JIJ and Kobe Steel Sign Framework Agreement to Advance Quantum Computing Adoption
Insider Brief Press release – JIJ Inc. (“JIJ”) today announced that it has signed a framework agreement with Kobe Steel, Ltd. (“Kobe Steel”) to advance the adoption of quantum computing technologies across the KOBELCO Group. Under the agreement, the companies will launch a multi-year initiative to establish a Quantum Center of Excellence (“Quantum CoE”)*1 and […]
IQM Shares Begin Trading After Nasdaq Debut
Insider Brief IQM Quantum Computers’ American depositary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market today (July 2, 2026), falling 95 cents, or about 7.5%, in early trading after the quantum computing company completed its merger with special purpose acquisition company Real Asset Acquisition Corp. The company’s American depositary shares fell sharply — bout […]
Qolab Secures $54.2 Million in Series B to Advance Superconducting Quantum Computing
Insider Brief Press release – Qolab Inc., a leader in quantum computing hardware, today announced the initial closings of its Series B Preferred Stock financing, which, together with the conversion of an aggregate of $12.6 million in convertible securities and a commitment for an aggregate of $10 million in future convertible securities, represents total funding […]
Pasqal and Aeponyx Launch Canadian PIC Packaging Center for Quantum Technologies
Insider Brief Press release – Pasqal, through its Canadian subsidiary Aeponyx, today announced the creation of a specialized center of competency focused on assembling and packaging key components used in quantum and advanced sensing technologies in Canada. The Center of Competency in Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Packaging for quantum and sensing applications will be based […]
CCRAFT Raises $7.8 Million to Expand Swiss Photonic Chip Foundry
Insider Brief Press release – As the global race for AI and quantum technologies accelerates, Swiss deep-tech company CCRAFT is building industrial-scale manufacturing capacity for photonic chips in Neuchâtel. The company aims to position Switzerland at the forefront of one of the most important enabling technologies of the digital economy. Photonic chip manufacturer CCRAFT has […]
Single Ion Detector Could Lead to Improvements in Quantum Computers and Sensors
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Single electrically charged atoms – ions – have been successfully used for some time as quantum bits in quantum computers and quantum sensors. Unlike the bulky ion traps of the early years, there are now miniaturised chips in which ions can be trapped and manipulated only a hair’s breadth above […]
Why Asia’s Quantum Ambitions Need Post-Quantum Security
Guest Post by David Holtzman, Executive Chair at Naoris Quantum Protocol The White House’s June 22 executive order, which accelerates quantum computing efforts and places post-quantum cryptography firmly on the agenda, reflects a growing recognition that quantum readiness now sits alongside broader national security planning. Across Asia, governments have been moving in the same direction […]
QNu Labs Partners with SAGA Consultants to Expand Quantum Security Services
Insider Brief Press release – QNu Labs (www.qnulabs.com), a global leader in end-to-end hybrid quantum cybersecurity solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with SAGA Consultants, a U.S. based technology consulting firm, to expand the reach of quantum safe cybersecurity solutions across global markets. The collaboration brings together QNu Labs‘ expertise in quantum cryptography and secure […]
UCF Scientist Develops New Approach to Reduce Quantum Computing Errors
Insider Brief Quantum computers could one day solve problems beyond the reach of even the world’s most powerful supercomputers, accelerating everything from drug discovery to the development of advanced materials and cleaner energy technologies. But the fragile quantum states that make such machines possible are notoriously easy to disrupt. Even tiny changes in the environment – such as stray radio waves, […]
Shanghai Launches Quantum Computing Hub as Chinese Cities Compete for Industry Leadership
Insider Brief Shanghai has launched a dedicated quantum computing industrial hub, hoping to incubate hundreds of quantum computing companies as cities across the country compete to become centers for the emerging technology. The Shanghai Quantum Computing Future Industry Incubation Zone officially opened Tuesday in the city’s Xuhui district with an initial group of 26 quantum […]