Strangeworks Acquires Quantagonia to Create Global Leader in Applied AI, Optimization And Quantum Computing

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Strangeworks, the leading provider of quantum and high-performance computing software, today announced the acquisition of Quantagonia, a pioneering company specializing in advanced optimization and AI-powered decision-making solutions. The combined entity will build on Strangeworks’ existing solutions, unlocking vast market opportunities by seamlessly integrating Quantagonia’s expertise in mathematical optimization, HybridSolver orchestration […]
Mitsui Works With Quantinuum and QSimulate to Launch Quantum-Integrated Chemistry Platform

Insider Brief Mitsui & Co. has formally launched a new quantum-enabled chemistry platform, QIDO, in collaboration with U.S.-based Quantinuum and QSimulate. The system, designed to accelerate the discovery of new materials and pharmaceuticals, blends classical and quantum computing resources to streamline complex chemical calculation, according to a story in Nikkei and a Quantinuum blog post. […]
IQM to Integrate Quantum Computer Into Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s HPC Systems

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) today announced it has selected IQM Radiance as its first-ever purchased on-premises quantum computer to be integrated into high-performance computing (HPC) systems at ORNL. IQM Radiance 20-qubit quantum computer is based on superconducting technology and aimed at accelerating hybrid quantum-classical application […]
In Initial Stages of Quantum Computing Commercialization, Sales Stats Show IBM Leads in Quantum Deal Value, IQM in Units Sold

Insider Brief Although the initial figures of the global sales of quantum computers remain opaque, an essential piece of the puzzle in improving our understanding of the contours of this fast-emerging industry is beginning to shape. Questions remain, but this picture does offer some a glimpse of the new leaders in quantum sales. According to […]
Former HSBC CEO Colin Bell Joins OQC Board

PRESS RELEASE – OQC, a global leader in quantum computing, today announced the appointment of Colin Bell, former CEO of HSBC Bank plc and HSBC Europe, to its Board of Directors. The appointment highlights the pivotal role quantum computing is set to play in transforming global finance and strengthening resilience across sectors such as security […]
Scientists Take Steps to ‘Accelerate’ Quantum

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Researchers at the University of Basel have made a quantum bit faster and more robust at the same time. In the future, this could help in the development of quantum computers. There are high hopes for quantum computers: they are supposed to perform specific calculations much faster than current supercomputers […]
Palo Alto Networks Announces New Security Solutions For The Quantum Era

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Palo Alto Networks® (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, announced two new security solutions to help organizations confidently navigate the evolving quantum landscape, and to keep pace with highly dynamic cloud and AI environments. These innovations provide enterprises with the visibility, agility and robust defenses needed to accelerate their quantum readiness […]
Quantum Insider Webinar to Spotlight Commercial Use Cases and Industry Readiness

Panel event with Fujitsu, Quantinuum, Oxford Instruments, and D-Wave to explore how quantum is being used to solve real-world problems today Quantum technology is no longer confined to physics labs or academic journals. From optimizing global supply chains to simulating chemical reactions, quantum systems and infrastructure are increasingly being deployed to tackle practical challenges in […]
The Quantum Economy Podcast: Quantum-Ready Enterprise with Krysta Svore and Anders Indset

Insider Brief: In this week’s episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, host Anders Indset is joined by Dr. Krysta Svore, Technical Fellow and Vice President of Advanced Quantum Development at Microsoft Azure Quantum, for a conversation on what it means for enterprises and societies to be truly “quantum-ready.” As one of the leaders driving Microsoft’s […]
Qunova Closes $10 Million Series A Funding Round

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — – Qunova Computing, a developer of software applications designed with the goal of bringing quantum advantage to the chemical, pharmaceutical and industrial engineering sectors, today announces it has raised Series A funding in the amount of $10 million USD (13.5 billion Korean Won). Investors participating in the round include GS […]