Making Nuclear Power Quantum-Safe: Research Team Conducts First-Ever Tests QKD in Nuclear Reactor
Insider Brief Researchers from Purdue University, Toshiba, and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have successfully demonstrated quantum-secure communications in a functioning nuclear reactor. The team implemented quantum key distribution (QKD) on Purdue’s PUR-1 reactor, marking what appears to be the first experimental integration of quantum encryption technology in a live nuclear […]
Study Finds Security Flaw in World’s First Quantum Satellite
Insider Brief A new analysis finds that Micius, the first satellite built for quantum communication, may have been vulnerable to hacking, despite claims of unbreakable security grounded in the laws of quantum physics. The study concludes that time synchronization mismatches between laser diodes on board the satellite created a side channel that could have allowed […]
New Report Helps Europe Charts Aggressive Course to Lead Global Quantum Race
Insider Brief A new report lays out an ambitious plan for the European Union to dominate the future of quantum technologies, combining research, infrastructure, and industry strategies into a unified blueprint aimed at global competitiveness, technological sovereignty, and economic resilience. Produced by expert working groups (WGs) from all 27 EU member states and coordinated by […]
Is a Quantum-Cryptography Apocalypse Imminent?
By The Conversation Keith Martin, Professor, Information Security Group, Royal Holloway University of London Will quantum computers crack cryptographic codes and cause a global security disaster? You might certainly get that impression from a lot of news coverage, the latest of which reports new estimates that it might be 20 times easier to crack such codes than […]
IonQ Reports Completion of Lightsynq Acquisition
Insider Brief IonQ has completed its acquisition of Lightsynq Technologies, adding a suite of quantum networking technologies and more than 20 quantum memory-related patents to its portfolio, in a move that could push the company closer to delivering interconnected, data center-scale quantum systems. The deal, which closed on May 30 and was disclosed in a […]
Pasqal Acquires Photonics Innovator AEPONYX to Accelerate the Race to Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, today announced the acquisition of AEPONYX, a Canadian pioneer in photonic integrated circuits (PICs) – specialized chips in precise light control and manipulation. This strategic move strengthens Pasqal’s hardware platform and accelerates the company’s roadmap to fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC), a critical […]
Infleqtion Raises $100 Million Series C
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Infleqtion, the only company actively commercializing atom-based quantum systems across computing, sensing, and precision timing, announced a $100 million Series C funding round backed by new, existing, and strategic investors, including Glynn Capital, Counterpoint Global (Morgan Stanley), S32, SAIC and others. Having generated almost $30 million in revenue last year […]
China Sets 2030 Metrology Goals in Push for Chip, Quantum And Rare Earth Precision
Insider Brief China has announced an ambitious five-year plan to overhaul its metrology capabilities, targeting strategic breakthroughs in semiconductor measurement and quantum sensing that could shape the future of global technology supply chains. The 2030 action plan, released by the State Administration for Market Regulation in May, outlines a sweeping effort to close gaps in […]
SemiQon Demonstrates Large-scale Characterization of Quantum Dot Qubits
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — After announcing the world’s first cryogenically optimized CMOS transistor in late 2024, SemiQon has achieved new milestones in addressing the core challenges with scalability of quantum computers. Using its ultra-low-power cryogenic CMOS, SemiQon has now been able to demonstrate large-scale characterization of quantum dot qubits. SemiQon has entered the era […]
Finland to Lead EU Quantum Defense Project Targeting Battlefield Applications
Insider Brief Finland will lead a new European defense initiative aimed at exploring quantum technologies for military use, marking a strategic push by the European Union into next-generation warfare capabilities, the Helsinki Times reported Friday. The program — called Quantum Enablers for Strategic Advantage (Quest) — one of 11 new defense projects launched under the […]