JPMorgan Chase Taps Former State Street Executive to Lead Quantum, Advanced Tech Research Team
Insider Brief JPMorgan Chase has replaced the head of its advanced research team focused on quantum computing and other emerging technologies, CNBC is reporting. This move may signal a reinvigoration in the bank’s internal strategy for next-generation innovation. The banking giant has hired Rob Otter, a former State Street executive, to lead its Global Technology […]
QED-C Holds Second Annual Quantum Technologies Showcase on Capitol Hill
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — – The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C®), the world’s premier association of pioneers in quantum technology, yesterday held its second Quantum Technologies Showcase on the Hill. Twenty-six QED-C member companies demonstrated quantum technology, providing a rare opportunity for members of Congress, congressional staff, other government officials, the media, and the public […]
Scientists Put Electronic-Photonic Quantum System on a Chip
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Scientists from Boston University, UC Berkeley, and Northwestern University have reported the world’s first electronic–photonic–quantum system on a chip, according to a study published in Nature Electronics. The system combines quantum light sources and stabilizing electronics using a standard 45-nanometer semiconductor manufacturing process to produce reliable streams of correlated photon pairs […]
D-Wave: More Than One-Quarter of Surveyed Business Leaders Expect Quantum Optimization to Deliver $5 Million or Higher ROI Within First Year of Adoption
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, announced the results of a new study today that highlights the potential for quantum optimization to create value across industries. According to the […]
Quantum Could Reshape Industry, Says BofA—But No Coverage For Now
Insider Brief Although stopping short of official recommendations, Bank of America analysts say quantum computing could be among the most transformative technologies of the coming decade, with wide-reaching consequences for finance, cybersecurity, logistics and healthcare. In its latest report on next-generation computing, the Bank of America Institute positions quantum alongside high-performance, neuromorphic, spatial and edge […]
Q-volution 2025: A Global Youth-Led Initiative Exploring Quantum Through Learning, Creativity, and Community
Insider Brief: In celebration of the International Year of Quantum, Girls in Quantum has launched Q-volution, a free, fully virtual conference designed to make quantum science more accessible, inclusive, and engaging for learners of all backgrounds. Running from July 28 to August 1, 2025, Q-volution is the organization’s largest event to date, with five days […]
UK’s £2 Billion Compute Roadmap Signals Country’s Ambition For Quantum Leadership
Insider Brief The UK government has moved quantum computing closer to the center of its national infrastructure strategy, committing to a multi-year plan that integrates quantum systems into a broader effort to overhaul the country’s compute capabilities. In the 2025 UK Compute Roadmap, published by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, officials outlined a […]
Method Enables On-Chip Integration of Quantum Dot Lasers for Photonic Circuits
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — III-V semiconductor lasers can be monolithically integrated with photonic chips by directly growing a crystalline layer of laser material, such as indium arsenide, on silicon substrate. However, photonic chips with such integrated laser source are challenging to manufacture due to mismatch between structures or properties of III-V semiconductor material and […]
Guest Post — Practical Quantum Advantage in the Context of Quantum AI: Rise of the Hybrid Systems
Guest Post by Dr. Myles E. Mangram, Founder & CEO of aiDA Technologies LLC Forget Skynet, killer bots, and the grim prophesies of sci-fi lore—this isn’t that kind of “rise.” While the phrase “Rise of the Machines” may conjure visions of rogue AIs declaring war on humanity, the reality unfolding in today’s computing landscape is […]
Researchers Push for Open-Source Quantum Tools to Break Critical Industry Bottlenecks
Insider Brief A new article in Nature Reviews Physics argues that open-source development in quantum computing could ease growing pains across the industry by lowering R&D costs, improving benchmarking and expanding the available talent pool. Unlike classical computing, where open-source efforts such as Linux and RISC-V emerged after commercial products gained traction, quantum computing remains […]