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May- 2024 -24 MayIndustry News
NIST to Release PQC Algorithms in the Summer
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will release post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) algorithms in the upcoming weeks, according to White House cyber advisor Anne Neuberger. This development marks a significant step towards protecting data against future quantum computing threats. Although initially planned to release four algorithms, NIST will finalize and publish three this summer. This move addresses the…
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7 MayIndustry News
New Advances in Hole-Spin Qubits
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in quantum computing by demonstrating a controllable interaction between a new type of qubits inside a standard silicon transistor. And this is potentially huge. Researchers worldwide are engaged in a competitive race to develop practical quantum computers, exploring a diverse array of qubit technologies. To date, no single qubit technology has emerged as the…
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Apr- 2024 -20 AprilIndustry News
Major Leap for Quantum Internet with First-Ever Critical Connection Achieved
In a pioneering achievement, researchers from Imperial College London, in collaboration with the Universities of Southampton, Stuttgart, and Wurzburg, have established a crucial connection necessary for the quantum internet, allowing for the first time the production, storage, and retrieval of quantum information. This advancement marks a significant milestone in quantum networking, essential for secure communications and distributed computing. Scientists have…
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12 AprilIndustry News
New Legislation Aims to Boost U.S. Defense Department’s Quantum Capabilities
A recent bill introduced by United States’ Republican lawmakers aims to accelerate the Defense Department’s development and integration of quantum technologies, enhancing capabilities in areas like navigation, sensing, and artificial intelligence. The Defense Quantum Acceleration Act, championed by Rep. Elise Stefanik and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, proposes the creation of a quantum advisor role and a center of excellence within the…
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12 AprilIndustry News
EU Publishes a Recommendation on Post-Quantum Cryptography
In another sign of Q-Day concerns and preparations heating up recently, the European Commission has published a key recommendation urging EU member states to adopt a harmonized approach to post-quantum cryptography. This guidance, “Recommendation on a Coordinated Implementation Roadmap for the transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography,” is part of the EU’s proactive strategy to address the vulnerabilities of current cryptographic measures…
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4 AprilIndustry News
Microsoft Announces Record Breaking Logical Qubit
In a recent announcement, Microsoft and Quantinuum highlighted a significant achievement in quantum computing, demonstrating the most reliable logical qubits on record. They achieved an error rate 800 times better than previous physical qubits. Microsoft’s qubit-virtualization system, which filters and corrects errors, combined with Quantinuum’s hardware demonstrates the largest gap between physical and logical error rates reported to date. This…
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Feb- 2024 -27 FebruaryIndustry News
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Issues a Quantum Risk Advisory
On February 20, 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued Circular No. MAS/TCRS/2024/01, titled “Advisory on Addressing the Cybersecurity Risks Associated with Quantum“. Targeted at CEOs of all financial institutions (FIs), the Advisory addresses the emerging cybersecurity challenges posed by quantum computing advancements. It warns of the potential for quantum computers to compromise widely used encryption and digital signature…
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10 FebruaryIndustry News
Breakthrough in Quantum Error Correction by Nord Quantique
In a major advancement for quantum computing, researchers from Nord Quantique have developed an innovative error correction system that drastically reduces the number of qubits needed for functional quantum computers. Traditionally, it was believed that millions of qubits would be required to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing. However, this new approach could make it possible with just hundreds of qubits. According…
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Dec- 2023 -22 DecemberIndustry News
2023 Quantum Threat Timeline Report Published
Dr. Michele Mosca, a prominent figure in the field of quantum computing and cryptography, and one of the most prominent voices advocating for active preparation of industries and governments for the quantum era regularly publishes a survey of global quantum computing experts on their Q-Day predictions. The latest report, “The 2023 Quantum Threat Timeline Report,” was just published. The report…
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Nov- 2023 -6 NovemberIndustry News
UK National Cybersecurity Centre (NCS) Issues Guidance on Preparing for Post-Quantum Cryptography
The UK National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) has released a whitepaper titled “Next Steps in Preparing for Post-Quantum Cryptography,” which provides comprehensive guidance to help organisations and providers of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) prepare for the migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This publication is a follow-up to the NCSC’s 2020 report on the current state of quantum mitigation and aims to…
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Oct- 2023 -30 OctoberIndustry News
QuEra, Harvard, MIT Achieve Quantum Computing with 99.5% Fidelity in Neutral-Atom Qubits
A team of researchers from Harvard University, MIT, and QuEra have achieved two-qubit entangling gates with 99.5% fidelity on 60 neutral atom qubits operating simultaneously. This milestone represents a crucial step towards the practical application of quantum computing in commercial environments. The collaborative research signifies a major leap forward in the quest for reliable quantum information processing. Detailed findings from…
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28 OctoberIndustry News
Over 1,000 Controllable Atomic Qubits Achieved
In a research article just published on the arXiv preprint server the research team from TU Darmstadt in Germany reports on the world’s first successful experiment to realise a quantum-processing architecture that contains more than 1,000 atomic qubits in one single plane. The researchers used a novel method of “quantum bit supercharging” that enabled researchers to overcome the limitations imposed by the…
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12 OctoberIndustry News
Breakthrough in Quantum Computing Achieved with Neutral-Atom Technology
Researchers from Harvard, MIT and QuEra have achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum computing by successfully implementing high-fidelity parallel entangling gates on a neutral-atom quantum computer. This advancement, detailed in a recent study published in Nature, allows for the operation of two-qubit controlled phase gates with a remarkable 99.5% fidelity on up to 60 atoms simultaneously. This surpasses the threshold…
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Sep- 2023 -29 SeptemberIndustry News
New Coalition Launched to Tackle Post-Quantum Cryptography
The MITRE Corporation has announced the formation of the Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition, a collaborative effort to address the imminent threats posed by quantum computing to current cryptographic systems. The coalition aims to accelerate the development and adoption of quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions, ensuring the security and privacy of data against future quantum attacks. Quantum computers, once fully developed, will have the…
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Apr- 2023 -3 AprilIndustry News
Report Alert “Prosperity at Risk: The Quantum Computer Threat to the US Financial System”
A new, interesting, report was just published by the Hudson institute – “Prosperity at Risk: The Quantum Computer Threat to the US Financial System,” authored by Alexander W. Butler and Arthur Herman of the Quantum Alliance Initiative at the Hudson Institute. This comprehensive study explores potential threats posed by quantum computing to the U.S. financial system, emphasizing the urgent need…