December 2024

Insider Brief Quantum Dice, a University of Oxford spin-out, has joined the UK government-backed Digital Security by Design programme to integrate its quantum random number generator (QRNG) technology with CHERI-based cybersecurity systems. The company will leverage its patented DISC protocol to provide CHERIoT-compatible systems with real-time quantum entropy verification, enhancing Read more…

Insider Brief In partnership with QuantumBasel, IonQ Forte Enterprise will provide European enterprise customers, industries, government entities, and research institutes with local access to IonQ’s most powerful quantum systems. IonQ’s quantum computer, Forte Enterprise, has achieved the milestone of AQ #36. IonQ has opened its first European data center at Read more…

Insider Brief Researchers used a 31-qubit superconducting quantum processor to investigate quantum transport, revealing new insights into particle flow and thermalisation dynamics between quantum systems. The study, published in Nature Communications, demonstrated how differences in magnetisation between qubit groups drive steady spin currents, showcasing the versatility and precision of modern Read more…

Insider Brief The UK Government and regulators are advancing quantum technology with initiatives like new quantum hubs and the National Quantum Computing Centre, while adopting a phased regulatory approach to support innovation responsibly. Key developments in quantum communication and post-quantum cryptography highlight the urgency of transitioning to quantum-secure systems, with Read more…

Insider Brief The NIH webinar on December 16 at 3:00 p.m. ET will highlight funding opportunities for quantum biomedical applications, including grants and challenges in quantum sensing and computing. Quantum technologies offer transformative potential in biomedicine, enabling breakthroughs in diagnostics, imaging, drug discovery, and personalized medicine. Key topics include funding Read more…

Insider Brief: Graph Transformers use global attention mechanisms to model relationships across all graph nodes, excelling in tasks like node classification, link prediction, and graph classification. Traditional Graph Transformers often overlook graph-specific patterns like topology and local connections, leading to redundant information and insufficient focus on structural details. GQWformer, a Read more…

Insider Brief: The University of the Andes has announced Colombia’s first quantum computer, making an impact on education and research by enabling students and professors to explore quantum computing concepts and applications. The quantum computer, developed by SpinQ, uses Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and operates at room temperature, offers a hands-on Read more…

Insider Brief: Entropica Labs and Xanadu have partnered to work towards fault-tolerant quantum error correction, integrating Xanadu’s software tools, PennyLane and Catalyst, with Entropica’s EKA data structure for validating QEC codes. The collaboration focuses on optimizing qubit utilization, addressing the critical challenge of limited logical qubits as the field moves Read more…

Insider Brief: The University of Missouri has established the state’s first IBM Quantum Innovation Center, joining the IBM Quantum Network to provide researchers access to IBM’s cloud-based quantum computing platform, Qiskit, and educational resources. Mizzou’s Colleges of Arts and Science and Engineering are leading the initiative, using quantum computing for Read more…

Insider Brief: Jij Inc. and ORCA Computing have formed a strategic partnership to combine algorithm expertise and photonic quantum systems, with goals to develop advanced solutions for logistics, energy planning, and manufacturing optimization. ORCA’s room-temperature photonic quantum technology may provide practical advantages over ultra-cold systems, allowing seamless data center integration Read more…