HSBC and Quantinuum Test Quantum-Resistant Security for Digital Gold Assets

HSBC and Quantinuum Test Quantum-Resistant Security for Digital Gold Assets

September 20, 2024
HSBC announced today that it has successfully trialled the first application of quantum-secure technology for buying and selling tokenized physical gold. This achievement marks the latest step by HSBC in pioneering the protection of critical applications from potential future quantum computing attacks.

Oxford Ionics and Infineon Technologies to Deliver Portable Quantum Computer to Cyberagentur as Part of €35M Investment

Oxford Ionics and Infineon Technologies to Deliver Portable Quantum Computer to Cyberagentur as Part of €35M Investment

September 19, 2024
Oxford Ionics, a world leader in trapped-ion quantum computing, today announced that it has won a contract, alongside Infineon Technologies AG, to build a state-of-the-art portable quantum computer for Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit GmbH, or 'Cyberagentur'. Oxford Ionics and Infineon are one of three independent contractors selected by Cyberagentur, who is investing a total of €35M into the project.

Innovative Quantum Technologies for Mobile Applications in Cyber Security

Innovative Quantum Technologies for Mobile Applications in Cyber Security

September 19, 2024
The Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit GmbH (Cyberagentur) has today signed contracts with three international technology companies to develop mobile quantum computers. With an investment of over 35 million euros, this project marks a milestone in quantum research and lays the foundation for new fields of application for quantum computers. The aim is to enable mobile use in security and defence scenarios as well as in civilian applications.

Ion-Trap Quantum Computer Ready for Novel Research and Development at the LRZ

Ion-Trap Quantum Computer Ready for Novel Research and Development at the LRZ

September 17, 2024
The ion-trap quantum computer from Alpine Quantum Technologies, procured by the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre and Munich Quantum Valley, is now operational at LRZ's Quantum Integration Centre, making it the first of its kind in a computing center.

Toshiba and Quantonation Announce Toshiba's Investment in Quantum Investment Fund Quantonation II

Toshiba and Quantonation Announce Toshiba's Investment in Quantum Investment Fund Quantonation II

July 28, 2024
Toshiba Corporation has announced that it will make a corporate venture capital investment in Quantonation II, a fund operated by Quantonation Ventures, a leading quantum technology investment fund based in Europe and the US. Toshiba has committed to invest in Quantonation II, with the aim of accelerating research and development of quantum technology and advancing the practical application of quantum-based services through collaboration with Quantonation and the companies in its portfolio.

Over £100 Million Boost to Quantum Hubs to Develop Life-Saving Blood Tests and Resilient Security Systems

Over £100 Million Boost to Quantum Hubs to Develop Life-Saving Blood Tests and Resilient Security Systems

July 27, 2024
Five new quantum research hubs backed by over £100 million of government funding will deliver breakthroughs in healthcare, cybersecurity and transport.

Over $7.4 Million Awarded to INRS to Revolutionize Quantum Technology

Over $7.4 Million Awarded to INRS to Revolutionize Quantum Technology

July 25, 2024
Three promising projects led by INRS professors will receive $7.4 million in funding over the next few years. These initiatives aim to enhance quantum communication, computing, and sensing capabilities by integrating photonics and quantum technologies.

Singapore Research Institutions to Collaborate With Quantinuum in Quantum Computing

Singapore research organisations and Quantinuum signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 23 July enabling access to Quantinuum’s advanced quantum computer, and to explore and collaborate on quantum computing use cases, focusing on computational biology. The signatories from Singapore are the National Quantum Office (NQO), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), National University of Singapore (NUS) and National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC). NUS signed for the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) and Duke-NUS Medical School to be part of the collaboration.

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Singapore Inks MoU with Quantinuum, Enabling Access to their Advanced Quantum Computer

Singapore Inks MoU with Quantinuum, Enabling Access to their Advanced Quantum Computer

July 24, 2024
Singapore’s National Quantum Office (NQO), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), National University of Singapore (NUS), National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) and Quantinuum signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, enabling access to Quantinuum’s advanced quantum computer, and to explore and collaborate on quantum computing use cases, focusing on computational biology.

New 28-Pixel Parallel SNSPD Design Achieves Breakthroughs in Photon-Number Resolution and Ultra-Fast Detection

New 28-Pixel Parallel SNSPD Design Achieves Breakthroughs in Photon-Number Resolution and Ultra-Fast Detection

July 23, 2024
Researchers from ID Quantique and the University of Geneva have made a significant advancement in superconducting nanowire single-photon detector (SNSPD) technology. A new 28-pixel parallel SNSPD (P-SNSPD) combines state-of-the-art photon-number resolution (PNR) and ultra-high-speed performance.
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