Quantum Computer - Part 2
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Vexlum Opens London Lab for High-Power Quantum Laser Development
Vexlum has established a dedicated R&D laboratory in London to advance high-power semiconductor lasers for quantum computing and precision measurement, appointing Dr. Stefan Truppe as Managing Director of Vexlum UK
EY Installs On-Site Quantum Computer to Meet Data Sovereignty Needs
Ernst & Young (EY) has deployed an on-premises quantum computer in Canada, aiming to process sensitive enterprise workloads while addressing regulatory and data sovereignty requirements for sectors including finance and healthcare
Quantum Neural Networks Tested for Cancer Neoantigen Prediction
A team at Cleveland Clinic and IBM Research has implemented a quantum convolutional neural network on real quantum hardware to classify immunogenic cancer peptides, comparing its performance to classical machine learning models
Communicating Quantum Technology: Challenges for Public Understanding
As quantum computing research accelerates, effective communication strategies are needed to explain complex quantum concepts, address technical jargon, and reach diverse audiences across the quantum sector
IBM Quantum Processors Run Verified Tasks Beyond Supercomputer Reach
IBM and research partners have demonstrated quantum processors performing tasks that exceed the reach of leading classical supercomputers, using new verification methods to establish trust in quantum outputs where classical checks fail
Hybrid Quantum Interference Links Atomic and Semiconductor Photon Sources
Researchers in South Korea have directly demonstrated two-photon interference between a quantum dot and a warm cesium atomic vapor, achieving photon indistinguishability across distinct quantum hardware without active filtering or frequency conversion
US Naval Research Lab Sets Quantum Technology Priorities for Defense
The US Naval Research Laboratory has detailed its Quantum Science Institute's operational roadmap, focusing on quantum sensing, computing, networking, and materials to address defense and maritime needs under new federal directives
IonQ Gains Approval for $1.8B SkyWater Semiconductor Acquisition
IonQ has received final regulatory clearance to acquire SkyWater Technology, a U.S.-based semiconductor foundry, in a deal that will bring fabrication and packaging for quantum hardware under direct company control
ZuriQ Demonstrates 2D Trapped-Ion Array on Industrial Chip
Swiss startup ZuriQ has built a nine-ion 2D array using micro-Penning traps on a chip fabricated by Infineon, aiming to address scaling limits in trapped-ion quantum computing with $25.5 million in new seed funding
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
Real-Time Calibration Tested on Superconducting Quantum Hardware
Horizon Quantum Computing and Quantum Machines have integrated embedded calibration routines into a superconducting quantum processor, aiming to reduce downtime and improve operational stability during live operation
Silicon Spin QPU Runs Autonomously with Cryogenic Control Chip
HRL Laboratories has demonstrated an 18-qubit silicon spin quantum processor operating with a cryogenic CMOS controller, eliminating real-time room-temperature control and addressing key wiring and thermal bottlenecks in quantum hardware
New Microgrant Fund Targets Open-Source Quantum Error Correction Tools
Riverlane and Unitary Foundation have launched a quarterly microgrant program to support global developers building open-source quantum error correction software, aiming to address foundational challenges in quantum computing infrastructure
Quantum Hardware Firms Test Entanglement-Based Network in Albuquerque
Four quantum technology companies are deploying hardware and software on ABQ-Net, an open-access entanglement-based quantum network in New Mexico, to evaluate secure communication, sensing, and network protocols under real-world fiber conditions
AT&T Integrates D-Wave Quantum Annealing in Network Operations
AT&T is expanding its use of D-Wave's quantum annealing hardware to optimize network management tasks, integrating quantum optimization with agentic AI workflows and evaluating future applications in quantum communications and security
Infleqtion Plans Neutral-Atom Quantum Computer for Illinois Quantum Park
Infleqtion has announced a roadmap to deploy a neutral-atom quantum computer at Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park by 2027, aiming for over 50 logical qubits and integration with GPU clusters for hybrid quantum-classical workflows
Error Mitigation Software Integrated with Quantinuum Trapped-Ion Hardware
Qedma's QESEM error mitigation platform is now directly accessible on Quantinuum's trapped-ion quantum computers, aiming to reduce noise and improve circuit fidelity for complex quantum workloads in chemistry, materials, and finance
Automated Error Suppression Tool Orbit Debuts for IBM Quantum Circuits
Quantum Elements has introduced Orbit, an automated error suppression suite now available as a Qiskit Function in the IBM Qiskit Functions Catalog, aiming to improve circuit fidelity and reduce manual noise management for quantum developers
IBM Quantum Hardware Benchmarked for Smart Grid Energy Forecasting
Researchers tested hybrid quantum-classical machine learning algorithms on IBM Quantum hardware with over 100 qubits to forecast electricity demand across smart grids, comparing performance and noise sensitivity to classical methods
Andhra Pradesh Launches Quantum Startup Hub with RTIH, WISER, and QISE
A new partnership between the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, WISER, and QISE aims to expand quantum education, research commercialization, and startup incubation across Andhra Pradesh, targeting regional integration with national and global quantum ecosystems
EPB Quantum Network to Link Trapped-Ion Computer and Photonic Nodes
EPB is deploying an IonQ Forte Enterprise quantum computer on its Quantum Network, aiming to integrate trapped-ion hardware with photonic networking for regional research and workforce development in energy, logistics, and defense applications
Quantum Hardware and Policy: Key Advances and Open Challenges in 2026
Recent months have seen a surge in quantum hardware deployments, new materials research, and major public investments. From room-temperature spin qubits to expanded quantum supply chains, the field is advancing but faces persistent engineering and scaling hurdles.
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
Zinc Oxide Defect Proposed as Room-Temperature Spin Qubit Alternative
A theoretical study led by SKKU researchers identifies a molybdenum-oxygen-vacancy complex in zinc oxide as a candidate for high-fidelity spin qubits operating at room temperature, potentially addressing fabrication challenges faced by diamond NV centers
Bloq Quantum and Partners Launch Quantum Skills Labs in Kerala
Bloq Quantum has formalized partnerships in Kerala to establish an undergraduate quantum computing laboratory and expand quantum workforce training, aiming to address regional skills gaps and support India's National Quantum Mission
Quantum Supply Chain Anchors Open at Chicago's IQMP FaQtory
Zero Point Cryogenics and Ability Engineering Technology are establishing new operations at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, aiming to localize cryogenic and precision engineering supply chains for quantum hardware development in the Midwest
IBM Moves to Acquire HRL Laboratories for Spin Qubit Technology
IBM has announced plans to acquire HRL Laboratories, aiming to integrate HRL's semiconductor spin qubit research with IBM's quantum computing ecosystem and fabrication infrastructure. The move signals a strategic response to evolving quantum hardware platforms
IBM Acquires HRL to Advance Silicon-Spin Qubit Quantum Hardware
IBM has announced plans to acquire HRL Laboratories, aiming to integrate silicon-spin qubit expertise with its superconducting quantum hardware program and expand its approach to scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing
Quantum Computers Face Key Hurdles in Simulating Particle Physics
Quantum computers are being developed to simulate quantum systems that challenge classical supercomputers, but significant technical and theoretical barriers remain before these machines can reliably model particle physics or unify quantum information with general relativity
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.
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