Oxford Quantum Circuits Reports New Error-Detection Method That Reduces Qubit Requirements
Insider Brief Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), a global leader in quantum computing solutions spun out from Oxford University, today announces research that could dramatically accelerate the path to commercially viable quantum computers. The company’s latest research demonstrates a new approach to quantum error-detection that could reduce the massive hardware requirements which have slowed the development […]
Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) Publishes Quantum Computing Roadmap — Sets Sights on 50,000 Logical Qubits by 2034
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), a UK quantum computing company, today published a roadmap demonstrating that it is at the front of the global race to build fault-tolerant quantum computers with widespread commercial applications. The roadmap shows OQC is on track to provide by 2028 viable quantum computers which will have […]
Former Director of UK’s Intelligence and Cybersecurity Agency Joins Oxford Quantum Circuits
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — OQC, a global leader in quantum computing, today announced the appointment of Sir Jeremy Fleming KCMG, former Director of GCHQ, to its Board. The appointment underscores the critical importance of quantum computing for the UK’s economic growth and its industrial strategy for the future of sectors such as national security, […]
Ilana Wisby to Lead Moth as CEO, Championing a Cultural Shift in Quantum Tech
Insider Brief: Ilana Wisby, one of the more recognizable figures in the quantum computing industry, has officially joined Moth as CEO. The company, which describes itself as the first and only consumer-facing quantum technologies company, announced the leadership move as part of its plan to accelerate growth and bring quantum capabilities directly to users. Moth […]
Oxford Researchers Demonstrate Fast, 99.8% Fidelity Two-Qubit Gate Using Simplified Circuit Design
Insider Brief: Speed and fidelity are two of the most meaningful parameters for quantum gates. The faster the gate, the less time for decoherence to erode fidelity. The higher the fidelity, the less a system has to rely on quantum error correction, which, while powerful, comes with considerable overhead. A new result from the University […]
Oxford Instruments, OQC, and Quantum Machines to Reveal Open Quantum Computing Platform at APS Global Physics Summit 2025
Insider Brief: PRESS RELEASE — In a recent post, Oxford Instruments NanoScience, Oxford Quantum Circuits, and Quantum Machines announced the launch of the Architect platform, a new educational and development-focused quantum computing system designed to provide hands-on access to real quantum hardware. According to the company announcement, the system integrates OQC’s 8-qubit Lucy Gen2 quantum […]
Ilana Wisby Steps Down as Oxford Quantum Circuits CEO
Insider Brief Ilana Wisby announced in a LinkedIn post that she left Oxford Quantum Circuits. Wisby has served as the company’s chief executive since the company spun out of Oxford University. She was also an important advocate for accessibility and inclusivity in the quantum industry. One of the pioneers of the quantum computing industry — and […]
Chevron Joins OQC’s $100 Million Series B Funding Round
Insider Brief Chevron Technology Ventures has joined OQC‘s $100m Series B funding round. Part of Chevron Corporation, Chevron Technology Ventures’ investment marks a significant move by a supermajor into the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing. OQC recently launched OQC Toshiko, an upgradable 32-qubit platform and the world’s first Enterprise Ready Quantum Computing Platform. PRESS […]
Earlier Education, Easy Access and More Collaboration: New Working in Quantum Video Series Explores Routes to Growth
Insider Brief Oxford Instruments and The Quantum Insider today launch the latest installment of the Working in Quantum interview series. The series offers insights from leading individuals within the industry. Key takeaways from the interviews include the importance of collaboration, diversity, and education in realising quantum’s potential. PRESS RELEASE — Oxford Instruments and The Quantum […]
Classiq and OQC Partner on Quantum Computer And Data Center Convergence
Insider Brief Classiq and OQC announced a partnership to make advanced quantum computing more accessible and streamlined for users across research and industry. The partnership will provide modeling, debugging, automatic quantum circuit synthesis, circuit optimization and execution on OQC’s cutting-edge quantum hardware. The teams also hope to further integrate their respective technologies with data centers […]