Insider Brief Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a spin qubit that is simultaneously faster and more robust, a step that could support future quantum computer development. Using germanium nanowires coated with silicon, the team applied a controlled mix of energy levels to exploit spin-orbit coupling, achieving a Read more…
Insider Brief Palo Alto Networks announced new security solutions to help enterprises prepare for quantum-era threats while securing workloads across multicloud and AI-driven environments. The release includes a Quantum Readiness Dashboard, industry-first cipher translation for applications lacking quantum-safe encryption, and new Quantum-Optimized Hardware with 14 upgraded firewall models. The updated Read more…
Panel event with Fujitsu, Quantinuum, Oxford Instruments, and D-Wave to explore how quantum is being used to solve real-world problems today Quantum technology is no longer confined to physics labs or academic journals. From optimizing global supply chains to simulating chemical reactions, quantum systems and infrastructure are increasingly being deployed Read more…
Insider Brief: Krysta Svore explains that being “quantum-ready” means acting now—implementing post-quantum cryptography, securing data, and preparing infrastructure for scalable machines. She highlights how progress comes from uniting research and engineering, where each advance in qubits, error correction, and control software uncovers new applications and challenges. Svore emphasizes that quantum Read more…
Insider Brief Researchers from Alice & Bob and Inria have developed the most hardware-efficient method to date for preparing magic states, another potential step toward universal fault-tolerant quantum computing. Their “unfolded distillation” method reduces qubit requirements to just 53 per magic state—an 8.7× improvement over prior approaches—while also being five Read more…
Insider Brief Researchers at Singapore University of Technology and Design have developed a new quantum framework called Quantum Topological Signal Processing (QTSP) to analyze complex, higher-order relationships in network data for better recommendations. QTSP leverages quantum linear systems algorithms to process signals on higher-dimensional structures, such as triangles or tetrahedra, Read more…
Insider Brief A bipartisan Senate bill would require the federal government to develop a coordinated strategy to protect sensitive data from future quantum-enabled cyber threats. The legislation directs the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to lead agency-wide efforts to migrate encryption systems to quantum-resistant standards. A pilot Read more…
Insider Brief SignQuantum has launched a post-quantum cryptography solution that secures digitally signed documents against future threats from quantum computing. The software integrates with existing e-signature platforms and uses NIST’s recommended post-quantum algorithm alongside QANplatform’s quantum-resistant blockchain to ensure signature authenticity and immutable proof of timing. The launch comes amid Read more…
Insider Brief IBM has developed a new algorithm, Relay-BP, that significantly improves error detection and correction in quantum memory, marking progress toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing. Relay-BP demonstrated up to a tenfold accuracy improvement over prior methods while reducing resource demands, making it suitable for real-time use on compact hardware Read more…
Insider Brief QuamCore raised $26 million in Series A funding to build a superconducting quantum architecture scalable to 1 million qubits in a single cryostat. The company’s design embeds ultra-low-power control logic inside the cryostat, eliminating thermal bottlenecks and drastically reducing the need for external cabling. With total funding now Read more…