July 2025

Insider Brief NTT Research and Tohoku University have jointly published findings in Quantum Science and Technology showing that a single-photon coherent Ising machine (CIM) can outperform conventional CIMs with vastly higher photon counts in solving combinatorial optimization problems. The surprising result, derived from quantum simulation, indicates that quantum entanglement and Read more…

Insider Brief Patero has integrated its post-quantum cryptography into Syllego’s DUST platform, enhancing cybersecurity for U.S. smart cities in alignment with federal mandates like Executive Order 14144 and National Security Memoranda 10 and 22. The DUST platform, which supports real-time urban operations across sectors like emergency response and power grid Read more…

Insider Brief: The Quantum World Tour, launched today at the AI for Good Summit by the ITU and The Quantum Insider, will spotlight national quantum ecosystems through a global, public-facing series starting in September 2025. Each 90-minute country-specific session will feature ecosystem briefings, expert panels, startup showcases, workforce initiatives, and Read more…

Insider Brief A Canadian-led research team from TRIUMF and the Perimeter Institute has developed a quantum-assisted AI model to simulate particle collisions more efficiently, addressing global computational challenges. The study demonstrates that combining deep learning with quantum computing—using technology from D-Wave—can significantly reduce the time and cost of high-energy physics Read more…

Insider Brief QuiX Quantum has secured €15 million in Series A funding to deliver the world’s first single-photon-based universal quantum computer by 2026. The funding round, co-led by Invest-NL and the EIC Fund, follows prior backing from the European Innovation Council and reflects strong investor confidence in QuiX’s scalable, energy-efficient Read more…

Insider Brief HYPERSPACE is an international research project developing satellite-based quantum communication technology to create an unhackable transatlantic quantum internet. The initiative explores high-dimensional quantum entanglement to increase data capacity and security, overcoming the distance limitations of fiber-based systems. Backed by the EU and Canada, the project unites eight top Read more…

Insider Brief Researchers from RMIT University and CSIRO have demonstrated a quantum battery that stores energy 1,000 times longer than previous versions, marking a major step toward practical quantum energy storage. The breakthrough was achieved by aligning specific energy levels in experimental devices, extending energy retention from nanoseconds to microseconds. Read more…

Insider Brief IQM Quantum Computers has upgraded its cloud platform, IQM Resonance, introducing the open-source Qrisp SDK as the new default interface and expanding access to its 54-qubit system through a free Starter tier. The platform now includes advanced features such as error suppression tools, a QAOA optimization library, pulse-level Read more…

Insider Brief Physicists from Hebrew University and Cornell University have developed a laser-based method to protect atomic spins from environmental noise, significantly improving their stability and enabling more precise quantum sensing technologies. The technique uses a single, tuned laser to synchronize the spin precession of cesium atoms, achieving a ninefold Read more…

Insider Brief IonQ has been selected as the primary quantum technology provider for South Korea’s new National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence, led by KISTI and backed by a multi-million dollar government award. KISTI will develop a quantum computing service and research platform with IonQ supplying a 100-qubit system and Read more…