National Institute of Standards and Technology
39 reportsCoverage places laboratory research, measurement standards, and reference materials within the wider context of National Institute of Standards and Technology. The account starts with public standards and technical reports when examining laboratory research, then compares that reading with reference methods; interpretation remains cautious because a standard defines a common method but may not prove performance in every application.
Nanometre Fabrication Shifts Explain Transmon Qubit Performance Gaps
A blinded study of 22 superconducting transmons links twofold T1 variation to nanometre-scale oxide and etch differences while finding no clear role for macroscopic surface defects
FSU Wins $2.1M to Build Quantum Communication Testbed
Florida State University will build a campus-scale quantum communication testbed linking engineering and high-field facilities to study entangled photons under turbulence, magnetic fields and cryogenic cycling.
CGI Turns Quantum Hardware Into Enterprise Infrastructure
CGI is building a business around connecting quantum processors to existing enterprise systems. Its work spans optimization, security and federal logistics while the underlying hardware remains outside the company.
UCSB Joins Three NSF Quantum Institutes in $290M Renewal
UC Santa Barbara researchers will participate in three NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes within a $290 million, five-year portfolio spanning quantum hardware, manufacturing partnerships and workforce development.
Roadrunner Quantum Lab Opens Albuquerque Quantum Hardware Facility
Roadrunner Quantum Lab opened on September 29, 2026, as a 35,000-square-foot Albuquerque facility linking quantum startups with Sandia and Los Alamos scientists, independent benchmarking, cryogenic testing and packaging infrastructure.
Project Eleven Buys Riva Labs for Post-Quantum Security
Project Eleven has acquired Riva Labs to combine post-quantum signatures, MPC, account abstraction and hardware signing across blockchain infrastructure before quantum computers can threaten today's public-key systems.
Maryland Is Building Quantum Infrastructure Before the Market
Maryland's quantum strategy now links federal benchmarking with university research funding, hands-on training and company laboratories across five hardware approaches, creating an ecosystem whose value depends on reproducible testing and commercial results
QuEra Brings Neutral-Atom Hardware to Maryland's Quantum Cluster
QuEra has established a Discovery District office and expanded its University of Maryland partnership, giving researchers, educators, and students cloud access to a 256-qubit neutral-atom processor.
Jura Plans a Post-Quantum Semiconductor Security Hub
SEALSQ, WISeKey and the Canton of Jura have signed an MoU for a proposed CHF 40 million to CHF 60 million center focused on post-quantum chip personalization, testing and secure provisioning.
Riverlane opens US quantum error correction hub in Maryland
Riverlane has set up its US headquarters in Maryland's Discovery District to speed up real-time quantum error correction projects and work more closely with quantum hardware makers and academic researchers.
Java 27 Integrates Hybrid Post Quantum Cryptography for TLS 1.3
Oracle has released Java 27 with native support for hybrid post quantum cryptography in TLS 1.3, aiming to address harvest now decrypt later threats and streamline migration to quantum resistant security for cloud and enterprise applications
Strontium Titanate Insulator Platform Targets Quantum Device Integration
La Luce Cristallina has introduced a silicon-based quantum paraelectric strontium titanate on insulator wafer platform engineered for quantum computing and cryogenic electronics, with a focus on foundry compatibility and voltage-tunable dielectric control
SEALSQ QVault TPM Chip Integrates Post-Quantum Cryptography in Hardware
SEALSQ's QVault TPM chip now supports hardware-isolated post-quantum cryptography through native wolfTPM integration, offering a silicon-based approach to quantum-resistant key storage and cryptographic operations for embedded systems
Intel Details Hardware Steps for US Post-Quantum Crypto Deadlines
Intel Federal's Steve Orrin explains the technical and policy challenges facing US agencies as they prepare for post-quantum cryptography mandates, including hardware migration timelines, crypto asset inventory, and the need for crypto agility
Quantum Industry Appointments Signal Shifts in Leadership and Strategy
Recent leadership changes at Quantum Sky, IonQ, Pasqal, and Global Quantum Intelligence highlight evolving priorities in quantum hardware, manufacturing, and advisory expertise, with new board members and advisors bringing experience in defense, finance, and R&D strategy
Quantum Hardware Investment Focuses on Colorado's Expanding Ecosystem
Venture investor Russ Fein discusses the technical and operational factors shaping quantum hardware investment, highlighting Colorado's research infrastructure and the challenges of benchmarking quantum devices
Quantum eMotion's Entropy Module Enters NIST Validation Process
Quantum eMotion Corp. has submitted its eCore-Q PCIe Quantum Entropy Module for independent validation under the NIST SP 800-90B standard, a key step for cryptographic certification in regulated sectors
NIST Scales SNSPD Widths to 0.1 mm for Quantum Photonic Devices
