KETS Quantum Security Futureproofs Critical Infrastructure For Government Contract
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — KETS Quantum Security has completed development of a security-hardened and scalable quantum key distribution (QKD) prototype. The unique system is designed to protect critical infrastructure, including telecommunications networks and was funded by a £1.7m Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) government contract. Awarded by Innovate UK, as part of the National Quantum Technologies Programme, BT was consulted […]
Finland’s Quantum Strategy Published, Outlines Eight Measures to Strengthen Nation’s Leadership Position in Quantum
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quantum technology promises an unprecedented leap in computing power, telecommunication security and sensor ability to measure physical quantities. According to Finland’s quantum technology strategy published on 24th April 2025, resources are necessary for the research and development of these technologies and their application and the time to invest in them […]
Quantum Startups Secure $1 Billion+ in Q1 as Commercial Race Accelerates
Insider Brief A surge in private funding for quantum computing firms marked the first quarter of 2025, signaling renewed confidence in commercializing the once-theoretical technology. More than $1.2 billion flowed into the sector in the first three months of the year, up 125% from the same quarter last year, according to data from The Quantum […]
Spain Launches $860 Million Quantum Strategy to Boost National Industry and Secure Digital Sovereignty
Insider Brief Spain is entering the global quantum race with a national plan that aims to position the country as a leader in quantum technologies while shielding its digital infrastructure from future threats. Unveiled at the OECD Global Technology Forum in Madrid, Spain’s first-ever National Quantum Technologies Strategy will invest over €800 million ($860 million […]
Quantum Network Goes the Distance Using Existing Telecom Infrastructure
Insider Brief A team of scientists has successfully transmitted secure quantum information across 254 kilometers of commercial fiber-optic cable in Germany, marking a key milestone for practical quantum networks. The study, published in Nature by researchers at Toshiba Europe, demonstrates that quantum communication based on optical coherence can be deployed over long distances using standard […]
IQM to Deploy Poland’s First Superconducting Quantum Computer
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The first quantum computer in Poland developed by IQM Quantum Computers, a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, will be operational at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology (WUST) in the second quarter of this year. This instalment of a full-stack quantum computer marks a critical milestone in the country’s […]
D-Wave, Davidson Technologies Near Installation Completion of Alabama’s First On-Site Annealing Quantum Computer
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, and Davidson Technologies, Inc. (“Davidson”), a mission-driven technology company supporting U.S. Department of Defense and aerospace customers, today announced that the physical assembly of a D-Wave Advantage2 annealing quantum system is complete at Davidson’s headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama. […]
Scientists Speed Up the Groundwork Essential for Quantum Computing
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quantum computers promise to speed calculations dramatically in some key areas such as computational chemistry and high-speed networking. But they’re so different from today’s computers that scientists need to figure out the best ways to feed them information to take full advantage. The data must be packed in new ways, customized […]
Diraq Demonstrates Key Performance Benchmark: Violation of Bell’s Inequality in Silicon Spin Qubit Technology
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — A team of Diraq researchers has achieved an important milestone – demonstrating violation of Bell’s inequality in gate-defined quantum dots – a key performance benchmark for qubit fidelity and quantum entanglement. This achievement underscores the importance of innovation in high-fidelity control and qubit entanglement to overcome the fundamental challenges of quantum operation. […]
IonQ and Toyota Tsusho Align to Distibute Quantum Computing Solutions Across Japanese Industries
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — IonQ, Inc., a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, today announced a pivotal flagship distributor partnership with Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho) to accelerate quantum computing in Japan. This milestone marks IonQ’s entrance into the Japanese market – reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing quantum computing opportunities globally. […]