Bristol Physicist Dr. Shuqiu Wang Wins £943K UKRI Award to Advance Quantum Matter Research
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — University of Bristol physicist Dr. Shuqiu Wang has been awarded a prestigious £942,830 UKRI New Investigator Award to pioneer research in quantum materials. Wang’s project aims to visualize and understand the complex interplay between electron correlations, topology, and magnetism in quantum materials using advanced microscopy techniques. The research will employ […]
CEA and Quobly Report Simultaneous, Microsecond Qubit-Readout Solution With 10x Power-Use Reduction
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — CEA-Leti, in its collaboration with Quobly, CEA-List and CEA-Irig, reported today it has developed a unique solution using FD-SOI CMOS technology that provides simultaneous microsecond readouts of tens of quantum devices, while reducing the readout power consumption by 10x and footprint by 2x. Combined with Quobly’s strategy to build qubits out of FD-SOI […]
PROMISE Project Unveils Next-Generation Quantum Imaging Sensors for Industrial Applications
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE -On February 5th, 2025, an international consortium launched the PROMISE (PROtotypesof Magnetic Imaging Systems for Europe) research project, a pioneering initiative designed to revolutionize quantum sensing technology. With a dual focus on cutting-edge technology development and rigorous industrial use-case testing, PROMISE is set to elevate nitrogen-vacancy (NV) based quantum imaging sensors […]
Experimental Proof of Quantum Spin: Redefining the Boundary Between Classical and Quantum Physics
Insider Brief: For decades, the behavior of atomic spins has been unknowingly elusive. When observed under magnetic resonance, their precession—the slow, rhythmic rotation of spin in a magnetic field—has long been considered indistinguishable from classical motion. The equations that describe this motion resemble those of a gyroscope, leading scientists to believe that in this specific […]
Telefónica and Biscay Partner to Advance Quantum Innovation with Fujitsu Digital Annealer
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — Telefónica España has signed an agreement with the Government of Biscay to become its technology partner and collaborate in the development of its quantum technology industrial strategy in this historic territory. This agreement demonstrates the importance of public-private collaboration in the development of technology, as both parties will analyse in […]
EPRI Launches Fusion Quantum Challenge 2025 to Advance Clean Energy Solutions
Insider Brief: The Electric Power Research Institute has announced the Fusion Quantum Challenge 2025, inviting researchers, scientists, and innovators to develop quantum-based solutions for advancing fusion energy technology. The challenge offers a $22,500 prize pool, with the winning teams having the opportunity to contribute to an EPRI white paper highlighting their solutions. Addressing Key Challenges […]
D-Wave and Staque Introduce Quantum-Powered Optimization for Autonomous Agricultural Vehicles
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — In a recent release, D-Wave Quantum Inc. and Staque announced the development of a commercial quantum application designed to optimize the movement of autonomous agricultural vehicles at scale. This application, among the first real-world quantum-powered products in agriculture, is intended to improve efficiency in farm operations by solving complex routing […]
WISeKey Unifies AI, Blockchain, and Quantum-Resistant Security to Strengthen Digital Trust
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — WISeKey International Holding Ltd, a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announces the consolidation of its advanced technologies into a unified ecosystem, aiming to enhance security, interoperability, and innovation. This initiative integrates AI, quantum-resistant cryptography, blockchain, and IoT security to ensure holistic digital trust across industries. Specifically, WISeKey […]
India-Qatar Business Forum Discusses Economic Cooperation, Technology, and Quantum Computing
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — A recent release from the Indian Ministry of Commerce & Industry documented key outcomes from the India-Qatar Joint Business Forum, held on February 18, 2025, in New Delhi, which reinforced the deepening economic ties between the two nations, emphasizing trade, technology, and sustainability. Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry […]
IonQ May Leave Maryland If State Funding Falls Through
Insider Brief Quantum computing firm IonQ Inc. is considering leaving Maryland if state funding for a new headquarters does not materialize, Chief Financial Officer Thomas Kramer said, according to the Washington Business Journal. The company, which employs about 100 people in the state, has outgrown its College Park offices and is seeking support for a […]