Andhra University Plans Centres of Excellence for Quantum, AI and Semiconductors

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Insider Brief Andhra University intends to set up Centres of Excellence covering quantum technology, AI systems, and semiconductors, Vice-Chancellor G.P. Raja Sekhar said Tuesday, The Hindu reported. Raja Sekhar made the announcement while opening a three-day international conference on Quantum-Enhanced Sustainable Technologies for AI Systems (QUEST-AI), hosted by the cluster departments of Andhra University College […]

Argonne and JPMorganChase Develop New Method to Study QAOA at Scale

Simulation results showing that average approximation ratio approaches 1 as QAOA depth grows in the large-system limit.

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quantum computers have arisen as a possible solution for highly complex mathematical problems, offering ​“quantum advantage” over classical computers in certain cases. The Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) is a leading candidate for realizing this advantage, and some success has been achieved for small problems. But demonstrations on large problems have remained […]

SEALSQ and wolfSSL Add wolfTPM Support for QVault Post-Quantum TPM

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Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ” or “Company”), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, and wolfSSL Inc., a recognized leader in embedded cryptography, today announced wolfTPM support for the SEALSQ QVault TPM. Market First The SEALSQ QVault TPM is on […]

Quobly and Orange Quantum Systems Partner on Silicon Spin Qubit Testing

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Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quobly, a French quantum computing company developing silicon spin qubit processors for industrial-scale deployment, and Orange Quantum Systems (OrangeQS), a company based in Delft specializing in automated diagnostics and high-throughput test systems for solid-state quantum chips, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the characterization and testing […]

George Mason and TreQ Partner on Open-Architecture Quantum Computing in Virginia

Dean Cody Edwards, President Gregory Washington, TreQ CEO Mandy Birch, QSEC Director Patrick Vora, and George Mason Rector Sumeet Shrivastava

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE – George Mason University and Oxford-based frontier computing company TreQ announced a groundbreaking partnership to bring open-architecture quantum infrastructure to the Commonwealth of Virginia beginning with the first open-architecture quantum computing system in the state and National Capital Region. Located on one of George Mason’s Northern Virginia campuses, the system will be the first […]

Quantum Strategies Are Converging As China Turns to Venture Capital Model to Expand Its Quantum Industry

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Insider Brief China is adding venture-style financing to its state-led quantum strategy, combining public capital with regional investment networks to accelerate the formation of technology companies. Three regional funds established through China’s National Venture Capital Guidance Fund have raised a combined 121.8 billion yuan, or about $17.5 billion, according to the The National Bureau of […]

G+D Develops Quantum-Safe Technologies for Next-Generation Identity Cards

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Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — SecurityTech company Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is contributing its expertise to the European research project uPQComing (“Enhancing Cyber-Resilience for the upcoming Post-Quantum era”) and developing technologies for the next generation of quantum-safe identity cards. The project, funded by the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU), aims to prepare critical digital infrastructure for the […]

Kensho and Classiq Partner to Expand Quantum Software Access in Taiwan

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Insider Brief Kensho and leading quantum computing software company Classiq today announced that they have entered into a market development partnership agreement to expand access to the Classiq quantum software platform in Taiwan. Kensho will leverage its existing customer network to introduce the platform to government agencies, research institutions and enterprises, while providing local support and training, and exploring joint […]

SEEQC Signs MOU to Expand Quantum Technology Cooperation in Taiwan

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Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE – SEEQC, Inc. (“SEEQC” or the “Company”), a chip-based quantum computing company, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Taiwan’s Quantum Industry Technology Promotion Office to expand cooperation and exchange across quantum technology and the emerging global quantum supply chain. The MOU was signed by SEEQC Chief […]

IBM’s Nighthawk r2 Quantum Processor Targets a 25-Fold Increase in Circuit Speed

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Insider Brief The IBM Quantum Nighthawk r2 processor can execute more than 100,000 quantum circuits per second, according to a post published on the IBM Quantum site. That is 25 times the circuit throughput of the company’s Heron processors, which run about 4,000 circuits per second. Nighthawk r2 has 120 programmable quantum bits, or qubits, […]