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NTT Research Names Brent Waters as CIS Lab Director

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Monday, June 27, 2022

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NTT Research, Inc. , a division of NTT (TYO:9432), today announced that it has named Dr. Brent Waters as Director of its Cryptography and Information Security (CIS) Lab.

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NTT Research, Inc. , a division of NTT (TYO:9432), today announced that it has named Dr. Brent Waters as Director of its Cryptography and Information Security (CIS) Lab.
Waters joined NTT Research in 2019 as Distinguished Scientist and has been instrumental in building the CIS Lab into one of the worlds premier cryptography organizations.
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Dr. Brent Waters, Director, NTT Research Cryptography & Information Security Lab (Photo: Business Wire)
One of Dr. Okamotos first decisions in 2019 was to ask Brent Waters to join NTT Research and help him recruit top talent, NTT Research President and CEO Kazuhiro Gomi said.
Currently, three labs are housed at NTT Research facilities in Sunnyvale: the Physics and Informatics (PHI) Lab, the Cryptography and Information Security (CIS) Lab, and the Medical and Health Informatics (MEI) Lab.

Quantum Machines Raises $50M to Make Quantum Computers Ubiquitous and Disruptive Across all Industries

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Monday, September 6, 2021

Academic disciplines, Theoretical computer science, Articles, Quantum information science, Emerging technologies, Quantum cryptography, Computational complexity theory, Quantum computing, Quantum technology, Quantum network, Quantum programming

Yaniv Stern, Managing Partner at Red Dot Capital Partners, will join Quantum Machines' board of directors.

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Yaniv Stern, Managing Partner at Red Dot Capital Partners, will join Quantum Machines' board of directors.
Quantum Machines was founded in 2018 with the vision tobring about useful quantum computers.
To that end, the company has developed a revolutionary orchestration platform that makes it seamless to realize the potential of all quantum processors.
The company has recently announced significant milestones to propel quantum development, releasing QUA , the first standard universal language for quantum computers, and the Quantum Orchestration Platform (QOP) - increasing quantum R&D teams' productivity by orders of magnitude.

Quantum Computing Inc. Announces QUBT University

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Academic disciplines, Quantum information science, Theoretical computer science, Quantum computing, Articles, Quantum programming, Emerging technologies, IonQ, Rigetti Computing, Cloud-based quantum computing

LEESBURG, Va., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum Computing Inc. (the company or QCI) (Nasdaq: QUBT) today announced its QUBT University program (QUBT U).The program will empower qualified students to get hands-on experience with quantum computing and quantum-ready algorithms like QUBO and QAOA by providing access to QCIs flagship product Qatalyst , a ready-to-run software for solving complex optimization problems on both classical and quantum computers, as well as quantum educational resources.

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LEESBURG, Va., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum Computing Inc. (the company or QCI) (Nasdaq: QUBT) today announced its QUBT University program (QUBT U).The program will empower qualified students to get hands-on experience with quantum computing and quantum-ready algorithms like QUBO and QAOA by providing access to QCIs flagship product Qatalyst , a ready-to-run software for solving complex optimization problems on both classical and quantum computers, as well as quantum educational resources.
The Quantum Computing Club at the University of Notre Dame is super excited to get involved with QCIs QUBT University program to explore the power of quantum computing, said Robert Koniuta, Founder of The Quantum Club.
QUBT University offers us the chance to get hands-on experience with quantum computers including D-Wave, IonQ and Rigetti, using Qatalyst ready-to-run software for quantum inspired classical and quantum computing.
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCI) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is focused on accelerating the value of quantum computing for real-world business solutions.

Arqit Releases QuantumCloud™ to Deliver Stronger, Simpler Encryption

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Arqit Limited (Arqit), a leader in quantum encryption technology announces the release of the first version of its service, QuantumCloud 1.0.

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Arqit Limited (Arqit), a leader in quantum encryption technology announces the release of the first version of its service, QuantumCloud 1.0.
Arqit supplies a unique quantum encryption Platform-as-a-Service which makes the communications links of any networked device secure against current and future forms of attack even from a quantum computer.
This communication is being made in respect of the proposed transaction involving Arqit Limited (Arqit), Centricus Acquisition Corp. (Centricus) and Arqit Quantum Inc. (Pubco), a newly formed Cayman holding company.
New uncertainties and risks arise from time to time, and it is impossible for Arqit and Centricus to predict these events or how they may affect Arqit and Centricus.

European Institutions Announce Research Project to Build Towards a Full-Stack Error-Corrected Quantum Computer

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Academic disciplines, Theoretical computer science, Articles, Quantum cryptography, Emerging technologies, Quantum information science, Computational complexity theory, Quantum computing

The project is a radically new approach for quantum computing which will pave the way for an advanced European quantum processor equipped with error corrected qubits.

