Netherlands’ HQ/2 Collaboration Releases Open-Architecture Quantum System

May 15, 2025 — The Netherlands’ HectoQubit/2 project has released the Tuna-5 system via the Quantum Inspire public cloud platform. Developed within the HectoQubit/2 project — a collaboration between QuTech, TNO, and four Dutch quantum startups (QuantWare, Qblox, Orange Quantum Systems, and Delft Circuits) — Tuna-5 is an integrated quantum system built using an open-architecture approach and leveraging […]

Quantinuum and Al Rabban Capital Launch Joint Venture for Quantum in Qatar and Region

Doha, Qatar, May 14th, 2025 — Quantinuum is establishing a Qatari-incorporated joint venture with Al Rabban Capital, a division of Qatar-based Al Rabban Holding Company. The venture is intended to accelerate quantum computing adoption in Qatar and the region, strategically positioning the U.S. and Qatar as global leaders in the quantum revolution. This first of […]

Quantum: IonQ to Acquire Lightsynq

COLLEGE PARK, MD – May 7, 2025 – IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a commercial quantum computing and networking company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lightsynq Technologies Inc., a Boston-based startup founded by former Harvard University quantum memory experts. IonQ said Lightsynq’s team and IP are expected to significantly accelerate […]

Alice & Bob to Build $50M Quantum Lab in Paris

Paris – May 8, 2025 – Alice & Bob, a fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) company, today announced the construction of a $50 million quantum computing laboratory in Paris to support the development of its products. The company has selected Quantum Machines, provider of hybrid control solutions, and Bluefors, a cryogenic systems manufacturer, as partners to equip […]

Cisco Says its Networking Will Bring on Quantum ‘Years Ahead of Current Timelines’

Comparing it to the impact on HPC that Beowulf clusters had in 1994, Cisco today said its new quantum networking technology will connect smaller quantum nodes and make “quantum ….

Qoro Quantum and CESGA: Exploring Scalable Quantum Computing with HPC

May 5, 2025 — Qoro and Galicia Supercomputing Center (CESGA) recently collaborated to explore the potential of scalable, distributed quantum circuit simulations using high-performance computing. Dr. Andrés Gómez, Applications & Projects Dept. Manager, lead his team focussed on application support to CESGA’s supercomputing users and the promotion and management of R&D&I projects. This two-week pilot […]

Fujitsu and RIKEN Develop 256-Qubit Superconducting Quantum Computer

Kawasaki and Wako, Japan, April 22, 2025 — Fujitsu Limited and RIKEN announced the development of a 256-qubit superconducting quantum computer, established at the RIKEN RQC-FUJITSU Collaboration Center. This quantum computer builds upon the advanced technology of the 64-qubit iteration, launched with the support of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)(1) […]

‘Sparsification’: PNNL Preps Data for Quantum

Quantum computing holds great promise in such such as computational chemistry and high-speed networking. But they’re so different from classical HPC systems that scientists are working out how to feed them ….

D-Wave and Davidson Technologies Near Completion of Quantum Computer

PALO ALTO, Calif. and HUNTSVILLE, AL – April 23, 2025 – Quantum computing company D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS)  and Davidson Technologies, Inc., a technology company supporting U.S. Department of Defense and aerospace customers, today announced that the physical assembly of a D-Wave Advantage2 annealing quantum system is complete at Davidson’s headquarters in Huntsville, AL. […]

Survey: 83% Say Quantum Utility to Be Achieved within a Decade

Quantum industry professionals are optimistic that quantum utility will be achieved within the next decade, research from Economist Impact today reveals. According to the study, which surveyed quantum professionals across the UK, Europe, North America ….