IonQ Says ‘Forte’ Will Improve Quantum Performance With a Software-Configurable Dynamic Laser System

PRESS RELEASE — IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), an industry leader in quantum computing, announced IonQ Forte, its latest generation of quantum systems. The system features novel, cutting-edge optics technology that enables increased accuracy and further enhances IonQ’s industry leading system performance. Forte is expected to be initially available for select developers, partners, and researchers in 2022 […]
Quantum Companies Battle For SPAM Dominance

No, not the canned meat delicacy, or the irritating smartphone calls from vague insurance providers. In quantum, SPAM means state preparation and measurement (SPAM) errors and it’s a leading metric that quantum computer providers are using to measure the accuracy and reliability of their devices. Trapped-ion companies IonQ and Quantinuum both recently announced updates on […]
IonQ Aria Achieves Record 20 Algorithmic Qubits

PRESS RELEASE — IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) announced that IonQ Aria, the Company’s latest quantum computer, has achieved a record 20 algorithmic qubits and has furthered its lead as the most powerful quantum computer in the industry based on standard application-oriented industry benchmarks. IonQ Aria, currently available for customers in private beta, has the potential to […]
IonQ and SoftBank Investment Advisers Team Up to Expand Quantum Computing Access Globally

IonQ, Inc., a leader in quantum computing, announced a strategic partnership with SoftBank Investment Advisers, manager of SoftBank Vision Funds 1 and 2, to deploy quantum-first solutions in the industries, geographies and portfolios where SoftBank is already in the vanguard, according to a news release. Softbank runs the world’s largest technology-focused venture capital fund — […]
Bringing IonQ to You: IonQ Launches Research Credits Program to Support Quantum Research

IonQ, Inc. (“IonQ”), the leader in quantum computing, announced the IonQ Research Credits Program to provide teams and individuals from qualified institutions with free credits for quantum compute time on IonQ’s cutting-edge hardware, according to a company statement. As part of its commitment to expanding access to quantum computing, and in response to overwhelming demand […]
University of Maryland Initiative ‘Strives For Global Impact in Creating Translational Technologies’

The state of Maryland is becoming a hotbed for research and industry in quantum information science. We now take a look at another initiative hoping to play its part in the revolution Photo by Alessandro Bianchi on Unsplash Big Cheese As with other stories about research institutes covered in TQD, we try our very best to […]