B.C. Premier David Eby Celebrates B.C. Tech Innovation at D-Wave
Insider Brief B.C. Premier David Eby and Minister Brenda Bailey visited the Burnaby headquarters of D-Wave Quantum Inc. D-Wave also announced a new quantum training program with B.C.-based Quantum Algorithms Institute (QAI). Critical Quote: “D-Wave is a B.C. innovation success story, driving the global race to solve the complex problems of today and tomorrow through […]
Companies Invest Total of $150 Million in Quantum Computing Research at US and Japanese Universities
Insider Brief IBM will contribute $100 million and Google will provide $50 million to universities in the United States and Japan. The competition with China in quantum is listed as one of the motivations behind the program. The move also suggests a shift in strategy: leveraging the expertise and resources of allies for primary research […]
UK Government Unveils £1 Billion Strategy for UK’s Semiconductor Sector
Insider Brief The National Semiconductor Strategy reveals plan to emphasize design, research and advanced chip leadership. The government will invest up to £1 billion in the next decade to improve access to infrastructure, power more research and development and facilitate greater international cooperation, with up to £200 million over the years 2023-2025. The plan sets […]
IonQ Aria Now Available on Amazon Braket
Insider Brief IonQ Aria is now available on Amazon Braket, AWS’s quantum computing service. IonQ Aria has 25 algorithmic qubits—more than 65,000 times more powerful than its predecessor on Amazon Braket, IonQ Harmony. Critical Quote: “We are excited for IonQ Aria to become available on Amazon Braket, as we expand the ways users can access […]
Cerca Magnetics Wins Inaugural Institute of Physics Quantum Business Prize
Insider Brief Cerca Magnetics won the Institute Of Physics quantum Business Innovation and Growth group (qBIG) prize. The prize recognises small and medium-sized companies who are taking quantum technology products or solutions to market. It was sponsored by Quantum Exponential plc, the UK’s first enterprise venture capital fund focused on quantum technology. Image: Cerca Magnetics PRESS RELEASE — […]
Michio Kaku Talks with Joe Rogan About the Future of Quantum Computing
There’s a Race Going on A long-form podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience features comedian Joe Rogan interviewing some of the most interesting people on the planet, including actors, musicians, MMA fighters, authors, and artists. Earlier this month, Rogan was able to chat with theoretical physicist, futurist and science communicator, Michio Kaku. Kaku, who is a professor […]
Yale, UConn Propose a Connecticut ‘Quantum Corridor’
Insider Brief Yale and the University of Connecticut will use a $1 million planning grant to propose Connecticut as a regional hub for quantum. The grant is part of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Engines program. The planning project could lead to a potential $160 million award from the federal government. PRESS RELEASE — […]
QMware and QuiX Quantum to Establish Fully Integrated Hybrid Quantum Computing Data Center
Insider Brief QMware and QuiX Quantum will collaborate to develop the a fully integrated, hybrid quantum-classical platform. The companies will co-locate the hardware onsite and integrate different computing paradigms. According to the teams, new approach provides significant performance improvements and cost savings over existing commercial hybrid quantum services. PRESS RELEASE — QMware and QuiX Quantum […]
qBIG winner Q&A questions for TQI
Cerca Magnetics won the 2023 qBIG prize. Here’s a Q-and-A with the prize winners. What does it mean to Cerca Magnetics to win the 2023 qBIG prize? The quantum sector is growing rapidly, with over 200 businesses across the UK. Those companies span all areas of quantum science including sensing, imaging, communication, timing and computing. […]
Dihuni Launches Qubrid Hybrid Classical-Quantum Computing Platform
Insider Brief Dihuni announced it will launch Qubrid, a flexible platform for quantum and machine learning/AI develpers. Qubrid integrates the widely adopted Qiskit framework and other open tools. Qubrid helps users to harness quantum computing alongside classical computing to solve complex computational challenges. PRESS RELEASE — Dihuni, a leading Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Center and […]