Insider Brief IQM Quantum Computers will deliver Poland’s first superconducting quantum computer to Wrocław University of Science and Technology, with operations set to begin in the second quarter of this year. The 5-qubit IQM Spark system will support computer science research and education, offering hands-on access to students and researchers, Read more…
Insider Brief D-Wave and Davidson Technologies have completed the physical assembly of an Advantage2 annealing quantum computer in Huntsville, Alabama, marking the state’s first on-premises quantum system. The installation supports U.S. national defense objectives by enabling secure development of quantum optimization applications for mission-critical use cases such as space operations Read more…
Insider Brief Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a new algorithm, Picasso, that reduces quantum data preparation time by 85%, addressing a key bottleneck in hybrid quantum-classical computing. The algorithm uses advanced graph analytics and clique partitioning to compress and organize massive datasets, making it feasible to prepare Read more…
Insider Brief: IonQ partnered with Toyota Tsusho Corporation to distribute its quantum computing and networking technologies in Japan. The partnership has already yielded a local customer deal, leveraging Toyota Tsusho’s extensive enterprise network across Japan. Toyota Tsusho will promote IonQ’s solutions to a broad range of industries, emphasizing the commercial Read more…
Insider Brief Aquark Technologies has successfully demonstrated the world’s first underwater test of a cold atom quantum sensor, marking a step toward real-world deployment of quantum sensing technologies. The trial, conducted using the National Oceanography Centre’s Boaty McBoatface submersible, gathered performance data in varying pressures and temperatures to validate sensor Read more…
Insider Brief Oxford Instruments NanoScience has installed the first two ProteoxQX systems, its largest modular dilution refrigerators, marking a major step toward scaling large-scale quantum computing. The ProteoxQX system features a modular, side-loading design with up to six removable inserts, enabling faster setup, reduced downtime, and high flexibility for quantum Read more…
Insider Brief A new study published in Nature reports the discovery of over a dozen previously unseen quantum states in twisted molybdenum ditelluride, expanding the “quantum zoo” of exotic matter. These states, including magnet-free fractional quantum Hall effects, could support non-Abelian anyons—key building blocks for more stable, topological quantum computers. Read more…
Insider Brief TreQ and partners have been awarded £1.65 million by Innovate UK to develop an Open Architecture Quantum (OAQ) Testbed aimed at accelerating the commercialization of quantum computing technologies. The modular testbed will integrate hardware and software from multiple vendors, support eight interchangeable system configurations, and enable rapid evaluation Read more…
Insider Brief Rigetti UK has been selected to lead a £3.5 million Innovate UK’s Quantum Missions project to advance quantum error correction (QEC) on its superconducting quantum computer at the NQCC. The project includes upgrading Rigetti’s UK-based system to a 36-qubit QPU and integrating Riverlane’s QEC stack to enable real-time Read more…
Insider Brief UbiQD closed a $20 million Series B funding round led by Phoenix Venture Partners to expand its quantum dot manufacturing, R&D, and infrastructure. The company’s proprietary quantum dot technology enhances light efficiency across agriculture, solar, and security applications, with commercial traction in multiple industries. Recent milestones include acquiring Read more…