Gambling with Quantum Cryptography Seemingly every industry has taken note of quantum computing. The casino industry is revealing some interest in the subject. Quantum computing could be good or it could be bad, depending on which side of the table you sit. Qubit. Excerpts and […]
Sobering Up Before Taking the Quantum Leap Quantum computing is one of the centers of gravity in leading edge technology today. There’s much in the media which is fausses nouvelles; quantum computing not to be excluded. Keeping quantum computing in perspective, help yourself shake out […]
Current Computing Technology Insufficient Say Business Leaders Just the Facts: • Business leaders want quantum technology now in order to realize business benefits and accelerate digital transformation through process optimization • Almost 90% of business leaders surveyed worldwide believe the insufficient power of […]
Fujitsu’s Q is True Fujitsu is developing a “real quantum computer” the head of the company’s research lab has revealed. Hirotaka Hara, director of Fujitsu Laboratories, told Computerworld that the company is working with a number of research groups to develop a “true” quantum machine. […]
Honeywell’s Quantum Leap: “As good as or better than…” Honeywell International Inc. threw down the gauntlet to Google and IBM in the race to create a new kind of supercomputer, announcing its own breakthrough in the arcane world of quantum mechanics. “We have a very […]
Proposed: The China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2019. The U.S. Senate has introduced a new bill aimed at thwarting China’s intellectual property theft. The proposed legislation focusses on disruptive technologies. This includes quantum computing. Qubit. Excerpts and salient points ~ • The China Technology […]
Does South Korea Need to Pivot to Adapt to the Fourth Industrial Revolution? Japan, Australia, South Korea, Thailand, and Bangladesh have made it to The Qubit Report this week. The topic centers around the nations’ readiness for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. South Korea shows some […]
OP-ED: Australia’s Bickering Parents at the Wheel: Political Infighting Stymies Growth We have heard and seen much from various quantum computing industry startups and the University of New South Wales’ efforts in quantum research and development. Though these are our focus, this op-ed paints a […]
Bangladesh Sees Fourth Industrial Revolution Challenges; Quantum Computing is Cited Excerpts and salient points ~ Bangladesh has achieved an economic miracle over the past three decades, but it cannot afford to rest on its laurels now. To develop a garment industry from scratch and become […]
IBM Looking to Open Quantum Computing Doors in Thailand. Excerpts and salient points ~ IBM’s quantum ambassador, Robert Loredo, recently met staff at the National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre (NECTEC) to ask what the company could do to help Thailand solve problems through quantum […]
Japanese Startup has Big Plans for Quantum Computing with Promising Backers. Excerpts and salient points ~ The company recently set up an R&D project called Abeja X to dig into new technologies. The first target is quantum computing, which promises data analysis at astonishing speeds. […]
Quantum as a Service (QaaS). Today is showing an automobile industry flavor of quantum computing. With the nascent quantum systems in development, size, complexity, and cost are keeping many entrepreneurs and established companies from taking the dip. Those that are getting involved are, in part, […]
Automotive Industry Sees Billions in Quantum Computing. VW and D-Wave, Bosch [parts] and Zapata Computing, Ford and NASA, Daimler and IBM (and Google) and the list is growing. The automotive industry is partnering with the budding quantum computing industry all the while exploring first uses […]
Taking Quantum Computing to Students Quantum leap into the future of education. The quantum era will soon be upon us. The changes we will see will far outpace even those we saw in the development of personal computers, smartphones and broadband networking — combined. IBM […]
IDQ Reviews Quantum Computing Industry for Q1 2019. On April 30, ID Quantique issued its review of first quarter quantum computing. IBM, D-Wave, and IDQ’s own quantum key distribution and random number generator made the review. Got a minute? It’s all it takes for the […]
Mass Producing “Stable and Able” Quantum Bits. University of Copenhagen researchers realize new platform for future quantum computer. Quantum physics. University of Copenhagen physicists, as part of the University and Microsoft collaboration focused on topological quantum computing, may have unloosed a Gordian knot in quantum […]
