Insider Brief: Quantum computing is expected to generate $877 billion in cumulative economic impact by 2035, but vendors will capture only about $55 billion, about 6% of that total. High R&D costs, limited hardware demand, and the rise of cloud-based QCaaS often mediated by hyperscalers have made it difficult for Read more…
Insider Brief Researchers at Kyoto University have demonstrated that a single-layer semiconductor can serve as a controllable single-photon source, a key component for future quantum communication systems. By introducing a defect in monolayer tungsten diselenide and applying a weak magnetic field, the team increased emission intensity and confirmed photon antibunching, Read more…
Insider Brief IonQ and Oak Ridge National Laboratory demonstrated the use of a quantum-classical hybrid system to address the Unit Commitment problem in electricity generation scheduling. The project, part of the Department of Energy’s GRID-Q initiative, optimized scheduling for 26 power generators over 24 time periods using IonQ’s 36-qubit Forte Read more…
By Steve Suarez What if the biggest risk to your institution’s future isn’t AI, regulation, or cybersecurity—but a lack of quantum readiness? This first-of-its-kind tool gives financial leaders a standardized, data-driven way to measure quantum progress—across their own institutions and their peers. It transforms vague interest into strategic clarity. Learn Read more…
Insider Brief Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella identified quantum computing as the next major accelerator for cloud technology, signaling a shift toward long-term investments beyond AI and traditional infrastructure. The company announced the world’s first operational deployment of a Level 2 quantum computer—capable of error correction and logical qubit preservation — Read more…
Insider Brief Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah unveiled a roadmap at Quantum India Bengaluru 2025 to establish the state as a leading hub for quantum technology in Asia, supported by a ₹1,000 crore state-level initiative and aligned with India’s National Quantum Mission. The plan includes five pillars: talent development, R&D targets Read more…
Executive Summary In July 2025, it’s become more evident that all echelons of French society are beginning to not just understand the impact of quantum technology, but act on that understanding to cement French leadership in what is becoming the quantum era. French President Emmanuel Macron is raising national defense Read more…
Insider Brief IonQ has announced a strategic collaboration with Australia-based Emergence Quantum to co-develop next-generation quantum hardware, expanding its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region. The partnership will focus on improving ion trap performance through joint work on electronics, materials, and application-specific integrated circuits for qubit control. Emergence Quantum, led by Read more…
Insider Brief BTQ Technologies has launched Léonne, a new blockchain consensus framework designed to solve the scalability, security, and decentralization trade-offs known as the “blockchain trilemma.” Léonne replaces traditional consensus methods like Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake with a trust-based, quantum-secure system called Proof-of-Consensus. The system integrates topological modeling, quantum-enhanced security, and Read more…
Insider Brief A new study from IBM and Pasqal proposes a testable, criteria-based framework for defining quantum advantage, emphasizing verifiable outputs and measurable improvements over classical computing. The authors identify three problem types — sampling, variational algorithms, and expectation value calculations—as the most promising paths to near-term quantum advantage. The Read more…