Alice & Bob Improves Quantum Error Correction by ‘Squeezing’ Cat Qubits
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Alice & Bob, a frontrunner in the race for fault-tolerant quantum computing, today announced a significant advancement in cat qubit technology to reduce errors in quantum computers. Cat qubits are a relatively recent innovation in superconducting qubit designs that Alice & Bob has been pioneering since 2020 and that recently […]
IonQ Raises $360M Through ATM Program, Terminates Offering After Meeting Capital Needs
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — IonQ, Inc., a company in the quantum computing and quantum networking industries, today announced that under its “at-the-market” equity offering program it has sold a total of 16,038,460 shares of its common stock for an aggregate amount of approximately $372.6 million, netting aggregate proceeds of approximately $360 million. The Company […]
UKRI and Innovate UK Award Over $15M to Fund 10 Projects Through the Quantum Missions Pilot Program
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — According to a recent announcement from UKRI and Innovate UK, over £12 million (approximately $15.5 million) has been allocated across ten projects to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of quantum computing and quantum networks. The funding, awarded through the Quantum Missions pilot competition, is intended to support the expansion of […]
Oxford Ionics Selected For Quantum Missions Pilot to Upgrade NQCC Testbed
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Oxford Ionics, a world leader in trapped-ion quantum computing, today announced that it has been selected by the UK’s DSIT and Innovate UK for the Quantum Missions pilot to unlock scalable and commercially-useful quantum computing. The Quantum Missions Pilot programme is investing in quantum computing and projects that remove technological […]
Quantum Pulses Could Help Preserve Qubit Stability, Researchers Report
Insider Brief A new study suggests that applying periodic electromagnetic pulses to quantum bits can dramatically slow down the loss of quantum information, a challenge that has long hindered practical quantum computing. Researchers found that under specific conditions, a technique called periodic dynamical decoupling (PDD) could entirely counteract the effects of quantum noise, helping qubits […]
Quantum Technologies Are Changing Our World – What Does New Zealand Need to be Part of The Next Revolution?
By David Hutchinson, Professor in Theoretical Physics, University of Otago For The Conversation As part of a major reform of the science sector, the government plans to set up a research organisation focused on emerging technologies, including quantum technologies. The first quantum revolution – based on understanding how electrons behave in semiconductors to make computer chips […]
Fermioniq, QuiX Quantum, and Deltares Partner to Develop Quantum Solutions for Hydrodynamic Modeling and Water Management
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — To harness the power of quantum computing for real-world applications, Fermioniq, QuiX Quantum, and Deltares have partnered to discover quantum modeling solutions that will improve water management and infrastructure. This collaboration brings together three uniquely positioned organizations with complementary expertise on the topic of quantum improvements for hydro simulations: Together, […]
UMD and Xanadu Partner to Expand QLab’s Quantum Research, Education, and Industry Collaboration
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — According to a recent release, the University of Maryland and quantum computing firm Xanadu have entered into a partnership comitted to supporting innovation, workforce development, and commercialization in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. The three-year agreement makes Xanadu an industry partner in UMD’s National Quantum Laboratory, a user facility that […]
DLR and BSI’s QUANTITY Initiative To Strengthen Cryptographic Security Against Quantum Algorithms
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — According to a recent release, the German Federal Office for Information Security and the German Aerospace Center have launched QUANTITY, a strategic initiative to evaluate cryptographic security alongside the active development of quantum computing. The project, which runs until June 2026, focuses on assessing the impact of quantum algorithms on […]
Major Debate Continues to Swirl Around Majorana Findings
Insider Brief The clashes over Microsoft’s quantum computing claims are continuing, with top quantum executives questioning whether Microsoft’s newly announced chip delivers on its promises, according to a story in Quartz. The dispute surfaced the same day Microsoft introduced its Majorana 1 chip, which the company said was built with a novel material — called […]