China Launches Its Own Quantum-Resistant Encryption Standards, Bypassing US Efforts
Insider Brief China has announced a global call for new cryptographic algorithms to counter the security threats posed by quantum computing, signaling a move away from US-led efforts in the field. The Institute of Commercial Cryptography Standards (ICCS), which operates under the Chinese Cryptography Standardization Technical Committee, is soliciting proposals for post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) algorithms. […]
Infleqtion Says 16×16 Neutral Atom Array Demonstration is Crucial Step Toward Scalable Quantum Computing
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Infleqtion, a global leader in quantum information technologies, today announced a key milestone in the Scalable Quantum Atomic Lattice computing tEstbed (SQALE) project — the successful demonstration of a 16×16 neutral atom array — the largest reported array of its kind in the UK. This achievement is a crucial step […]
QURECA and IMPACTIFI Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Quantum Training And Workforce Development
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — QURECA Ltd, the leading company in quantum education and professional services, and IMPACTIFI, a specialist in business growth and technology training, are proud to announce their strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to expand the reach of quantum technologies and foster workforce readiness across industries. “By combining our expertise, QURECA and […]
Patent Board Overturns Rejection of Hybrid Quantum Computing Method
Insider Brief The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) reversed an examiner’s rejection of a patent application from Zapata Computing, a now defunct company that once specialized in hybrid quantum-classical computing techniques. While Zapata Computing has ceased operations in the fall of 2024, this ruling could be a […]
IQT Nordics 2025 to Spotlight Quantum Technology Applications and Industry Growth
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — GOTHENBURG, Sweden – IQT Nordics 2025, the 3rd annual edition of the premier quantum technology conference in the Nordic region, will take place May 20-22, 2025, at the Chalmers Conference Centre in Gothenburg, Sweden. Themed “Real-World Applications and Progress Enabled by Quantum Technology,” the event will bring together leading researchers, […]
Korea’s GS Group Eyes Quantum Computing, AI to Transform Business
Insider Brief GS Group is pushing to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing into its operations as part of a broader strategy to modernize its businesses, the Korea Times reports. The South Korean conglomerate, the country’s ninth-largest business group, held a high-level strategy meeting last week at its Seoul headquarters. Chairman Huh Tae-soo and […]
Quantum-inspired Technique Stores Terabytes of Data in a Millimeter Crystal
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — From punch card-operated looms in the 1800s to modern cellphones, if an object has an “on” and an “off” state, it can be used to store information. In a computer laptop, the binary ones and zeroes are transistors either running at low or high voltage. On a compact disc, the […]
LightSolver Partners With Ansys to Accelerate CAE Modelling for Automotive And Other Key Industries
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — – LightSolver, inventors of a new laser-based computing paradigm, today announced a partnership with Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS), a leading provider of engineering simulation software. Following a successful test run on LightSolver’s platform, the two companies are working to integrate LightSolver’s technology with Ansys LS-DYNA® nonlinear dynamics structural simulation software to accelerate simulations for automotive, aerospace, […]
China’s Quantum Strategy and The Threat of Global Data-Centric Authoritarianism
Insider Brief China’s progress in quantum computing and communications could undermine encryption standards and accelerate the global spread of data-driven surveillance, according to a report from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The report, Data-Centric Authoritarianism: How China’s Development of Frontier Technologies Could Globalize Repression, warns that emerging technologies, including quantum, artificial intelligence (AI), and […]
Mattermost and Qrypt Announce Joint Solution for Quantum-Secure Communications in Defense and Intelligence Applications
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE – Mattermost, the leading collaborative workflow platform for defense, intelligence, security and critical infrastructure, and Qrypt, a pioneer in cryptographic quantum security solutions, today announced at the 2025 DoD Cybersecurity & SAP IT Summit a partnership to deliver quantum-secure communication capabilities. This collaboration addresses the rising cyber threats from nation-state adversaries, the […]