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Quantum Machines Caps Off 2023 with Strong Growth and Global Expansion

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Machines (QM), the leading provider of quantum control solutions that accelerate the realization of practical quantum computers, celebrated an unprecedented year of growth and innovation in 2023.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Machines (QM), the leading provider of quantum control solutions that accelerate the realization of practical quantum computers, celebrated an unprecedented year of growth and innovation in 2023.
  • In the last few months, multiple companies have announced quantum processors that cross the 1000 qubit mark for the first time.
  • A partnership with Nvidia leveraged GPU-powered computing for real-time error correction by combining Quantum Machines' control platform with Nvidia's accelerated computing on the DGX Quantum system.
  • "At Quantum Machines, our Quantum Orchestration Platform provides the critical layer to bridge cutting-edge quantum processors and real-world commercial viability.

Quantum computer sources majority of components from Japanese makers

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

(SEC) today announced the successful development of Japan's third superconducting quantum computer (1) installed at Osaka University.

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  • (SEC) today announced the successful development of Japan's third superconducting quantum computer (1) installed at Osaka University.
  • For the new quantum computer, the research team sourced more domestically manufactured components (excluding the refrigerator).
  • The research team confirmed that the new quantum computer, including its components, provides sufficient performance and will utilize the computer as a test bed for components made in Japan.
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Fujitsu and Osaka University develop new quantum computing architecture, accelerating progress toward practical application of quantum computers

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

The new architecture reduces the number of physical qubits required for quantum error correction - a prerequisite for the realization of fault-tolerant quantum computing - by 90% from 1 million to 10,000 qubits.

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  • The new architecture reduces the number of physical qubits required for quantum error correction - a prerequisite for the realization of fault-tolerant quantum computing - by 90% from 1 million to 10,000 qubits.
  • Moving forward, Fujitsu and Osaka University will further refine this new architecture to lead the development of quantum computers in the early FTQC era, with the aim of applying quantum computing applications to a wide range of practical societal issues including material development and finance.
  • Within conventional quantum computing architectures, calculations are performed using a combination of four error-corrected universal quantum gates (5) (CNOT, H, S, and T gate).
  • To address these issues, Fujitsu and Osaka University developed a new, highly efficient analog rotation quantum computing architecture that is able to significantly reduce the number of physical qubits required for quantum error correction, and enable even quantum computers with 10,000 physical qubits to perform better than current classical computers, accelerating progress toward the realization of genuine, fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Washington Technology Industry Association Launches Quantum Information Sciences (QIS) Report

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Monday, January 23, 2023

SEATTLE, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a robust, equity-centered technology sector that empowers thriving communities, today announced the launch of a new report, Quantum Information Sciences (QIS) in Washington State. Prepared by Moonbeam for the association's Advanced Technology Cluster, the report solidifies Washington's established expertise in quantum computing and highlights opportunities for specialization, QIS workforce expansion and collaboration with other material clusters around the country.

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  • New Data Highlights Opportunities for Specialization, Workforce Development and Collaboration to Achieve Greater Gains Locally and Beyond
    SEATTLE, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a robust, equity-centered technology sector that empowers thriving communities, today announced the launch of a new report, Quantum Information Sciences (QIS) in Washington State.
  • "This report validates our thesis that Washington state has the right mix of organizations and capabilities - ranging from startups to legacy enterprises - to ensure Washington becomes a global leader in both quantum adoption and commercialization."
  • "As quantum evolves, Washington state is well positioned to play a coordination and leadership role in quantum adoption both nationally and globally."
  • "The goal of the Northwest Quantum Nexus is to advance Quantum Information Sciences research and develop a QIS-trained workforce," said Krysta Svore, Distinguished Engineer and VP of Advanced Quantum Development at Microsoft , a founding NQN keystone partner.

D-Wave and Forschungszentrum Jülich Launch First In-Region Commercial Quantum Computer for European Access

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Monday, January 17, 2022

The offering provides access to the Advantage quantum system, which contains more than 5000 qubits and will be available to European users at Forschungszentrum Jlich immediately in the cloud via Leap.

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  • The offering provides access to the Advantage quantum system, which contains more than 5000 qubits and will be available to European users at Forschungszentrum Jlich immediately in the cloud via Leap.
  • The expansion is part of the Jlich User Infrastructure for Quantum Computing (JUNIQ), which has provided researchers across Europe with access to various quantum systems since 2019.
  • We are excited to bring Forschungszentrum Jlichs deep computing expertise and D-Waves transformational quantum computing technology together.
  • The new building at Jlich was constructed for the quantum system and was inaugurated today alongside the commissioning of the European Advantage quantum system.

