Chinese Firm Releases Open-Source Quantum Operating System For Public Download

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Insider Brief A Chinese company has released its first domestically developed quantum computer operating system for public download, a move that officials say is a step toward open development and broader industrial deployment. The operating system, called Origin Pilot, was made available online this week, according to the Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center, as […]

French National Quantum Update: February 2026

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Executive Brief February may be the shortest month of the year, but France’s quantum policymakers, entrepreneurs and researchers have taken advantage of every day to broaden and deepen their impact in the global quantum ecosystem. President Emmanuel Macron used the AI Action Summit in New Delhi to position France and India as a “third force” […]

The Quantum Insider Strengthens Its Role as The Intelligence Center of The Quantum Industry With Appointment of Matt Cimaglia as Senior Advisor

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Insider Brief The Quantum Insider today announced that Matt Cimaglia has joined the organization as Senior Advisor, further reinforcing its position as a central intelligence and communications platform for the rapidly developing quantum technology sector. Cimaglia is the Founder and Managing Partner of Quantum Coast Capital, an investment firm focused on quantum technologies and their […]

Xanadu and Lockheed Martin Announce Quantum Machine Learning Research Collaboration

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Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Xanadu, a global leader in quantum computing software and quantum-photonic hardware, today announced a new research initiative with Lockheed Martin, the global defense and technology company, to advance the foundational theory and emerging applications of Quantum Machine Learning (QML). The research will focus on generative models, machine learning techniques that […]

D-Wave Reports 179% Revenue Jump in 2025 as Bookings Accelerate

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Insider Brief D-Wave Quantum reported sharply higher revenue and gross margins in 2025, underscoring growing commercial traction for its quantum systems even as operating losses widened amid stepped-up investment and accounting charges. According to a statement, the Palo Alto-founded company, now trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker QBTS, said revenue for […]

SkyWater Technology Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2025 Results

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Insider Brief SkyWater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYT) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025 ended December 28, 2025. Previously Announced Agreement to Acquire SkyWater Technology: On January 26, 2026, IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantum company, and SkyWater Technology, the largest exclusively U.S.-based, pure-play semiconductor foundry, announced they […]

QUDORA and ParityQC Partner to Optimize Quantum Algorithms for Trapped-Ion Systems 

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Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — QUDORA, a leading german full-stack quantum computing developer, and ParityQC, the quantum architecture company, announce a strategic partnership to optimize quantum algorithm performance on trapped-ion hardware platforms.  QUDORA develops quantum computing systems based on trapped-ion technology, including the hardware, control systems, and system integration. ParityQC specializes in hardware-aware quantum architecture, resulting in scalable blueprints for quantum hardware and algorithms. […]

Institutional Investors Trim Stakes in Quantum Computing Stocks

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Insider Brief Institutional investors trimmed their ownership stakes in three publicly traded quantum computing companies in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to newly filed securities disclosures, in what could be a signal of growing caution around quantum investments. As reported by Motley Fool, data compiled by WhaleWisdom.com from fourth-quarter Form 13F filings show that […]

Quantum XChange Adds EUCC Compliance Mode to Phio TX

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Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quantum XChange today announced the latest release of its cryptographic management platform Phio TX® which introduces a new European Union Cybersecurity Certification (EUCC) compliance mode and significant enhancements to its Hive architecture to support massive-scale, distributed deployments. The release marks a critical milestone toward full EUCC validation for Phio TX and […]

Luxembourg Launches Joint R&D Call for AI, Data, and Quantum Projects

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Insider Brief The Ministry of the Economy and the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), in collaboration with Luxinnovation, have launched a joint call for research and development projects focused on Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Quantum Technologies, fundsforngos reported. The initiative is intended to promote collaboration between companies and public research institutions, accelerate deployment of […]