Insider Brief Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI) has procured its first full-stack superconducting quantum computer, a 5-qubit IQM Spark, marking a significant milestone in Taiwan’s quantum computing development. The system, set for delivery and installation in Q2 2025, will support educational and research initiatives while advancing hardware integration for large-scale Read more…
Insider Brief: AWS’s Quantum Embark Program helps businesses navigate quantum computing adoption with a modular approach tailored to their needs. The program includes Use Case Discovery for identifying applications, Technical Enablement for hands-on learning, and Deep Dive for advanced exploration. Organizations have the option to choose specific modules based on Read more…
Insider Brief The Chicago Plan Commission approved plans for a quantum computing research park on the long-vacant U.S. Steel South Works site, advancing a project that could transform Chicago’s South Side into a national technology hub, as reported in The Chicago Tribune. The $500 million project, anchored by California-based PsiQuantum, Read more…
Insider Brief Microsoft and Atom Computing have demonstrated significant progress in transitioning from physical to logical qubits using a neutral atom quantum processor, showcasing robust error correction and advanced computational capabilities. The study used ytterbium atoms in a programmable grid to entangle 24 logical qubits and perform computations on 28 Read more…
Insider Brief Orange Quantum Systems (OrangeQS) has launched the OrangeQS Max, a full-stack test system that automates the characterization of quantum chips with 100+ qubits, reducing R&D resource requirements. By enabling faster and more efficient testing, OrangeQS Max addresses a critical bottleneck in quantum computing development: improving the quality and Read more…
Insider Brief A GAO report warns that the U.S. faces significant cybersecurity risks from quantum computing due to leadership gaps and an incomplete national strategy. While efforts to develop post-quantum cryptography and secure federal systems are underway, critical infrastructure sectors lack clear guidance and support for the transition. The report Read more…
Insider Brief: Toshiba and RIKEN successfully developed the Double-Transmon Coupler, achieving a two-qubit gate fidelity of 99.90%. The coupler improves gate speed (48 ns), extends coherence time, and reduces residual coupling strength to 6 kHz, addressing existing challenges in superconducting quantum computers. The Double-Transmon Coupler supports stable, easy-to-manufacture fixed-frequency transmon Read more…
Insider Brief Researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed a qudit-based quantum computing algorithm that achieves chemical accuracy in estimating interatomic bond distances and ground-state energies without requiring additional error mitigation techniques. Unlike conventional quantum computing methods using qubits, the team utilized high-dimensional qudits to Read more…
Insider Brief: IBM and Pasqal are collaborating to create a unified framework for quantum and classical computing using Qiskit, enabling compatibility between their quantum systems and classical HPC resources. The framework is intended to streamline workflows by letting users choose the best hardware for each task and encourage the adoption Read more…
Insider Brief Quantum Corridor Inc. has secured $10 million in Series A funding to expand its quantum-ready fiberoptic communications network, connecting Chicago and Northwest Indiana, with plans to extend across 263 miles. The network is set up to use 263 miles of new and existing fiber-optic cable and include Quantum Read more…