Quantum Corridor Closes $10 Million Series A Raise
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quantum Corridor Inc., a quantum-ready fiberoptic communications network connecting Chicago and Northwest Indiana, announced the close of its $10 million Series A round. The raise was funded by eight family offices and individual tech investors and brings Quantum Corridor’s total funding to more than $27 million. Formed in 2021 as […]
The Classical-Quantum Connection: Scientists Link Quantum Processors With Real-Time Classical Connection
Insider Brief Linking quantum computers together — referred to as modularity — could help create scaleable, powerful quantum systems. While that may sound as easy as stringing a bunch of cable together, it’s actually very complicated. Problems, including latency — the delay in transmitting and processing data — can introduce errors that throw off calculations. […]
Taking Quantum Computers to Mars: Researchers Use D-Wave Device to Guide Interplanetary Mission Planning
Insider Brief A study in Astrodynamics has revealed how quantum annealing, a technique within quantum computing, can address spacecraft trajectory optimization. The researchers applied their method to a low-thrust Earth-to-Mars transfer, showcasing the potential of hybrid quantum-classical solvers to enhance space mission planning. While the results are promising, there is still work to do — […]
Quantum Tech for a Sustainable Future: Uplink Quantum For Society Challenge Now Open for Submissions
Insider Brief: Innovative technology does not emerge without the intentional efforts of those championing its cause, whether through advocacy or engineering. Along similar lines of concentrated effort, technology is often shaped by the initiatives that support it. With the Uplink Quantum for Society Challenge, shaping the use of quantum technology to positively impact humanity and […]
Turkey Announces First Quantum Computer to be Unveiled at TOBB University of Economics and Technology
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — In a recent release, it was announced that Turkey is set to reveal its first quantum computer at the TOBB University of Economics and Technology (ETU) in Ankara on Thursday, November 2021. According to the release, the quantum computer represents a step in the right direction in terms of the […]
AI Power For Quantum Errors: Google Develops AlphaQubit to Identify, Correct Quantum Errors
Insider Brief Researchers from Google Quantum AI and DeepMind have developed AlphaQubit, a machine-learning decoder that surpasses existing methods in identifying and correcting quantum computing errors. This advance, outlined in Nature and detailed in a company blog post, could help make quantum computers reliable enough to solve complex problems currently beyond the reach of conventional […]
New Mexico’s Quantum Moonshot Selected as Finalist For NSF Program
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The New Mexico Quantum Moonshot, a groundbreaking initiative designed to catalyze the state’s leadership in quantum information technologies (QIT), has been invited to submit a full proposal to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) prestigious Regional Innovation Engines program. As one of only four quantum-focused ecosystems in the country invited to […]
Alice & Bob Launch Dynamiqs Quantum Simulation Library Powered by NVIDIA Accelerated Computing
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — Alice & Bob, a global leader in the race for fault-tolerant quantum computing, has announced the release of Dynamiqs, a pioneering quantum simulation library. Dynamiqs integrates NVIDIA accelerated computing, driving quantum simulations beyond state-of-the-art levels of performance and setting the stage for major breakthroughs in quantum research. The team composed […]
Quantinuum Nexus Prepares to Exit Beta with Comprehensive Quantum Workflow Support
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — In July, Quantinuum proudly introduced the Beta version of Quantinuum Nexus, their comprehensive quantum computing platform. Designed to provide an exceptional experience for managing, storing, and executing quantum workflows, Nexus offers unparalleled integration with Quantinuum’s software and hardware. What’s New? Before July, Nexus was primarily available to Quantinuum’s internal researchers […]
Researchers Find That Moving Vehicles Could Use Quantum Information to Coordinate Actions
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — New research from the University of Kent has demonstrated that quantum information could eventually be used to coordinate the actions of devices that can move, such as drones or autonomous vehicles. This could lead to more efficient logistics, which could make deliveries cheaper, and better use of limited bandwidth for […]