UC Irvine Scientists Say New State of Quantum Matter Could Lead to Better Computing in Deep Space
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have discovered a new state of quantum matter. The state exists within a material that the team reports could lead to a new era of self-charging computers and ones capable of withstanding the challenges of deep space travel. “It’s a new phase of […]
Study Proposes Scalable Path for Photonic Quantum Computing Using Quantum Dots
Insider Brief A new study looks to lay out a comprehensive and practical blueprint for building a scalable photonic quantum computer using deterministic quantum dot emitters, offering a potentially lower-depth, fault-tolerant architecture that bypasses many of the barriers that have hindered the field. The research, conducted by scientists from the University of Copenhagen, Sparrow Quantum […]
What University-Based Quantum Startups Can Learn From The Corporate Startup Playbook
Insider Brief University-based startups often begin with strong science, but a new study suggests they lag in execution — and that gap matters for commercial success, especially in fields like quantum technology. The theoretical analysis, published in The Journal of Technology Transfer, finds that university startup entrepreneurs (USEs) consistently underperform their corporate counterparts (CSEs), despite […]
OQC Appoints Gerald Mullally as CEO to Lead Global Growth
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), Europe’s leading quantum computing company, today confirmed the appointment of Gerald Mullally as Chief Executive Officer. Mullally has served as interim CEO since June 2024 and now assumes the role permanently, following approval by the Board of Directors. Mullally’s appointment follows a pivotal period of growth […]
IonQ Appoints Marco Pistoia as Senior Vice President of Industry Relations
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Marco Pistoia as Senior Vice President of Industry Relations. Pistoia is a renowned IBM inventor, quantum computing leader, and former Global Head of Applied Research and Quantum Computing at JPMorganChase, where he achieved […]
Quantum Computers Help Quantum Sensors Think Smarter, Cornell Study Finds
Insider Brief In the quantum world, computing and sensing are often treated as separate fields within the broader quantum technology landscape. That may change, according to a study from Cornell University that investigates how quantum computers can be used not just to process information, but to process signals from quantum sensors more intelligently. The quantum-on-quantum […]
The Quantum Economy Podcast: Quantum Natives with John Levy and Anders Indset
Insider Brief: In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, SEEQC co-founder and CEO John Levy joins host Anders Indset to unpack some of the most critical challenges and opportunities facing the quantum computing industry today from the technical roadblocks in scaling superconducting chips to the broader implications for markets and infrastructure. Levy brings decades […]
Trade Deals May be a Hopeful Sign, But Tariffs Still Threaten U.S. Quantum Leadership
Insider Brief A newly announced trade agreement between U.S. and the European Union has averted a full-scale trade war, but looming tariffs on critical imports continue to pose a direct threat to one of America’s most strategically vital sectors: quantum technology. While President Donald Trump touts the deal as a win for U.S. industry, experts […]
Quantum Metric Unlocks Room-Temperature Control in Exotic Magnet
Insider Brief A study published in Nature Communications demonstrates that a magnetic crystal, a quantum magnet known as terbium manganese tin — TbMn₆Sn₆ — can exhibit strong and tunable quantum transport effects at room temperature, a rare feat that could help bridge quantum theory with next-generation electronics. Researchers from Monash University, the Weizmann Institute, and […]
Quantum Could be ‘Threat And Shield’ For Tomorrow’s Warfighters, Strategists Suggest
Insider Brief With its potential to both crack secret plans and conceal them more effectively than ever before, quantum computing as a disruptive force that is reshaping thinking around military deception, according to a recent report from New America. The study, authored by retired Australian Army officer Mick Ryan and defense strategist P.W. Singer, draws […]