Insider Brief Nu Quantum has launched the Quantum Datacenter Alliance (QDA) to unite leading companies across the quantum computing stack and foster discussions on scaling quantum computing in data centers. The QDA includes founding members such as Cisco, Quantinuum, OQC, and QuEra, representing expertise in quantum networking, hardware, and data Read more…
Insider Brief QT Sense, a Dutch startup using quantum sensing for disease diagnostics, has raised €6 million to refine its Quantum Nuova product. The company’s technology leverages nanodiamonds to detect cellular activity at a single-cell level, enabling early sepsis detection and advancements in personalized cancer treatment. The funding, from QDNL Read more…
Insider Brief QuantWare unveiled Contralto-A, a 17-qubit quantum processor designed to help customers scale their quantum error-correction capabilities. The QPU supports distance-3 surface code implementations and includes optional expert training to assist customers in building scalable quantum systems. Contralto-A offers an upgrade path to larger QuantWare VIO-powered devices, providing a Read more…
Insider Brief: Google introduced quantum-safe digital signatures in Cloud KMS, aligning with NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards and enabling enterprises to test and integrate quantum-resistant signatures. Google outlined a broader post-quantum security roadmap, including PQC support in Cloud HSM, migration paths for cryptographic keys, and integration with open-source cryptographic libraries like Read more…
Insider Brief: Rosatom expands quantum collaborations with Vietnam and Egypt to extend its technological influence, aligning with broader geopolitical and economic strategies. Vietnamese researchers are invited to Moscow for Rosatom’s quantum technology conference, signaling early-stage cooperation and potential integration into BRICS scientific initiatives. Egypt explores quantum applications in energy, healthcare, Read more…
Insider Brief The National Science Foundation fired 168 employees Tuesday in response to a presidential executive order, raising concerns about the impact on quantum computing and artificial intelligence research. The layoffs affected probationary employees and part-time experts in physics-related fields, with some NSF staff questioning the selection process and impact Read more…
Insider Brief Researchers demonstrated a quantum advantage in the odd-cycle game, where entangled particles enabled players to outperform the best classical strategies. The experiment, conducted with trapped ions separated by two meters, exceeded the classical limit by 26 standard deviations, confirming a statistically significant quantum advantage. The findings have potential Read more…
Guest Post by Paulina Assmann, CEO of SeQure Quantum and Member of the Advisory Commission on Quantum Technologies in Chile. I will never forget when I was told, “You must speak perfect English for people to believe you”. Worse, when they assumed that any technological advancement coming from Latin America Read more…
By Stephan Rachel, Professor, School of Physics, The University of Melbourne For The Conversation Researchers at Microsoft have announced the creation of the first “topological qubits” in a device that stores information in an exotic state of matter, in what may be a significant breakthrough for quantum computing. At the same time, Read more…
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing Frédéric Rivain, CTO of Dashlane is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the intersection of quantum computing and cybersecurity. Frédéric explains how Dashlane is preparing for the post-quantum era by testing cryptographic algorithms, implementing crypto-agility, and Read more…