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The project is a radically new approach for quantum computing which will pave the way for an advanced European quantum processor equipped with error corrected qubits.
The 'QuCoS' project will set the groundwork towards the ambitious and well-defined goal of constructing a quantum computer that will unleash immense computational power that can be leveraged to benefit multiple industries.
The project has put a significant focus on crossing traditional boundaries between disciplines to broaden the community involved in tackling these new challenges.
QM's full-stack Quantum Orchestration Platform enables an entirely new approach to controlling and operating quantum processors.

Leading Experts Urge Applying The Power of Quantum Technology To Sustainability In New Documentary

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

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LONDON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new documentary - Quantum Technology | Our Sustainable Future from The Quantum Daily , developed in partnership with Oxford Instruments Nanoscience was released today with a call from industry experts to leverage the power of quantum computing in addressing the world's urgent sustainability challenges.

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LONDON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new documentary - Quantum Technology | Our Sustainable Future from The Quantum Daily , developed in partnership with Oxford Instruments Nanoscience was released today with a call from industry experts to leverage the power of quantum computing in addressing the world's urgent sustainability challenges.
"The broad participation of industry thought leaders in this film shows the support and the importance of prioritizing sustainability in quantum technologies."
"Our team is driving important conversations in the global quantum technology industry, ranging from ethics to commercialization," said Alex Challans, CEO of The Quantum Daily.
The Quantum Daily is the leading resource dedicated to making Quantum Technology accessible through news, information, media and data.

PsiQuantum Closes $450 Million Funding Round to Build the World’s First Commercially Viable Quantum Computer

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

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PsiQuantum has raised $450 million in Series D funding to build the worlds first commercially viable quantum computer.

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PsiQuantum has raised $450 million in Series D funding to build the worlds first commercially viable quantum computer.
PsiQuantum was founded in 2016 by the worlds foremost quantum computing experts, who understood that a useful quantum computer required fault-tolerance and error correction, and therefore at least 1 million physical qubits.
Unlike other quantum computing efforts, PsiQuantum is exclusively focused on building a fault-tolerant quantum computer supported by a scalable and proven manufacturing process.
Powered by breakthroughs in silicon photonics and quantum architecture, PsiQuantum is on course to build the worlds first commercially viable quantum computer to solve some of the worlds most important challenges.

IonQ Positions Itself for Continued Industry Leadership with a String of Strategic Hires

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Monday, July 26, 2021

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“We have a tremendous opportunity to continue advancing IonQ as the destination for top quantum talent and for those who want to help change the world,” said IonQ Chief People Officer Tom Jones. “Not only is the team deeply committed to building world-class quantum systems, but everyone here is equally focused on ensuring access to this next-generation technology for all -- and this speaks volumes about the culture and direction of the company. I’m honored to help build on this groundwork and amplify IonQ’s growth.”

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("IonQ"), the leader in quantum computing, today announced a number of strategic appointments as it positions itself for continued leadership in the quantum industry.
At IonQ, Tom will further develop the companys strategic human resources function, helping the company reinforce its position at the vanguard of the industry and creating value across business lines.
These new hires follow on the heels of a momentous year for the company that saw unparalleled technological and business growth.
Neither dMY nor IonQ gives any assurance that either dMY or IonQ, or the combined company, will achieve its expectations.

2021 Report on Quantum Processors - Roadmaps and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

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The "Quantum Processors: Roadmaps and Forecasts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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The "Quantum Processors: Roadmaps and Forecasts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
These roadmaps center around new advancements in quantum processors, such as higher capacities in terms of qubits and improved error correction.
The report also includes a quantitative forecast of the evolution of the quantum processors along dimensions such as the number of qubits supported, quantum volume, etc.
The forecasts in this report are based on the forecasts of shipments of quantum computers.

Cambridge Quantum algorithm solves optimisation problems significantly faster, outperforming existing quantum methods

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Academic disciplines, Theoretical computer science, Quantum information science, Articles, Emerging technologies, Quantum computing, Computational complexity theory, Quantum algorithm

CAMBRIDGE, England, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a development that is likely to set a new industry standard, scientists at Cambridge Quantum (CQ) have developed a new algorithm for solving combinatorial optimisation problems that are widespread in business and industry, such as travelling salesman, vehicle routing or job shop scheduling, using near-term quantum computers.

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In this paper published on the pre-print repository arXiv, CQ scientists introduce the Filtering Variational Quantum Eigensolver (F-VQE) to make combinatorial optimisation more efficient.
Using the Honeywell System Model H1 quantum computer, the new approach outperformed existing "gold standard" algorithms such as the Quantum Approximate Optimisation Algorithm (QAOA) and the original VQE, reaching a good solution 10 to 100 times faster.
"F-VQE has distinct advantages over previous quantum algorithms: it finds good candidate solutions faster and uses quantum hardware much more efficiently.
Tony Uttley, President of Honeywell Quantum Solutions, said, "This project illustrates the exciting advances occurring in quantum computing.