Frédéric Rivain, CTO of Dashlane on the intersection of quantum computing and cybersecurity
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing Frédéric Rivain, CTO of Dashlane is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the intersection of quantum computing and cybersecurity. Frédéric explains how Dashlane is preparing for the post-quantum era by testing cryptographic algorithms, implementing crypto-agility, and anticipating the “Harvest Now, Decrypt […]
Guest Post: Quantum Communication Networks — The Next Frontier in Secure And Efficient Data Transfer
Guest Post By Yoann Jestin, Ki3 PhotonicsYoann is a PhD in material science and has been a professional researcher since 2002. He is an expert in devices for telecommunications including specialized optical fibers and integrated optics. Contributing Author, Len Zapalowski, Strategic Exits PartnersLen has extensive entrepreneurial success in enterprise software, web infrastructure, robotics, AI, electronics, […]
DARPA is Planning to Expand Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
Insider Brief DARPA is preparing to expand its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) after finding more companies than expected have feasible plans for building practical quantum computers, according to program manager Joe Altepeter. The agency is weeks away from awarding new contracts, he told Breaking Defense. The QBI program is designed to rigorously evaluate quantum computing […]
IonQ Develops Assembly Chamber for Miniaturized Room-Temperature Ion Trap Vacuum Packages
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — IonQ, a contributor in the quantum computing and networking industries, announced the completion of its next-generation ion trap vacuum package prototype intended to realize smaller, more compact, room temperature quantum systems. The company has completed a state-of-the-art assembly chamber capable of manufacturing miniaturized ion trap vacuum packages that can sustain […]
Phasecraft And Quantinuum Launch New Scientific Partnership
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Phasecraft – the quantum algorithms company – is announcing a new scientific partnership with the world’s largest integrated quantum computing company, Quantinuum, as part of Phasecraft’s mission to accelerate the path to quantum advantage. Phasecraft’s quantum algorithms experts will work closely with Quantinuum’s scientists to push the boundaries of what is possible with […]
Canada Allocates Over $5.7M to Sherbrooke Organizations for Quantum Technology Growth
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — In a recent release, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions announced CA$8.1 million (approximately $5.7 million) in financial support for four organizations in Sherbrooke to advance quantum technology development, adoption, and commercialization. The funding is intended to strengthen Quebec’s position in the field while contributing to Canada’s broader National Quantum […]
Microsoft’s Topological Qubit Claim Faces Quantum Community Scrutiny
Insider Brief While lots of fanfare and mainstream praise accompanied Microsoft’s claim of creating the first topological qubit, elements of the quantum community has yet to officially join the parade. The news has sparked debate among quantum computing experts, some of whom are questioning the experiments validity and its interpretation, as well as the implications […]
Northeastern Researcher Wins NSF Award to Cut Costs And Boost Efficiency of Quantum Computing
Insider Brief UNIVERSITY NEWS — Chances are the phone in your pocket is smaller than the one you owned a few years ago. The same trend applies to other personal computers and electronic devices. However, modern semiconductor components are about as small as they can get, sparking growing interest in new computing modalities such as […]
Silicon Quantum Computing Executes High-Fidelity Grover’s Algorithm Without QEC, But Scaling Challenges Remain
Insider Brief: In searching a vast, unstructured database, one with billions of entries, no shortcuts, and no indexes, a classical computer would check each entry one by one, a process that could take an impractical amount of time. Grover’s algorithm, one of the foundational algorithms in quantum computing, provides a fundamentally different approach, with the […]
Germany-Singapore Partnership to Advance Quantum Communication and Security
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — In a recent release, the Dieter Schwarz Foundation and the National University of Singapore announced a collaboration intended to accelerate research in quantum communication and security. The partnership will support the Centre for Quantum Technologies at NUS, with a goal to strengthen international cooperation and drive advancements in quantum science. […]