$3.75M USD Raised by Crypta Labs London-based quantum cybersecurity startup Crypta Labs raises €3 million Excerpts and salient points ~ + Crypta Labs is also developing commercial applications is for the connected automotive applications in the Czech Republic, where Crypta is deploying its Hardware Security […]
Fujitsu Lands in Canada Why did this Japanese tech titan choose B.C.? Excerpts and salient points ~ + Quantum computers—devices powered by quantum physics—may be years from being ready for widespread practical use, but Fujitsu’s digital annealer is designed to run quantum-inspired algorithms using semiconductor […]
Purdue University Collaboration Advance Quantum Machine Learning Discovery Park to host International Quantum Machine Learning and Data Analytics Workshop Excerpts and salient points ~ + With the rapid development of quantum computers, a number of quantum algorithms have been developed and tested on both superconducting […]
Microsoft’s Quantum Development Kit is Now Open Source on GitHub Open Source Release Welcomes Developers to Contribute and Help Solve Planet-Scale Challenge Excerpts and salient points ~ + [Microsoft’s] Quantum mission is to develop and deploy the world’s most scalable, secure, quantum computing system and […]
There’s Always a Bigger Fish ~ Rigetti Acquires QxBranch. Rigetti Computing acquires QxBranch to expand full-stack capabilities Excerpts and salient points ~ + Rigetti Computing… acquired QxBranch, a quantum computing and data analytics software startup. The acquisition builds on Rigetti’s full-stack strategy and expands the […]
U.S Air Force Adds IBM Q Network… or IBM Q Network Adds U.S. Air Force (?) AFRL, IBM to pioneer Quantum Information Technology for DOD Excerpts and salient points ~ + The Air Force Research Laboratory is breaking new ground in their efforts to partner […]
Racing to the Industry’s Fastest Qubit Reset and Readout IQM Aims to Drive Disruptive Advancements in Quantum Computing Technology Excerpts and salient points ~ + With a vision to drive disruptive advancements in quantum computing, a team of innovators has launched IQM Finland Oy (IQM). […]
Quantum.Tech is Host to the Quantum Tech Congress coming to Boston The global business conference & exhibition for commercial applications of Quantum technology Excerpts and salient points ~ + Separating the hype from the reality when evaluating radically new forms of technology and science is […]
The Chicago Quantum Exchange Expands Quantum Computing to Business and Industry Chicago Quantum Exchange partners with leading companies to advance research and education Excerpts and salient points ~ + The Chicago Quantum Exchange, a growing intellectual hub for the research and development of quantum technology, […]
Good Cybersecurity Practices; Quantum Computing Still Looms Cybersecurity’s weakest link is the human. Below are two reminders to maintaining some basic cybersecurity. The original article has more advice; worth the reminder to read. … and for the reminder that quantum computing is a looming threat […]
The Race for Quantum Computing: U.K. Status Excellent discussion and tracking of the U.K. MoD quantum programme and related U.K. Government initiatives. The race for quantum computing is surely on. Qubit. Mapping the Race to Quantum Computing: The UK National Quantum Technologies Programme – The […]
Accenture Patents Machine Learning Module to Boost Decision Making: Quantum Computer vs. Classical Computer, Which Best Suits the Task? Accenture Awarded Second U.S. Patent for Quantum Computing Patent is for a machine learning module that selects quantum or classical computing for optimal business outcomes […]
IBM Partners with Europe to Move Quantum Information Science IBM has been enjoying a rapid expansion of its IBM Q Network of institutions involved with quantum information science. Having added numerous schools and organizations in the U.S., going overseas appears to be the company’s trend. […]
D-Wave Surfing to Success with Quantum Computing and Japan Sigma-i and D-Wave Announce Largest-Ever Quantum Cloud-Access Contract Sigma-i Co., Ltd., a company formed to optimize the world with quantum computing technologies, and D-Wave Systems Inc., the leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, today […]
American Pie? No, This Time its Quantum Computing Pie. Broad and interesting perspectives. Original piece discusses many aspects from startups in the workforce-limited environment to hybrid computing. Easy read, informative for the lay-person. Left us with a sense the quantum computing industry is still very […]
Making Your Automobile Quantum-safe SecureRF Security Library Receives ISO 26262 Automotive Safety Certification Excerpts and salient points ~ + SecureRF Corporation announced that it achieved ISO 26262 certification for its development methods used to deliver its advanced automotive security solutions. SecureRF’s security library includes… Key […]
