Aliro Quantum Receives Investment from Cisco Investments as Part of Funding Round
Insider Brief Cisco Investments joined Aliro Quantum‘s latest funding round. Aliro Quantum will use the funds to increase funding in research and development as well as expand its go-to-market initiatives. The company provides technologies for quantum networks. Image: Aliro Quantum PRESS RELEASE — Aliro Quantum announced that Cisco Investments has joined its recently announced round […]
Scientists Receive Funding to Create a Universal Software for Quantum Dynamics Simulations
Insider Brief A new research project named COSMOS, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and led by UCL in collaboration with the University of Warwick and other institutions aims to develop a universal software framework for quantum dynamics simulations. This initiative is set to remove the barriers posed by the current individualized […]
Microsoft Quantum’s Krysta Svore Offers Glimpse Into The Quantum Future
Insider Brief Microsoft’s Azure Quantum program represents the tech giant’s ambitious plan to master the world of quantum computing. Dr. Krysta Svore, Distinguished Engineer and VP of Advanced Quantum Development of Microsoft Quantum, discussed the Microsoft’s quantum past, present… and future. Svore said Azure Quantum Elements is a platform that leverages the expansive scale of […]
Foreign Policy Expert: U.S. Must Lead Quantum Collaborations, Not Win Quantum Competitions
Insider Brief Quantum computing offers powerful advantages for nations that master the technology, however, it’s unlikely one country can dominate the quantum competition. Quantum’s complex supply chains and a scarcity of talent requires a global effort. Writing in Foreign Policy, an analyst for Australian Strategic Policy Initiative advises the U.S. to strengthen its already robust […]
The Netherlands is Putting A Call Out For Quantum Investors
Insider Report The Netherlands has a strong quantum technology ecosystem, the Dutch Financial Times reports, but it is struggling attracting quantum investors. Invest-NL has warns that the 18 existing or upcoming Dutch quantum companies require between €1 billion and €2 billion to reach profitability. Investors are hampered by the complexity of the technology and the […]
QURECA, Moody‘s Partner to Develop ‘Quantum Computing for Quants’ Training Course
Insider Brief QURECA and Moody’s Analytics are partnering on the creation of a comprehensive training course, “Quantum Computing for Quants”. The course is designed to bridge the gap between quantum computing and the financial industry. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to leverage quantum computing for enhanced decision-making, risk assessment, and portfolio optimization. […]
PASQAL Signs MOU to Support Open Quantum Institute Activities
Insider Brief PASQAL and the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) announce a collaboration to support activities related to the “Open Quantum Institute” (OQI) initiative. The creation of the OQI was announced on October 13 during the “Geneva Political Talks on Science and Diplomacy”. The aim of the OQI is “to make high-performance quantum computers […]
French National Quantum Update — October 2023
Executive Summary The ultimate vision of quantum technologies is to use the very complex, often contrarian world of quantum mechanics to improve the lives of people in meaningful ways. French quantum scientists and entrepreneurs are doing just that. The French quantum ecosystem is involved in exploring use cases for quantum – from chemical simulations to […]
From Quantum Computing New Algorithms for Simulating Polymeric Materials
Insider Brief A collaborative research study involving scientists from SISSA, the University of Trento, and the University of Milano-Bicocca has explored the potential of combining quantum and traditional computing methods to enhance computational performance in simulating dense polymer mixtures, utilizing a mathematical approach known as QUBO. The quantum annealers used for this approach showed a […]
Parallel Hybrid Network Achieves Better Performance Through Quantum-Classical Collaboration
Insider Brief Terra Quantum AG researchers designed and demonstrated a parallel hybrid quantum neural network. In a parallel hybrid quantum neural networks. the quantum layer and the classical layer process the same input at the same time and then produce a joint output. The training results show that the parallel hybrid network can outperform either […]