Quantumy McQuantumface? Aquark Deploys Cold Atom Quantum Tech Underwater in Boaty McBoatface Test
Insider Brief A UK startup has achieved a first in quantum sensing by successfully trapping ultra-cold atoms underwater—potentially opening the door to a new era of quantum-enabled devices designed to work beyond the lab. Aquark Technologies, based in Southampton and backed by NATO’s DIANA Accelerator Programme, completed a trial of its cold atom technology aboard […]
Oxford Instruments NanoScience Installs Two of its Largest Modular Dilution Refrigerators
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Oxford Instruments NanoScience is delighted to announce that it has installed the first two of a number of its largest modular dilution refrigerators, the ProteoxQX. The bespoke ProteoxQX systems allow its customer to scale significantly past current dilution fridge limitations to deliver their roadmap. The achievement demonstrates Oxford Instruments’ leading […]
Scientists Say New Species in Quantum Zoo Could Lead to Topological Quantum Computers
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — There are a seemingly endless number of quantum states that describe quantum matter and the strange phenomena that emerge when large numbers of electrons interact. For decades, many of these states have been theoretical: mathematical and computational predictions potentially hiding among real-life materials—a zoo, as many scientists are coming to […]
Keyfactor Expands Post-Quantum Security Capabilities Across Its Cryptographic Solutions Portfolio
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Keyfactor, the industry leader in digital trust for modern enterprises, announced upcoming and recent considerable post-quantum capabilities to Keyfactor Command, Keyfactor EJBCA, Bouncy Castle, and more, highlighting the company’s continued leadership and momentum in post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently published a recommended PQC timeline to […]
Classiq and Wolfram Join CERN’s Open Quantum Institute to Develop Quantum Optimization for Smart Power Grids
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — Classiq, a leading quantum software development company, and Wolfram Research, a pioneer in computational technology, today announced their selection to join CERN’s Open Quantum Institute (OQI), an initiative aimed at enabling global, inclusive access to quantum computing technologies. As part of this effort, the two organizations will collaborate on applying […]
IonQ Deepens Engagement in Asia with Megazone Cloud Discussions Amid Recent Japan, South Korea Partnerships
Insider Brief: IonQ’s continued focus on the Asia-Pacific continues as, during a meeting earlier this month, the company deepened its collaboration with South Korea’s Megazone Cloud, a major AI and cloud service provider. According to a news release from Korean outlet Wowtv, IonQ executives, including Chairman Peter Chapman and CFO Thomas Kramer, met with Megazone […]
Innovate UK Awards TreQ-Led Consortium £1.65 Million to Create Open Architecture Quantum Testbed
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Innovate UK has awarded TreQ and a consortium of partners including Rigetti, Oxford Ionics, Q-CTRL, and Qruise, £1.65 million to develop an Open Architecture Quantum (OAQ) Testbed. The grant was announced last week by Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology within a £121 million investment in quantum technology. It is part of the Quantum Missions […]
Rigetti to Lead £3.5 Million Innovate UK’s Quantum Missions Pilot Competition to Advance Quantum Error Correction
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Rigetti UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, today announced that it has been selected as one of the winners of Innovate UK’s Quantum Missions pilot competition to benchmark and enhance quantum error correction (QEC) […]
UbiQD Secures $20 Million in Series B Funding to Scale Quantum Dot Technology
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — UbiQD®, a global leader in quantum dot (QD) technology, today announced the close of its $20 million Series B financing round. The round was led by Phoenix Venture Partners (PVP), with participation from Builders VC, Azura Group, Builders Vision, Stout Street Capital, Seraph Partners, Scout Ventures, New Mexico Vintage Fund, […]
No Killer App Yet? Why Quantum Needs Theorists More Than Ever
Insider Brief After decades of progress and billions in funding, quantum computing stands on the brink of maturity. But one persistent question looms over the industry: Are quantum computers actually good for anything? That question is at the heart of a new post published by Robbie King, a doctoral student at Caltech, on Quantum Frontiers, […]