Digging Deeper,Quantum-classical Hybrid Algorithms Three Truths and the Advent of Hybrid Quantum Computing Excerpts and salient points ~ + Quantum-classical hybrid is the use of both classical and quantum resources to solve problems. A hybrid approach allows developers to exploit the powers of both, today, […]
Government of Canada Adding $5M for Disruptive Tech Incubator FedDev Ontario supports electronics hub in southern Ontario Excerpts and salient points ~ + This project will support companies that produce the foundational technology for high growth areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and […]
Archer Exploration Fills Coffers for Quantum Computer Chip Research and Development Sugarloaf land sale completed + Highlights: ~ Completion of sale of Sugarloaf farm land. ~ Archer has received $1.35 million cash from purchasers. ~ After receipt of funds, Archer has over $2.0 million in […]
XANADU Joining Quantum Cloud Computing Offerings Xanadu Raises $32M Series A to Bring Photonic Quantum Computing to the Cloud Excerpts and salient points ~ + Xanadu…has announced it has raised $32 million in Series A financing. OMERS Ventures led the round with participation from Georgian […]
D-Wave Reveals Hybrid Quantum-classical Application Framework D-Wave Announces Quantum Hybrid Strategy and General Availability of D-Wave Hybrid Full press release ~ D-Wave Systems Inc., the leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, today announced the general availability of D-Wave Hybrid™, a simple open-source hybrid […]
Determined: Archer Exploration and University of Sydney Producing Prototype Quantum-silicon Chip The unique industry-academia partnership between Archer Exploration and the University of Sydney has produced tangible results. Following a busy first half of 2019 working on their 12CQ (“one two cee cue”) project, the company […]
Investment in Quantum Computing Spinoffs; University of Twente Boosting light-based computing Investment in UT photonics spinoff QuiX A processor that is using the special quantum properties of light for carrying out complex calculations: the new University of Twente spinoff company QuiX is currently developing a […]
Quantum Space is Crowded – With Research The race to develop quantum technology is getting crowded Excerpts and salient points ~ + For decades, the US has been working on this puzzle, spending around $200 million a year in research and development grants. That sounds […]
Quantum-proof Security to Enhance Trading Security Cybersecurity is the foundation to a successful corporate environment. If attribution were easy, we believe this would be inarguable and every organization would have to accept responsibility. AlphaNu and Kelvin Wallet’s collaboration looks to be in focus. Qubit. Future-proof […]
Condi Rice: China’s Ambitions Quantum Derailed the Train Condoleezza Rice: China hurt itself by saying it wanted to dominate the tech world Excerpts and salient points ~ + Shortly after President Donald Trump on May 15 declared a national emergency over threats against American technology, […]
Should Australia Mimic U.S. Quantum Computing and Advanced Technology Efforts? The CIA’s investment fund is stalking Australian tech startups and has opened a local office Excerpts and salient points ~ + … Mr Ferrari led the company’s investment in startups that focused on building artificial […]
Israeli Disruptive Technology “Scale-Up” Companies to London From start-up to scale-up: Israeli high tech in the UK Excerpts and salient points ~ + There is no question that the UK market is a key component in Israeli companies’ overseas strategy, and a key foothold to […]
Sampling of Quantum Computing; French Perspective Computers: Promises of the Quantum Dawn Excerpts and salient points ~ + In this race for the greatest number of qubits and the creation of a quantum computer, two systems, currently neck and neck, offer the most interesting prospects. […]
ISARA Leadership & ETSI Quantum-safe Cryptography Working Group ISARA COO Mark Pecen Re-Elected Chairman of ETSI Quantum-safe Cryptography Working Group Excerpts and salient points ~ + Mark Pecen, chief operating officer of ISARA Corp., has been re-elected chairman of the European Telecommunication Standards Institute’s (ETSI) […]
$tepping Towards Affordable Quantum Computing; Is it Even Possible? Another possibility of developing coherent systems with silicon. Qubit. Significant step towards affordable quantum computing Excerpts and salient points ~ + A team of scientists at the University of Tsukuba are studying a novel process for […]
Could Australia’s Archer Exploration Be the Mouse that Roared? Archer Exploration, an Australian mining company, recently embarked on a quantum computing project dubbed the “12CQ Project”. Last week, the 12CQ team took to the road to update its shareholders in Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne. During […]
