Quantum

Rigetti Computing Delivers Novera™ QPU to Horizon Quantum Computing for Singapore-Based Hardware Testbed

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

BERKELEY, Calif., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, announces the sale of a Novera™ quantum processing unit (QPU) to Horizon Quantum Computing.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, announces the sale of a Novera™ quantum processing unit (QPU) to Horizon Quantum Computing.
  • The Novera QPU will be installed in Horizon Quantum Computing’s new hardware testbed in Singapore, and will be Horizon’s first quantum computing system.
  • Quantum computing researchers need hands-on access to quantum technology to gain a deeper understanding of how to work towards useful quantum computing.
  • That’s why we have established a testbed for integrating our software development tools with quantum computing systems," said Dr. Joe Fitzsimons, CEO at Horizon Quantum Computing.

Rigetti and Oxford Instruments Announce Successful Completion of Innovate UK Project to Launch One of the First UK-Based Quantum Computers

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The consortium was backed by funding from the UK government’s Quantum Technologies Challenge, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI).

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  • The consortium was backed by funding from the UK government’s Quantum Technologies Challenge, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI).
  • The system was hosted at Oxford Instruments’ Tubney Woods facility using Oxford Instruments’ ProteoxLX dilution refrigerator, and was supported by Oxford Instruments’ state-of-the-art infrastructure and expert cryogenics support.
  • The UK has become a world leader in quantum computing technologies, and we are excited to continue to contribute to its quantum computing capabilities.
  • My thanks to this outstanding team of ‘quantrepreneurs’ – led by Rigetti UK Limited – who have made the vision a reality.”

Photonic Hires Global Quantum Leaders in Key Leadership Roles

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

“Photonic has searched extensively for the right talent to help us achieve our ambitious goals.

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  • “Photonic has searched extensively for the right talent to help us achieve our ambitious goals.
  • “The quantum industry is starting to recognize the need for distributed quantum capabilities.
  • In the areas of research and development, materials science, and quantum networks:
    Dr. Chantal Arena joins as vice president of research, development, and production – devices.
  • As a Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC), and scientific lead for the Quantum EncrYption and Science Satellite (QEYSSat) – Canada’s first quantum communication satellite – Jennewein informs the company’s quantum networking strategy.

Intel Takes Next Step Toward Building Scalable Silicon-Based Quantum Processors

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The industry-leading research opens the door for the mass production and continued scaling of silicon-based quantum processors, all of which are requirements for building a fault-tolerant quantum computer.

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  • The industry-leading research opens the door for the mass production and continued scaling of silicon-based quantum processors, all of which are requirements for building a fault-tolerant quantum computer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501215284/en/
    A photo shows a 300-millimeter Intel silicon spin qubit wafer.
  • In May 2024, Nature published an Intel research paper, “Probing single electrons across 300-mm spin qubit wafers,” demonstrating state-of-the-art uniformity, fidelity and measurement statistics of spin qubits.
  • However, the main priority will continue to be scaling quantum devices and improving performance with its next generation quantum chip.

Keysight Introduces New Testing Capabilities to Strengthen Post-Quantum Cryptography

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), has announced an industry-first automated solution designed to test the robustness of post-quantum cryptography (PQC).

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  • Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), has announced an industry-first automated solution designed to test the robustness of post-quantum cryptography (PQC).
  • This latest addition to Keysight Inspector is a notable expansion of the comprehensive platform that helps device and chip vendors identify and fix hardware vulnerabilities.
  • The Keysight Inspector device security testing platform can now be used to test the implementations of the Dilithium algorithm , one of the PQC algorithms selected by NIST.
  • Keysight will provide the necessary test tooling in addition to certification services through Keysight Inspector.

Korea Pavilion Highlights 10 Promising Cybersecurity Companies at RSA Conference 2024

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Monday, April 29, 2024

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) is proud to host the Korea Pavilion at RSA Conference 2024, showcasing 10 promising Korean cybersecurity companies in collaboration with the Korea Information Security Industry Association (KISIA).