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have demonstrated a superconducting nanowire single-photon detector with a 100-micrometer active width, addressing fabrication and noise challenges that have limited quantum photonic hardware
US Agencies Begin Transition to Quantum-Resistant Encryption Standards
The General Services Administration and US Treasury have launched coordinated initiatives to migrate federal identity systems and financial networks to post-quantum cryptography, aiming to address future quantum threats to digital security
Banks and Regulators Test Post-Quantum Digital Asset Transactions
A cross-border pilot led by the Responsible Fintech Institute and Safeheron is testing post-quantum cryptography for digital asset transactions, involving commercial banks and regulators in a controlled environment to assess quantum-resilient infrastructure
Quantum-Safe HSM Module Earns FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Certification
Crypto4A Technologies has achieved FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation for its QASM cryptographic module, marking the first time a hardware security module supporting NIST-standardized post-quantum algorithms has met this security benchmark
Israel Launches Consortium for Quantum-Safe Communication Protocols
A new Israeli consortium led by Allot Ltd. brings together industry and academic partners to develop and test quantum-resistant communication protocols for optical, satellite, and mobile networks
Infleqtion Plans Quantum Gravity Sensor Field Test in Colorado
Infleqtion has opened its new global headquarters in Colorado and announced a 2027 field demonstration of its neutral-atom quantum gravity gradiometry technology for mapping critical mineral deposits beneath the surface
Eclypses and Sterling Integrate Post-Quantum Cryptography for US Agencies
Eclypses and Sterling are deploying a FIPS 140-3 validated, quantum-resistant cryptographic platform for US federal agencies, aiming to address harvest-now-decrypt-later threats and meet upcoming post-quantum migration deadlines
Strategic Shifts in Quantum Leadership Signal Industry Priorities
Recent appointments at PsiQuantum, EigenQ, Qunova Computing, and Optica Quantum highlight the evolving leadership landscape in quantum computing and photonics, as companies position themselves for the next phase of technical and commercial development
South Korea Begins Integration of Post-Quantum Security in IT Systems
BTQ Technologies and ITCEN PNS have agreed to deploy post-quantum cryptography and quantum-safe authentication across South Korea's financial, public-sector, and enterprise IT infrastructure, targeting regulatory compliance and future cryptographic threats
Post-Quantum Secure Networking Platform Targets US Public Sector
ZeroTier and Carahsoft have announced a partnership to distribute a software-defined networking platform with post-quantum cryptographic features to US government and defense agencies, aiming to address future cryptographic risks in critical infrastructure
Entangled Photons Sent Over 62 km of Live Aerial Fiber in Maryland
A team from NIST, the University of Maryland, and Qunnect has distributed polarization-entangled photons across 62 kilometers of commercial aerial fiber, testing quantum communication under real-world environmental noise
Thales Luna 8 Hardware Module Targets Quantum Decryption Threats
Thales has introduced Luna 8, a hardware security module designed to support post-quantum cryptography migration and protect enterprise cryptographic infrastructure from quantum-enabled decryption and high-throughput AI workloads
Anchorage Digital Details Post-Quantum Security for Crypto Assets
Anchorage Digital has released a technical roadmap for migrating digital asset custody to post-quantum cryptography, outlining new cryptographic safeguards and protocols to address quantum decryption risks for institutional holdings
Quantum Networking Roadmap Reveals Gaps in Scalable Infrastructure
A new roadmap from QED-C and the Center for Quantum Networks details the technical and engineering barriers that limit current quantum networking applications, highlighting the need for advances in switches, repeaters, and satellite links
Rescale to Integrate Agentic AI with US Lab Simulation Tools
Rescale has secured US Department of Energy funding to embed agentic AI into advanced simulation codes, aiming to make national laboratory-developed modeling tools more accessible to manufacturers and engineering teams
Quantum-Safe Encryption Integrated in Edge-to-Cloud Robotic Systems
Terra Quantum and Apex.AI have demonstrated the integration of NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptography into cloud-connected robotic platforms, enabling quantum-resistant communication without altering core software architecture
Hewlett Foundation Funds $100M Push on Quantum and Tech Security
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has committed $100 million over five years to support research and policy development on the security and governance of emerging technologies, with a focus on quantum computing, biotechnology, and AI.
Keyfactor Expands Partner Program for Post-Quantum Cryptography Transition
Keyfactor has announced an expanded global partner program aimed at supporting enterprises as they prepare for post-quantum cryptography standards and manage the growing complexity of machine identities in AI-driven environments
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