Moody’s Analytics: Financial Firms Acknowledge Future Quantum Threats and Opportunities, But Remain Underinvested in Quantum Computing
Insider Brief Moody’s Analytics report finds financial firms are underinvesting in quantum computing, with 87% lacking budget. The report shows that 56% of respondents saw the rise of quantum computing as a threat or an opportunity. 73% are yet to define the real commercial advantage that quantum technology can bring. Financial firms are underinvested in […]
D-Wave and Interpublic Group Partner on Quantum-Powered Advertising Optimization
Insider Brief D-Wave Quantum Inc. and Interpublic Group will partner on quantum computing applications to fuel innovation in marketing investments and strategy. Specifically, the teams will conduct research and development of quantum-hybrid applications designed to address optimization in marketing campaigns. Critical Quote: “By working with D-Wave and adopting quantum technology as part of our tech […]
NQI Advisory Committee: National Quantum Initiative Should Be ‘Reauthorized And Expanded’
Insider Brief Findings for the first independent assessment of the National Quantum Initiative Act recommend the program should be reauthorized and expanded. NQI has “increased the United States’ capacity in quantum information science and technology (QIST) R&D.” Recommends all authorized QIST programs should be funded at the authorized levels. PRESS RELEASE — the National Quantum […]
Researchers Mine Boson Sampling For Quantum Blockchain Approach
Insider Brief Most experts believed that boson sampling had no practical purposes beyond serving as a quantum advantage benchmark. A team of researchers suggest that the boson sampling task serve as a backbone for a quantum blockchain scheme. In addition to being speedier, the method may also consume a lot less energy, one of the […]
In-Depth Report of Quantum Security and PQC Market Size
Current communication protocols heavily rely on public key encryption, digital signatures and key exchange, but the ability of quantum computers to efficiently solve mathematical problems threaten these protocols, which, essentially, are running the world’s economy. The 2023 Quantum Security Report from The Quantum Insider offers readers a deep understanding of the quantum security market size […]
Congressional Hearing to Gauge U.S.’s Commitment to National Quantum Initiative
Insider Brief The House Committee on Space, Science and Technology scheduled a hearing on quantum technologies for June 7. One of the topics expected to be covered will be the continuation of the National Quantum Initiative, or NQI. NQI was passed five years ago with broad bi-partisan support. The U.S. Congress will schedule a hearing […]
POLARISqb Announces the Release of a Quantum-Aided Drug Discovery Platform
Insider Brief POLARISqb announced the release of a subscription-based SaaS platform that quickly identifies a library of top candidate molecules for drug targets. The approach translates the library building problem into an optimization problem that can be solved with a quantum annealing computer. The platform is currently available for drug discovery teams in biotech and […]
SEALSQ CEO Carlos Moreira on Post-Quantum Computing, AI & Semiconductors
SEALSQ Last week, The Quantum Insider reported that SEALSQ — a company that focuses on developing and selling semiconductors, PKI and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products — announced it had begun trading ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Global Market. After this announcement, CEO Carlos Moreira joined TD Ameritrade Network’s Caroline Woods to discuss how SEALSQ combines quantum-resistant cryptography […]
China Telecom Invests $434 Million (US) to Create China Telecom Quantum Information Technology Group
Insider Brief China Telecom announced that it is investing 3 billion yuan — about $434 million US — to create China Telecom Quantum Information Technology Group. China is investing heavily in quantum communication technology, which could one day allow highly secure communications. The nation is considered a global leader in quantum communication technology resarch. China […]
French National Quantum Update: May 2023
Executive Summary: May 2023 For quantum computing to become part of the computational approaches to real world problems, it must be trusted. That will require benchmarking. This month, France demonstrated its leadership and commitment into making quantum benchmarking real and reliable. The nation also continues to build international collaborations and partnerships in deep tech areas, […]