NTT Focuses on Light For Cleaner, Scalable Path to Quantum Computing
Insider Brief Japan is advancing a room-temperature quantum computing strategy built on light rather than electricity, a move that researchers say could reshape the race for faster, cleaner and more scalable machines. Japanese technology conglomerate NTT, working with quantum developer OptQC, is promoting optical quantum computing as a lower-power alternative to the ultra-cold, energy-hungry systems […]
In Quantum Signaling Advance, Stanford Researchers Demonstrate ‘Smaller, Simpler, Cheaper’ Nanoscale Optical Device
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Present-day quantum computers are big, expensive, and impractical, operating at temperatures near -459 degrees Fahrenheit, or “absolute zero.” In a new paper, however, materials scientists at Stanford University introduce a new nanoscale optical device that works at room temperature to entangle the spin of photons (particles of light) and electrons to […]
Niobium Raises $23M+ to Advance Next-Gen FHE Hardware
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Niobium, a leading custom silicon provider for fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) platforms, today announced the close of a $23 million-plus oversubscribed follow-on investment to its seed round. The capital will accelerate the development of Niobium’s second-generation FHE platforms and support its transition from prototype to production-ready silicon suitable for customer […]
STFC Hartree Centre and Quantum Dice Join Forces to Bring Quantum Technology to Industry
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre has joined forces with Quantum Dice to bring groundbreaking quantum technologies to industry. Together, they’re combining the Hartree Centre’s expertise in AI and high-performance computing (HPC) with Quantum Dice’s cutting-edge quantum random number generator (QRNG) and probabilistic computing technologies. True Randomness […]
Delft Circuits Names Martin Danoesastro CEO and Extends Funding Round
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Delft Circuits, a pioneer in high-density I/O solutions for quantum computers, today announces the appointment of Martin Danoesastro as Chief Executive Officer, and an €8 million extension of the company’s previous financing round, bringing the total capital raised to €15 million. The appointment comes during a period of strong momentum […]
AI in Quantum Computing: Why NVIDIA-lead Researchers Say It’s Key
Insider Brief Artificial intelligence may now be the most important tool for solving quantum computing’s most stubborn problems. That is the core argument of a new research review from a 28-author team led by NVIDIA, which reports that AI is beginning to outperform traditional engineering methods in nearly every layer of the quantum-computing stack. At […]
Qolab Deploys First Superconducting-Qubit Devices at The IQCC
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — QM Inc. has announced the Israeli Quantum Computing Center (IQCC) has become the world’s first facility to deploy Qolab’s pioneering superconducting qubit device. Professor John Martinis, Qolab founder and 2025 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, made the announcement today in Tel Aviv, Israel, together with IQCC executives. The collaboration marks […]
QMill and ÉTS Strengthen Partnership to Advance Quantum Algorithm Research
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The Finnish quantum algorithm and software company QMill and Montréal-based École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) have agreed on the terms of their strategic research collaboration to conduct deep-tech research as well as to test, and benchmark algorithms relevant to real-world challenges together —helping to narrow the gap between theoretical quantum […]
Horizon Quantum Now Operates Its Own Quantum System in Singapore
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Horizon Quantum Computing Pte. Ltd. (“Horizon Quantum”), a pioneer of software infrastructure for quantum applications, today announced that it has completed the assembly and integration of a first quantum computer at its Singapore headquarters. The system is now fully operational. Assembled from components and operated directly by Horizon Quantum’s team, this system […]
Quantum Brilliance Names Brian Wong as Independent Board Chair
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quantum Brilliance (QB), a global leader in diamond-based quantum technology, today announced that technology industry executive Brian Wong has been appointed as the Independent Board Chair. In this role, Wong will work with the board and executive team to provide guidance and strategic insight to help advance QB’s mission to turn […]