IBM Quantum Computing Collaboration Arrives in Africa Full release. Wits enters the quantum computing universe with IBM Q IBM expands its quantum computing program with Wits as its first partner in Africa on the IBM Q Network. IBM has announced the expansion of its quantum […]
IBM’s Quantum Computing Outreach is for Its Survival How to Build an Ecosystem Strategy… Excerpts and salient points ~ + By 1980, IBM had hit an inflection point. It had already missed out on the minicomputer revolution. Now, with new, even smaller “microcomputers” evolving into […]
First Analog, then Digital; What’s Next? Quantum. Quantum tech firm leaps to aid of planet and mankind Excerpts and salient points ~ + THE technology [quantum technology] will help map the inner workings of the mind and, equally, measure the molecules of pollutants from space, […]
Getting the U.S. Involved in QIS; “No time like the present.” Quantum Connection Investment levels both at home and abroad will dictate the speed to solution in terms of creating working quantum communication networks and, by extension, a true quantum Internet…the EU and China have […]
National University of Singapore to Partner with Industry to Support Quantum Computing SGInnovate to partner NUS centre to promote quantum technology in Singapore Excerpts and salient points ~ + SGInnovate is partnering a unit at the National University of Singapore (NUS) to promote quantum technology… […]
Japan and Allies Must Cooperate to Edge-out China US and partners must meet China’s authoritarian challenge in 5G Excerpts and salient points ~ + China’s policies — ranging from its legal structure to the Made in China 2025 industrial prioritization — make clear its intentions. […]
Shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution with AI and Quantum Computing Digital Transformation and the 4IR – AI, Blockchain, IoT, Fintech part 3 Excerpts and salient points ~ + On the other hand, quantum computing is a promising technology that can escalate AI’s evolution even further. […]
Report: US Competitiveness Called Into Question (Again) A new report from the Task Force on American Innovation (TFAI) claims the United States is in jeopardy of losing its leadership position in technology, science and innovation. The report, titled “Benchmarks 2019: Second Place America? Increasing Challenges […]
Disruptive Technology and Opting Out of Privacy How much privacy are you prepared to surrender? Excerpts and salient points ~ + There are a host of new technologies that are on the cusp of breaking out. These include the Internet of Things, genomics and autonomous […]
Middle East, Quantum Computing, and FOMO The Gulf embraces quantum power Excerpts and salient points ~ + Universities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE have already launched quantum computing research groups to help cultivate homegrown knowledge of the technology that is set to transform […]
Seed Money for Quantum-Level Algorithms and Software Phasecraft computes $950,000 Full release ~ Phasecraft, a UK-based quantum computing software developer based on research from University College London (UCL) and University of Bristol, has procured £750,000 ($950,000) in pre-seed funding from investors co-led by the UCL […]
Palo Alto Networks Partner Has Successfully Certified ILCoin’s C2P Protocol for Quantum Resistance Distributed ledger consensus algorithms such as PoW (Proof-of-Work) made companies lose more than $20 million during 2018 in hacking attacks without any possibility to recover losses. And near-future quantum computing mass-adoption may […]
Schwew! “Quantum Computing is Here to Stay” Quantum Computing is Here to Stay Excerpts and salient points ~ + Quantum computing is here to stay. Although not in its final state, it is clear that quantum computing will influence and change computing for years to come. […]
Cloud Security Alliance Issues Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity Guidance for Business Leaders CSA prepares enterprises for quantum computing cybersecurity threats The Cloud Security Alliance’s (CSA) latest paper brings quantum computing and cybersecurity to the forefront of enterprise leadership’s minds as it tackles some of the […]
ID Q & Mt. Pelerin Solving Quantum-Based Secure Storage for Crypto Assets ID Quantique partners with Mt Pelerin to develop the first quantum-based solution for the secure storage of crypto assets: The Quantum Vault ID Quantique (IDQ), the world leader in quantum-safe security solutions announced […]
Training Workers for Quantum Computing Quantum Computing 101: Brilliant, Google, Microsoft Training Workers Excerpts and salient points ~ + From Microsoft and IBM to Alphabet’s unit X and Canada’s D-Wave Systems, companies are racing to build powerful quantum computers that may solve problems beyond the […]