Archer Materials, a company specializing in quantum and biochip technologies, recently announced that its CEO, Mohammad Choucair, has resigned as of last Friday. Archer Simon Ruffell, who joined the company in February this year, has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer.

PsiQuantum, a company specializing in optical quantum computing, announced yesterday that it will collaborate with five leading universities in Queensland to build out targeted educational programs to meet the skills requirements for the rapidly growing sector of quantum computing and other advanced technology industries, as well as to explore research projects in adjacent fields. The five universities include The University of Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, University of Southern Queensland, and the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Fujitsu today announced that Fujitsu Australia Limited and The Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to ensure that industry and government professionals, researchers, academics, and students in Australia will soon have access to a world-class quantum research facility. The agreement will see the two organizations partner to establish a center for quantum research, with ambitions to build an onsite quantum computer.

Post-quantum cryptography technology company BTQ recently announced that it has registered and established an Australian subsidiary in Sydney. The subsidiary will primarily advance its research and development efforts in quantum algorithms to enhance the security and efficiency of communications. In addition, it has also announced a partnership with Macquarie University and the Sydney Quantum Academy to cultivate the next generation of quantum technology specialists.