Needs or Wants: Quantum Data Analyst. Fast forward to 2050, quantum computing is here (because quantum is coming). The industry is rapidly changing, the world is beginning to accommodate these powerful devices. Now we need the workforce. Recruiting Times has put out a prediction for […]
Nothing Spooky About It Says University of Toronto Professor. And he’s right. From the below piece, “This is an entangled state of the two atoms. Neither your atom, nor your friend’s, has a definite energy in this superposition. Nevertheless, the properties of the two atoms […]
IBM Gobbles Up Notre Dame. IBM is adding Notre Dame University to its retinue of higher-learning establishments joining the IBM Q Network. University of Louisville, University of Colorado, University of North Carolina…and on and on. Smart move on IBM’s part? Time will tell. Qubit. Notre […]
Skeptically Hyping About Quantum. Some say never, some say 5 decades (U.S. Military), some say 5 to 10 years (IBM). But nobody is saying it is not coming. Because Quantum is Coming. Quantum will get here sooner if it could be capitalized upon; as […]
Virginia Tech Hitches Its Wagon to IBM’s Train of Schools in the IBM Q Network. Continuing the enrollment of universities, IBM has now pulled in to Virginia Tech and brought the school on-board the IBM Q Network. Qubit. Virginia Tech joining IBM Q Network to […]
Barclays, JP Morgan Chase; Barking at and Chasing Quantum Computing for the Financial Leap Ahead. Numerous aspects to quantum computing’s presumed sooner-than-later arrival on the financial services computing scene are discussed in this thorough read. Qubit. Quantum on the money: fintech is banking on the […]
Open Source Quantum Error Suppression Library. Note from Qubit: Qiskit Ignis is a framework for understanding and mitigating noise in quantum circuits and devices, and is part of Qiskit, IBM’s open source quantum development kit. Measurement error mitigation is included in Qiskit Ignis (IBM Research […]
Big Data and Predictive Analytics Invigorate QxBranch, Quantum Computing Startup. QxBranch. In 2012, Shaun Wilson and Michael Brett were designing aerospace simulation software. On one particular project, Lockheed Martin’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Ned Allen, mentioned that it had just acquired an early quantum computer from […]
Helium in High-demand, Short Supply: Negative Effect on Quantum Computing Research. Helium is used to keep most quantum computers at extremely cold temperatures. This summer, expect there to be a shortage of helium. There is a silver-lining, sort of. The type needed by quantum […]
IBM Gobbles Up Another University: University of Louisville The University of Louisville and IBM announced a partnership that includes the establishment of an IBM Skills Academy focused on digital learning and technology skills. It will be housed in the newly-created Center for Digital Transformation in […]
Implementing Ethics Principles In Quantum Computing The tech ethics community is at an inflection point. The broad and pervasive applications of Artificial Intelligence and other technologies are no longer a future possibility but an immediate potential harm. As practitioners, we need to respect that urgency […]
Quantum Internet Development a Melting Pot of Engineering, Physics, and Mathematics. Thorough discussion covering many of the aspects necessary to build a quantum internet. Qubit. ‘We need to think out of the box’: physicist Maria Spiropulu on how to build the quantum internet Experimental physicist […]
What Are We Waiting for? A recent discussion from nanalyze opens up the question of “what are we waiting for?” The point is much is being done with the quantum computing world but many are still waiting for it to arrive. We know how to […]
Cybersecurity, Quantum Key Distribution and the University of Cambridge. Quantum leap towards cybersecurity. The University of Cambridge. When buying an item online, we voluntarily hand over our credit card information. But how do we know that it’s safe? Most sensitive information sent over the internet […]
Upgrading and Knowing Your Qubits, “logical qubits”, “error-corrected qubits”… With the number of institutions in the race for research and development of a stable and controllable qubit, it is understandable an article of this length and depth could be written. Thorough piece for the layperson. […]
Sticking to the Facts In Science and The White House: The National Quantum Initiative Act. Pertinent commentary from Mr. Gabriel Popkin, science writer. Qubit. Why Journalists Are Wrong to Say Trump Is at War With Science. By endorsing the overblown rhetoric that science is under […]
