Chinese Quantum Computing Advance Shows Progress, Innovation, But Not an Imminent Threat to Encryption
Insider Brief Recent reports that Chinese scientists are on the verge of breaking advanced encryption using quantum computers ignited concerns about cybersecurity, but do not actually do not represent an imminent threat, according to an article in Forbes, citing several experts in the field of cybersecurity and quantum cybersecurity. A closer examination of the underlying […]
A Superconducting Waltz: Elia Strambini on the Quantum Future of Computing
Insider Brief In his recent TEDx talk, Dr. Elia Strambini — a research scientist at NEST Istituto Nanoscienze-CNR, Pisa, Italy — presented to us the profound potential of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to transform computing. With technology evolving all the time, Strambini predicts a future where quantum computers not only outperform traditional systems but also contribute to a more […]
Quantum Computing and Critical Infrastructure: PQC Is Released, What Now?
“It is imperative for all organizations, especially critical infrastructure, to begin preparing now for migration to post-quantum cryptography.” – Jen Easterly, Director of the US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Quantum Threats to Critical Infrastructure Critical infrastructure sectors such as healthcare, energy, finance, and agriculture can be defined as industries essential to a nation’s […]
KIST Develops Hybrid Quantum Error Correction, Merging the Power of DV and CV Qubits
Insider Brief: Quantum error correction is widely accepted as a necessary component for building practical quantum computers. Errors in qubit manipulation can exponentially degrade the performance of quantum computations, making it important to mitigate these errors for quantum computing to effectively surpass its classical counterpart in relevant applications. Recent research from Dr. Seung-Woo Lee’s team […]
ParityQC and University of Innsbruck Introduce SWAP-less, Efficient Quantum Fourier Transform for Limited Connectivity Systems
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — Navigating the challenge of enabling gate operations between qubits in quantum computers is essential for executing quantum circuits. Current quantum devices are limited in their ability to perform operations between all qubits, as qubits cannot be copied or read without information loss, and physical interactions diminish over distance. As a […]
International Collaboration Advances TWPA Technology for Scalable Quantum Computing Solutions
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — In a new initiative, Zurich Instruments has teamed up with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), Withwave, and Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) to enhance the performance and market-readiness of quantum-limited amplification technology. The strategic partnership aims to elevate the capabilities of traveling-wave parametric amplifiers (TWPAs), which are essential for […]
Keysight, National Physical Laboratory Demonstrate Commercial RF Power Sensor Operating at Cryogenic Temps
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Keysight Technologies, Inc., announced a groundbreaking achievement in RF power measurement with the successful demonstration of a commercial RF power sensor operating at cryogenic temperatures as low as 3 kelvin. This innovative advancement is a crucial enabler for precise measurements in quantum computing and other cryogenic applications. Radio Frequency (RF) […]
IQM Selected to Deliver Two Quantum Computers as Part of Euro-Q-Exa Hybrid System
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) has signed a purchase agreement with IQM Quantum Computers (IQM), a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. Under the agreement, IQM will deliver two advanced Radiance quantum systems of 54 qubits and 150 qubits in the second half of 2025 […]
Russian-led Research Team Reports QRate’s Quantum Key Distribution System is Ready For Certification
Insider Brief One of Russia’s first certified quantum key distribution systems (QKD) system is ready to undergo formal certification to ensure its resilience against known security loopholes and attacks, a critical step before commercialization. In a study on arXiv, the Russian-led international research team reports it prepared a fiber-optic QKD system for this certification process […]
Nokia & Quantum-Safe Encryption: A Critical Step for Utility Security in the Digital Age
Insider Brief Companies are under increasing pressure to protect their utilities from cyber-attacks, as well as against future ones, since cyber threats are growing in sophistication. Recently, Mauricio Subieta, CTO Energy at Nokia, explained how automation and quantum-safe encryption are the crucial technologies for securing energy’s digital infrastructure. Subieta underscored the importance of automated security […]