Kipu Quantum, the leader in quantum software specializing in hardware- and application-specific solutions, and its PlanQK platform, have announced an enhanced collaboration with QuEra Computing, the leader in neutral-atom quantum computing. This partnership aims to deliver industrially relevant quantum solutions by providing PlanQK users with immediate access to QuEra’s Aquila 256-qubit quantum processors, enabling seamless quantum computing experiences powered by neutral-atom technology.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), DBS, HSBC, OCBC, UOB, SPTel and SpeQtral today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to embark on quantum security collaboration and study the application of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) [1] in financial services. QKD can help financial institutions (FIs) protect the exchange of cryptographic keys to address the cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing.

The new Centre for Responsible Quantum Innovation and Technology looks to foster a culture of responsible innovation across the quantum ecosystem in Canada and around the world.

Entrust, the global leader in identity-centric security solutions, today announced the Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform, the industry’s first unified, end-to-end cryptographic security management solution for keys, secrets, and certificates.

Classiq Technologies,a leading quantum computing software company, announced today that it has successfully achieved significant compression of quantum circuits in implementing quantum algorithms for Monte Carlo simulations as part of a project conducted by Sumitomo Corporation. Sumitomo used Classiq's quantum platform and quantum algorithms provided by Mizuho–DL Financial Technology Co., Ltd.

Classiq Technologies has reported that its quantum circuit compression tools achieved up to 95% reduction in circuit depth for quantum Monte Carlo simulations in a financial modeling study with Sumitomo Corporation and Mizuho–DL Financial Technology. The project evaluated how Classiq’s platform could support more resource-efficient implementations of Monte Carlo methods used in credit risk analysis.

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.

Scope Technologies Corp. ("Scope Technologies" or the "Company") is proud to announce a major advancement in its Quantum Preparedness Assessment (QPA) product, now fully integrated with an industry-standard Risk Management Framework (RMF). Leveraging AI-driven automation, this QPA solution enables organizations to efficiently assess, strategize, and prepare for quantum security threats with greater accuracy and speed than ever before.

Quantum eMotion Corp. (“QeM” or the “Corporation”), is delighted to announce a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Quantolio, a leading provider of AI-driven financial solutions. This strategic partnership grants Quantolio access to Quantum eMotion’s proprietary Entropy-as-a-Service (EaaS) technology, enabling groundbreaking advancements in financial applications and quantum artificial intelligence (Quantum AI).

BMO today announced it has joined the IBM Quantum Network, extending its technology leadership in North America to further drive real financial progress for its customers, clients, and the communities it serves.