Insider Brief Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is emerging as a foundational technology for secure communication in the quantum era, according to a new report and market map from Space Insider. Unlike conventional encryption, which faces vulnerabilities against quantum computing attacks, QKD ensures data security by leveraging quantum mechanics to detect
A white paper just released by Crystal Systems explores how the use of sapphire substrates could lead to significant improvements in the performance of superconducting qubits. Superconducting qubits – which use superconducting circuits to maintain and manipulate quantum information – are considered one of the most viable and scalable quantum
Insider Brief China is turning scientific labs into launchpads for new industries, and Hefei, the capital of Anhui Province in China, offers a blueprint for how deep tech ecosystems can be built for immediate commercial impact. From nuclear fusion to quantum communication, this mid-sized inland city has become a model
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — SpeQtral, a pioneer in satellite-based quantum communication technologies, and Thales Alenia Space, the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today announced the signing of a new collaboration agreement, extending their strategic partnership for the development and demonstration of quantum communications between space and
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — QEDMA, a leading developer of quantum noise resilience solutions, announced today $26 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Glilot Capital Partners through its early growth fund, Glilot+, with new participation from IBM, Korea Investment Partners, and others, alongside existing investors including
Insider Brief The Pentagon is not just preparing for future wars — it’s building the scaffolding for long-term technological development with billions of dollars earmarked for quantum science, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced space infrastructure, according to its newly released $1 trillion-plus fiscal year 2026 Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE – The former President and CEO of VTT, one of Europe’s leading RTOs, joins SemiQon to guide the company’s growth and international expansion. SemiQon, a quantum hardware company developing silicon-based quantum integrated circuits, today announced the appointment of Dr. Antti Vasara as Chair of its Board of Directors.