LocatorX Appoints Andrew Briggs as Chief Innovation Officer

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

LocatorX, an innovative tracking technology provider, today announced that Andrew Briggs has been appointed Chief Innovation Officer.

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  • LocatorX, an innovative tracking technology provider, today announced that Andrew Briggs has been appointed Chief Innovation Officer.
  • In addition to his groundbreaking research, Briggs has contributed his expertise to leading global companies including Hitachi and Hewlett-Packard.
  • Dr. Briggs decorated background will help LocatorX spearhead the future of supply chain anti-counterfeiting, authentication and tracking technology.
  • For more information about Andrew Briggs and the entire LocatorX team, visit https://www.locatorx.com/ .

Fujitsu and Osaka University Deepen Collaborative Research and Development for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers

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Friday, October 1, 2021

TOKYO, Oct 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Osaka University and Fujitsu Limited today announced the establishment of the Fujitsu Quantum Computing Joint Research Division as a collaborative research division at the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology (hereinafter QIQB) of Osaka University.

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  • TOKYO, Oct 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Osaka University and Fujitsu Limited today announced the establishment of the Fujitsu Quantum Computing Joint Research Division as a collaborative research division at the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology (hereinafter QIQB) of Osaka University.
  • In March 2020, Osaka University established QIQB in order to promote quantum information and quantum biology research, focusing on research in a wide range of fields ranging from quantum computing, quantum information fusion, quantum information devices, quantum communications and security, quantum measurement and sensing, and quantum biology.
  • In October 2020, Fujitsu started collaborative research (4) with Osaka University on quantum error correction.
  • (Quantum Information and Quantum Life Research Center, Osaka University (QIQB) HP)
    A number of acceleration technologies inspired by quantum technology, but not quantum effects.

ColdQuanta Appoints Scott Faris As CEO

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Boulder, CO, Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ColdQuanta , the leader in Cold Atom Quantum Technology, today announced it has appointed Scott Faris as CEO.

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  • Boulder, CO, Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ColdQuanta , the leader in Cold Atom Quantum Technology, today announced it has appointed Scott Faris as CEO.
  • Faris joins ColdQuanta from Luminar Technologies, Inc., where he served as Chief Business Officer since 2016, including through the companys initial public offering.
  • Prior to Luminar, Scott was CEO of Panaceutics, Inc. and Planar Energy, Inc., a company developing solid state batteries for electric vehicles.
  • The name ColdQuanta and the ColdQuanta logo are both registered trademarks of ColdQuanta, Inc.

IDB Lab, Cambridge Quantum And Tec de Monterrey Develop Blockchain Resistant To Quantum Computing

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

CAMBRIDGE, England, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Inter-American Development Bank and its innovation laboratory, IDB Lab, together with Cambridge Quantum (CQ) and Tecnológico de Monterrey have identified and resolved potential threats to blockchain networks posed by the advent of quantum computer development. In response to these threats, the project team developed a cryptographic layer that allows blockchain networks to protect themselves from this new generation of computing technologies.

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  • Transactions and communications were protected with quantum-proof keys from CQ's IronBridge platform, which uses quantum computers to generate certified entropy.
  • Duncan Jones, Head of Quantum Cybersecurity at CQ,emphasized that "LACChain blockchain was an ideal target for keys generated by our IronBridge platform.
  • Only keys generated from certified quantum entropy can be resistant to the threat of quantum computing."
  • www.bidlab.org
    Founded in 2014 and backed by some of the world's leading quantum computing companies, CQ is a global leader in quantum software and quantum algorithms, enabling clients to achieve the most out of rapidly evolving quantum computing hardware.

IDB Lab, Cambridge Quantum And Tec de Monterrey Develop Blockchain Resistant To Quantum Computing

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

CAMBRIDGE, England, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Inter-American Development Bank and its innovation laboratory, IDB Lab, together with Cambridge Quantum (CQ) and Tecnológico de Monterrey have identified and resolved potential threats to blockchain networks posed by the advent of quantum computer development. In response to these threats, the project team developed a cryptographic layer that allows blockchain networks to protect themselves from this new generation of computing technologies.

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  • Transactions and communications were protected with quantum-proof keys from CQ's IronBridge platform, which uses quantum computers to generate certified entropy.
  • Duncan Jones, Head of Quantum Cybersecurity at CQ,emphasized that "LACChain blockchain was an ideal target for keys generated by our IronBridge platform.
  • Only keys generated from certified quantum entropy can be resistant to the threat of quantum computing."
  • www.bidlab.org
    Founded in 2014 and backed by some of the world's leading quantum computing companies, CQ is a global leader in quantum software and quantum algorithms, enabling clients to achieve the most out of rapidly evolving quantum computing hardware.