Ethics and Artificial Intelligence; Paving the Way for Quantum Computing’s Ethics? With science fiction coming to reality, as in the case of AI, ethical questions are making headlines. Are we too late or is the time right to hold talks and enable international norms, establish […]
Quantum Computing Comes to the Museum of Boston. Bob Sutor. Vice President, IBM Q Strategy & Ecosystem. For more than 180 years, the Museum of Science Boston has met the needs of society and inspired future generations. One of the world’s largest science centers and […]
Quantum Computing Report: The Cryptopocalypse is Coming. A reminder of the basics of cryptography, quantum computing, and the threat to, and vulnerability of encryption, is the way to get the week started. Lost in the shine of quantum computing technology recently, the vulnerability of your […]
Microsoft Garage India: Quantum Information and Computation Series. Microsoft Garage has taken to the streets in Hyderabad, India. To spread quantum computing far and wide, Microsoft will present a lecture series on the topic in partner with International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH). Garage. […]
National University of Singapore and the Centre for Quantum Technologies Entangling Photons for Cybersecurity. New methods for photon wavelength production show promise in sending entangled photons through common commercial fiber optics networks. Singapore. Excerpts: “The technique works by carefully designing the photon source to create […]
Strangeworks to Bring Quantum Computing Community Together. Whurley, Willian Hurley, founder and gray-matter behind Strangeworks, continues to embark upon the path of bring quantum computing’s global community together and take it to the people. He’s no stranger to creating start-ups. Qubit. Not so Strange. Excerpts: […]
First Step to Securing Your Corporation Against Quantum Computing. The Hudson Institute has released a succinct guidebook tailored to an organization’s executive leadership. The guidebook asks and answers numerous, pertinent questions on the topic of quantum computing’s threat to data encryption and what an organization […]
One Two Cee Cue. Excerpt: Archer’s 12CQ Project commences. Archer Exploration Limited (ASX:AXE) is pleased to announce that the company has commenced its maiden quantum technology project dubbed 12CQ (pronounced “one two cee cue”) to build a carbon-based quantum computing device. The chip forms the […]
Feeling Unprepared for Quantum Computing Technology Implementation? So are a lot of others. Quick data points from SolarWinds points out nearly half of “tech pros” feel unprepared for quantum computing management. Probably the same pros who have heard about quantum computing. Unprepared Feelings. Extract: […]
Quantum Secure Video Messaging Showcased. End-to-end video message solution secured with quantum key distribution coming to fruition. The UK’s quantum network launch will be the ideal testbed for the quantum network. QuintessenceLabs, Tech Mahindra and BT have teamed up to provide this reality. London, March […]
No Doubt: Quantum Computing Will Break Encryption, Probably, Maybe, Maybe Not. Will it or won’t it? Soon enough, when the time is right and a quantum computer with sufficient power has arrived. If in the right hands, the world may find out it encryption is […]
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE Joining the Quantum Computing Race. The Gulf states are pursuing action to bolster research and development in quantum computing. Working with IBM, Microsoft, and D-Wave, various initiatives are taking place. Not joining the marathon of quantum computing is seen as […]
India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing Conference Supporting Quantum Computing and Quantum Cryptography. India looks to keep stride in the marathon of quantum computing. Tying efforts with high-performance computing and cybersecurity, a conference will be held this week to discuss further applications of disruptive […]
South Africa: Intends not to be a Spectator of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Inaugural economic summit hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal government in South Africa shows country’s determination to excel in quantum computing. South Africa. Extract: As KZN, we do not intend to be spectators in […]
Google + China: Quantum Computing, Disruptive Technology and Censorship. There is no question that in China, there are no First Amendment rights as found in the U.S. Anyone in Information Technology, even as an end-user, should have the faintest idea of the control the information age’s […]
Chicago’s Quantum Exchange Needs Your Ideas… It’s a light day here at The Qubit Report… Drawing from the artistic side, you could gain $500 (USD) by winning the Chicago Quantum Exchange’s logo contest. Go ahead, give it a shot, because quantum is coming. Qubit. Here’s […]