Oxford University Team Makes Connections to Build a Quantum Supercomputer
Insider Brief Scientists at Oxford University have linked two separate quantum processors into a single, fully connected quantum computer, marking a major step toward scalable quantum systems, the team reports in a study and university news release. The experiment, published in Nature, demonstrates the feasibility of distributed quantum computing, a strategy that could eventually enable […]
Seagate Partners With Chicago Quantum Exchange
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Seagate, a global data storage and memory technology company, has joined the Chicago Quantum Exchange as a corporate partner. The Fremont, California-based company provides mass-capacity storage to support a range of industries, including healthcare, media, security, and energy. Seagate and the CQE will work together on sponsored research collaborations and […]
Governments Face Key Challenges in Quantum Technology Policy, OECD Report Finds
Insider Brief Governments worldwide are navigating policy challenges in quantum technology as they seek to balance economic growth, national security, and scientific advancement, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report, A Quantum Technologies Policy Primer, outlines the transformative potential of quantum computing, sensing, and communication, but […]
Guest Post: What’s Next for Quantum Error Correction?
Guest Post by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer, QuEra Computing Quantum error correction (QEC) is an essential discipline in quantum computing, aimed at safeguarding quantum information from the inherent errors that arise during computation. As quantum systems are highly susceptible to noise and decoherence, effective QEC techniques are crucial for realizing scalable and reliable quantum […]
Simulating Particle Creation in an Expanding Universe
Insider Brief: A unified theory bridging gravity and quantum mechanics remains elusive, as if the universe itself resists full comprehension. The interplay between spacetime and quantum fields, however, continues to intrigue physicists. One way to navigate this uncertainty is through quantum field theory in curved spacetime—a framework that treats spacetime as a classical background while […]
As Honeywell Announces Restructuring, CEO Confirms Intention to IPO Its 52% Owned Quantinuum
Insider Brief Honeywell yesterday announced that it will be split into three separate companies – each of them will be publicly listed — with the completion of the restructuring of one of the United States last remaining industrial conglomerates slated for 2026. According to documents that have been filed with the SEC and also in […]
AIST and Intel Strengthen Collaboration for Industrialization of Silicon Quantum Computers
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — On February 3, 2025, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Intel Corporation (Intel) to strengthen their collaboration for the industrialization of quantum technology. Through this partnership, AIST’s Quantum-AI Fusion Technology Business Development Global Research Center (G-QuAT) will integrate its […]
Quandela’s Hybrid Photonic Approach Reduces Resource Requirements for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — Quandela, the European leader in photonic quantum computing, announces a major development for the sector in a scientific paper1 describing a reduction by a factor of 100,000 in the number of components required for fault-tolerant calculations. Quandela’s hybrid approach, based on a technology that generates photonic qubits with unprecedented efficiency […]
Netherlands’ TNO Invests in Equal1
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Netherlands Organisation for Applied Science Research (TNO) announced its first-ever participation in Equal1, an Irish startup with growing operations in the Netherlands. With this investment, TNO further strengthens the Netherlands as a global hub in the field of quantum technology, one of the key technologies within the National Technology Strategy. […]
Finland Seeks Input on Quantum Technology Strategy
Insider Brief Calling quantum technology “a globally significant transition technology,” Finland’s Ministry of Labour and Industry has requested statements on a draft quantum strategy aimed at positioning the country as a leader in the emerging field. The ministry is accepting comments until February 21, 2025. The draft outlines Finland’s vision for quantum technology through 2035, […]