Hewlett Packard Enterprise CEO Antonio Neri said quantum computing has "tremendous potential" during the kickoff of HPE Discover 2026 in Las Vegas.
The announcement signals a strategic pivot for the company as it seeks to integrate quantum capabilities with artificial intelligence to meet rising enterprise demand. By expanding its quantum partnerships, HPE aims to solve complex computational problems that remain unreachable for classical hardware.
Speaking to thousands of HPE partners and customers [1], Neri said how the company is positioning itself to lead in the next era of computing. He said that the integration of these technologies is essential for maintaining a competitive edge in the global market.
Neri also addressed the infrastructure challenges associated with high-performance computing. He said the company is uniquely positioned to transcend the network bottleneck [2], suggesting that HPE's hardware and software ecosystem can mitigate the data transfer delays that often hinder AI and quantum workflows.
This focus on connectivity extends to the company's broader networking goals. "With our combined HPE networking organization our goal is to deliver the best user and (network) operator experience possible," Neri said [3].
The 2026 event [4] serves as a showcase for how HPE intends to bridge the gap between current data center capabilities and the future of quantum processing. The company is leveraging its existing footprint in the U.S. and international markets to deploy these hybrid environments.
By aligning quantum research with networking efficiency, HPE intends to provide a seamless transition for clients moving from traditional cloud services to quantum-enhanced AI. The company's strategy relies on the belief that the synergy between networking and processing power will unlock new industrial applications.
“"Quantum has a 'tremendous potential'"”
HPE's emphasis on 'transcending the network bottleneck' indicates that the primary hurdle for quantum and AI adoption is no longer just the raw processing power, but the speed at which data moves between systems. By focusing on the intersection of networking and quantum computing, HPE is attempting to move beyond being a hardware provider to becoming the essential orchestrator of hybrid computing environments.