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  • The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) is proud to host the Korea Pavilion at RSA Conference 2024, showcasing 10 promising Korean cybersecurity companies in collaboration with the Korea Information Security Industry Association (KISIA).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429918208/en/
    Korea Pavilion at RSA Conference 2023 (Photo: Business Wire)
    Held annually, the RSA Conference is the world’s leading cybersecurity event, attracting professionals from across the globe.
  • This year’s conference will take place from May 6th to 9th at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
  • The Korea Pavilion, located at booth #634 in Moscone South, will highlight a diverse range of innovation information security solutions from these companies.

PsiQuantum to Build World’s First Utility-Scale, Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computer in Australia

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Monday, April 29, 2024

PsiQuantum today announced it will build the world’s first utility-scale quantum computer at a strategically located site near Brisbane Airport in Brisbane, Australia.

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  • PsiQuantum today announced it will build the world’s first utility-scale quantum computer at a strategically located site near Brisbane Airport in Brisbane, Australia.
  • PsiQuantum is on an aggressive plan to have the site operational by the end of 2027.
  • The quantum computing industry has long faced complicated scaling challenges in building a quantum computer with enough physical qubits to enable error-correction, making it capable of delivering on quantum computing’s promise.
  • “A utility-scale quantum computer represents an opportunity to construct a new, practical foundation of computational infrastructure and in so doing ignite the next industrial revolution,” said Prof. Jeremy O’Brien, PsiQuantum CEO.

Quantum Machines and Hamamatsu Photonics Team Up for Enhanced Quantum Computing Control

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

TEL AVIV, Israel, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Machines (QM), the leading provider of processor-based quantum controllers™ today announced the integration of its advanced Observe, with Hamamatsu's high-speed ORCA® -Quest camera. The collaboration between Quantum Machines and Hamamatsu pushes the boundaries of quantum computation, communication, and sensing.

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  • The collaboration between Quantum Machines and Hamamatsu pushes the boundaries of quantum computation, communication, and sensing.
  • "Hamamatsu is highly enthusiastic about the potential of photonics in the quantum world as a leading photonics company.
  • Our collaboration with Quantum Machines has accelerated the development of our camera systems, optimized for quantum computing.
  • We are proud to announce the beginning of an adventure towards fault-tolerant quantum computing, together with Quantum Machines," said Tadashi Maruno, Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hamamatsu Photonics."

Global Quantum Sensors Strategic Research Report 2024: Market to Reach $673.1 Million by 2030, Driven by Advances in Atomic Clocks and Magnetic Sensors - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The "Quantum Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Quantum Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global market for Quantum Sensors estimated at US$470.5 Million in the year 2023, is projected to reach a revised size of US$673.1 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% over the analysis period 2023-2030.
  • In 2023, the global market share of key competitors in the quantum sensors industry reflects their diverse market presence, categorized as strong/active/niche/trivial players.
  • The progression from quantum computing to quantum sensing signifies a shift towards commercialization, with significant market opportunities projected in the coming years.

Global Micro and Nanoelectronics Report 2024-2035, Featuring 1100+ Company Profiles of Start-ups to Industry Leaders Across Devices, Circuits, Packaging, End-use Applications and Enabling Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 22, 2024

Micro- and nanoelectronics refer to the study, design, and fabrication of electronic devices and systems at the micro- and nanoscale levels.

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  • Micro- and nanoelectronics refer to the study, design, and fabrication of electronic devices and systems at the micro- and nanoscale levels.
  • These fields encompass a wide range of technologies and applications, leveraging the unique properties and behaviours of materials and structures at these scale levels.
  • It includes the design and manufacture of integrated circuits (ICs), microprocessors, microcontrollers, and other microscale electronic devices.
  • As such, micro- and nanoelectronics is the key and enabling technology for innovation in all areas of life.