IBM has successfully connected and cooled two modular cryogenic quantum systems, a significant step towards their 2029 goal of delivering the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer, codenamed Starling. This new modular, box-shaped architecture offers increased wiring space and improved thermal management, enabling the linking of hundreds of quantum chips. This development is crucial for scaling quantum computers and overcoming infrastructure bottlenecks that have hindered progress. The system aims to achieve at least 1,000 programmable qubits by 2027. What are your thoughts on this modular approach to scaling quantum hardware?

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