministic performance |
This difference is fundamental. Cloud QaaS democratizes experimentation; Private QaaS professionalizes deployment.
Building the Quantum Ecosystem
Metanet’s initiative is not only about access — it’s about community. We are building partnerships across the quantum landscape:
- Hardware Collaboration: Oxford Quantum Circuits for superconducting qubits, with additional partnerships planned for trapped-ion and photonic systems.
- Infrastructure Partnership: Interphase via QTD Systems to expand interconnect capacity regionally.
- Hardware Vendors: Dell Technologies and NVIDIA for compute acceleration and orchestration frameworks.
- Education & Research: Universities integrating Metanet’s environment into quantum computing curricula.
Over time, these relationships will form a Quantum Edge Network — multiple private sites interconnected globally, offering consistent sovereign access to diverse quantum processors.
Business Value and Monetization
Metanet’s Private QaaS operates on a subscription and managed-service model. Customers can choose:
- Shared Simulation Access: A cost-effective way for research groups to run simulations and limited quantum jobs.
- Dedicated “Quantum Pod”: A private rack or cage at 111 8th Avenue or 60 Hudson with guaranteed compute, direct interconnect, and management under SLA.
- Enterprise Integration: Custom deployments linked to existing corporate infrastructure, with consulting and training included.
For clients, this model replaces unpredictable pay-per-shot billing with fixed, transparent costs. For Metanet, it builds recurring revenue and deep customer relationships.
Toward a Quantum-Ready Future
Quantum computing is on the same trajectory classical computing followed decades ago — from centralized experimentation to distributed infrastructure.
In the early 2000s, enterprises realized that public clouds couldn’t meet every compliance and latency requirement. They turned to private clouds.
Today, we believe the same shift is needed in quantum.
Metanet’s Private QaaS is the quantum equivalent of the private cloud revolution — a move toward trusted, high-performance, enterprise-grade computation.
Our roadmap extends beyond New York: future nodes in London, Frankfurt, Dallas, and Singapore will interconnect through similar direct-fiber architectures, creating the foundation of a Global Quantum Backbone.
Conclusion: Redefining Quantum Access
Quantum computing will transform industries, but the infrastructure delivering it must evolve first.
Metanet’s platform — anchored at 60 Hudson Street, cross-connected to 111 8th Avenue, and directly linked to OQC’s quantum hardware — represents that evolution:
- Private, not public — data stays within trusted boundaries.
- Low-latency, not best-effort — real-time hybrid computation becomes practical.
- Sovereign, not shared — compliance and control are built in, not added later.
Metanet is building the connective tissue for the quantum era — the first private, sovereign, and high-performance Quantum-as-a-Service platform designed for the real world.
As quantum computing moves from the laboratory to the enterprise, Metanet will stand as the bridge — secure, direct, and ready for the future of computation.
