Sony Ventures Looks to Quantum and Renewable Energy for Scalable Deep Tech Investments
Insider Brief Sony Ventures is leveraging its semiconductor expertise to invest in scalable, deep tech sectors like quantum computing and renewable energy, aiming to bridge technological gaps and drive advancements in critical infrastructure areas worldwide. The venture capital arm of Sony Group Corporation, Sony Ventures, is taking a targeted approach to emerging technology investments, focusing […]
Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute Purchases 5-Qubit IQM Spark
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI) under the National Applied Research Laboratories today announces the procurement of its first full-stack quantum computer from IQM Quantum Computers (IQM), a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. The delivery and installation of the system at TSRI’s premises will take […]
AWS Launches Quantum Embark Program to Guide Businesses Into Quantum Computing
Insider Brief: Quantum computing’s potential is matched only by the uncertainty surrounding its adoption—businesses face a quite a challenge when determining when and how to (and if they should) embrace this technology. As AWS notes in a recent announcement, many organizations struggle to discern the current state of quantum systems and is they are relevant […]
Quantum Computer Park Clears Key Hurdle on Chicago’s South Side With Plan Commission Vote
Insider Brief The Chicago Plan Commission approved the creation of a quantum computing research park on the long-vacant U.S. Steel South Works site, advancing a project with the intention to transform the South Side into a national technology hub, as reported in the Chicago Tribune. The project, it turns out, won’t necessarily be a walk […]
A Closer Look Into The Microsoft-Atom Computing Logical Qubit Study
Insider Brief Transitioning quantum computation from physical to logical qubits is emerging as a critical step in addressing the field’s biggest hurdle — errors. By now, news has circulated throughout the scientific community that Microsoft Azure Quantum and Atom Computing researchers were able to entangle the largest number of logical qubits achieved to date. Now […]
OrangeQS Launches OrangeQS Max to Test New, More Powerful Quantum Chips
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Dutch quantum technology company Orange Quantum Systems [OrangeQS] has today launched the OrangeQS Max, which is designed to accelerate the development of quantum computers by making it possible to test new, more powerful quantum chips with a fraction of the R&D resources that are normally required for such testing. Increasing the quality and quantity […]
GAO Warns of Quantum Threat to U.S. Cybersecurity Amid Leadership and Strategy Gaps
Insider Brief The U.S. faces a critical cybersecurity threat as quantum computers edge closer to disrupting the cryptographic systems that secure vital government and infrastructure data, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. Without clear leadership and a cohesive national strategy, experts warn, the nation remains vulnerable. What’s at Stake? Cryptography is the backbone […]
Toshiba’s Double-Transmon Coupler for Superconducting Quantum Computers Achieves 99.9% Fidelity
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — -Toshiba Corporation (Toshiba) has confirmed a technology that they claimed promises to advance progress toward the development of higher-performance quantum computers through an investigation of a potential advance in quantum computing. Experiments conducted by a joint research group from Toshiba and RIKEN, one of Japan’s largest comprehensive research institutions, have […]
Korean Researchers Implement Molecular Structure-level Quantum Simulations Using a Single Photon Qudit
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — In an era where AI and data are driving the scientific revolution, quantum computing technology is emerging as another game-changer in the development of new drugs and new materials. Dr. Hyang-Tag Lim’s research team at the Center for Quantum Technology at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has […]
IBM and Pasqal Unite to Build a Quantum-Centric Supercomputing Framework with Qiskit
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Pasqal today announced an update to their intended collaboration to build new, integrated frameworks for quantum-centric supercomputing with Qiskit, the world’s most performant quantum software. The two companies will soon begin developing a unified programming model to facilitate seamless interoperability across different types of quantum computing […]