ParTec AG and HZDR to Build AI Supercomputer Supporting Research in AI, Quantum Computing, and HPC
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — In recent release, ParTec AG, a modular supercomputing company that specializes in HPC, quantum computers, and related system software, and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf research laboratory announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and operate an AI supercomputer. This central hub for AI technologies will support […]
Quantum Dice and SCI Semiconductor Announce Partnership to Bring Quantum-backed Cryptography to Advanced Security Systems
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quantum Dice, a University of Oxford spin-out pioneering quantum random number generator (QRNG) technology, and SCI Semiconductor, a UK-based developer of high-integrity silicon devices, today announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This MoU reflects their shared vision to develop joint solutions to target advanced security systems across […]
Riverlane’s Quantum Error Correction Report: Defining the Path to Fault-Tolerant Computing and the MegaQuOp Milestone
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — Riverlane, a leading quantum computing company, has officially released its Quantum Error Correction (QEC) Report for 2024. This comprehensive guide includes invaluable contributions from 12 experts across industry and academia with insights on the complexities of QEC technology, its role in building dependable quantum computers, and how QEC will unlock […]
Hybrid Quantum-Classical Algorithm May Outperform Traditional Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Insider Brief Breast cancer, which accounts for more than 2 million new cases annually, is the most diagnosed cancer in women and second only to lung cancer in overall incidence worldwide. It’s also one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in women between the ages of 40 and 55. To combat this deadly disease, […]
The Answer to Quantum Lidar May be Blowing in The Wind
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — A research team led by Prof. XUE Xianghui from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) proposed a wind sensing lidar theory based on up-conversion quantum interference and successfully developed a prototype. Their work was published in ACS Photonics. The primary goal […]
University of Basel And QuantumBasel Join Forces For Quantum Computing Innovation in Switzerland
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The University of Basel and QuantumBasel have agreed to collaborate to further develop the Center for Quantum Computing and Quantum Coherence (QC2) at the Department of Physics into a leading center of excellence for quantum computing and to strengthen the bridge between cutting-edge research and industrial applications in quantum computing. […]
Charge-Preserving Algorithms Streamline Quantum Simulations For Faster Results
Insider Brief: Calculating excited states in quantum systems is one of the daunting challenges in quantum computing, essential for fields like quantum chemistry, high-energy physics, and nuclear physics. Traditional methods are often computationally expensive, requiring deep circuits and numerous controlled unitaries, which are impractical on today’s quantum hardware. To address this, as detailed in a […]
Oxford Ionics Joins UK Quantum Trade Mission to the US to Encourage Key Industry Collaborations
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — Oxford Ionics, a world leader in trapped-ion quantum computing, today announced that it is one of eight companies participating in a quantum trade mission to the United States, organised by the UK’s Department of Business & Trade. David Allcock, Oxford Ionics’ Director of Science for North America, will represent the […]
Pete Shadbolt on Tackling the Challenges of Quantum Computing & Its Future Impact on Everyday Life
Insider Brief In a recent conversation, Pete Shadbolt, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of PsiQuantum, went into the details on the ambitious future of quantum computing and its potential to disrupt industries. Speaking alongside quantum expert Johannes Galatsanos, Shadbolt discussed the journey of PsiQuantum, the unique challenges in building quantum computers, and how this transformative […]
Luxembourg to Host EuroHPC’s MeluXina-Q Quantum Computer
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — In a recent release, it was announced that LuxProvide has been selected to host a new EuroHPC quantum computer. During a press conference on October 21, 2024, Luxembourg’s Ministers of Economy and Digitalisation, Lex Delles and Stéphanie Obertin, alongside EuroHPC and LuxProvide officials, introduced MeluXina-Q, a quantum computing system that […]