Newly opened National Quantum Computing Centre will be home to new quantum computers, designed to push the boundaries of what is possible with the technology.

Q-CTRL, a pioneer of quantum infrastructure software to make quantum technologies useful, today announced newly published results that demonstrate a boost of more than 4X in the size of an optimization problem that can be accurately solved, shown for the first time on a cloud-based, utility-scale IBM quantum computer and outperforming competitive annealer and trapped ion technologies.

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company, today announced the successful completion of a groundbreaking quantum-secured encryption trial across its optical wave network. Colt collaborated with a number of technology partners for the trial including Adtran, Ciena, ID Quantique, Nokia and Toshiba, with a view to Colt offering a suite of services for global businesses to prepare for a quantum-secured future.

Quantum technology is evolving rapidly and is set to have a major impact on a wide range of industries. As advancements accelerate, businesses and policymakers must prepare for the implications on their sectors. However, many organizations are still in the early stages of understanding how quantum technology could affect their operations. To bridge this gap, the European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) and Dutch National Quantum Program Quantum Delta NL are hosting Q-Expo on May 14-15, 2025, in Amsterdam. This large-scale, free event connects potential end-users of quantum technology with experts and pioneers in the field, offering a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and strengthen collaboration within the quantum ecosystem.

Aravind Nagulu, a professor of electrical and computer science, wants to cut qubit costs for AI, cryptography, drug discovery and energy research.

WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announces the consolidation of its advanced technologies into a unified ecosystem, aiming to enhance security, interoperability, and innovation. This initiative integrates AI, quantum-resistant cryptography, blockchain, and IoT security to ensure holistic digital trust across industries.

SoftBank Corp. ("SoftBank") and Quantinuum ("Quantinuum") announced they agreed to a wide-ranging partnership in quantum computing. By combining their respective strengths, both companies will unlock innovative quantum computing solutions that will overcome the limitations of classical artificial intelligence (AI) and realize next-generation technologies.

IonQ, a leader in the quantum computing and networking industry, announced a technological breakthrough that demonstrates a new approach to scalable quantum computing, resulting from a collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Forty-seven undergraduate students studying in Australia, representing 13 countries, have been awarded scholarships valued at AU$3,333 to participate in a six-week summer research program at the University of Technology Sydney, the University of Sydney, UNSW Sydney, and Macquarie University.

Nacha’s Payments Innovation Alliance, a membership program bringing together diverse global stakeholders seeking to transform the payments industry, has published Protecting Payments in the Quantum Era: What You Need to Know.