Mohamed Abdel-Kareem

TreQ, a quantum systems engineering and manufacturing company, has launched the Compass SG25B, a turnkey, open-architecture quantum computing system designed to accelerate quantum research and development. The system integrates components from Rigetti Computing, Qblox, QuantrolOx, and Bluefors, providing researchers with extensible, upgradable, and low-level access to quantum hardware. The Compass SG25B features Rigetti’s Novera™ 9-qubit processor, built on the Ankaa™-class architecture, alongside Qblox’s modular control stack, QuantrolOx’s Quantum EDGE automation platform, and Bluefors’ Ultra-Compact LD dilution refrigerator. During integration tests in February 2025, the system met its target performance specifications and is now available for global deployment. The open-architecture design allows researchers to focus on quantum experiments without infrastructure constraints. The system’s modularity and scalability [...]

Quantum Machines (QM) has launched the NVIDIA DGX Quantum Early Customer Program, involving six research groups and quantum computer builders, including Diraq and the Israeli Quantum Computing Center (IQCC). The program features NVIDIA DGX Quantum, a reference architecture developed by NVIDIA and QM, designed to integrate quantum and classical computing systems. This solution supports quantum error correction (QEC) and parameter drift compensation, addressing the increasing demand for classical resources as quantum systems scale. The NVIDIA DGX Quantum platform combines QM’s OPX1000, a modular high-density hybrid control system, with NVIDIA’s GH200 Grace Hopper Superchips. This integration achieves ultra-low round-trip latency of less than 4 µs, enabling real-time QEC decoding, AI-driven quantum processor calibration, and hybrid [...]

Kipu Quantum has announced the commercial availability of its Iskay Quantum Optimizer on IBM’s Qiskit Functions Catalog, making the application accessible to members of the IBM Quantum Network, including Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, and research labs. The optimizer, which leverages Kipu’s Bias-Field Digitized Counterdiabatic Quantum Optimization (BF-DCQO) algorithm, is designed to solve complex optimization problems using all 156 qubits of IBM’s Heron processor. The Iskay Quantum Optimizer is engineered to address higher-order unconstrained binary optimization (HUBO) problems, delivering high-quality solutions in shorter time frames compared to traditional algorithms. Its non-variational approach enables efficient handling of large-scale optimization tasks, making it suitable for industries such as logistics, finance, telecommunications, energy, and materials science. [...]

NVIDIA has announced the establishment of the NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Research Center (NVAQC) in Boston, a facility designed to advance quantum computing architectures and algorithms. The center will integrate quantum hardware with AI supercomputers to tackle critical challenges in quantum computing, such as qubit noise mitigation and the development of scalable, practical quantum processors. The NVAQC will utilize NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 rack-scale systems to perform high-fidelity simulations of quantum systems and develop low-latency control algorithms necessary for quantum error correction. The center will also leverage the NVIDIA CUDA-Q™ quantum development platform to enable the creation of hybrid quantum-classical algorithms, facilitating efficient integration between GPU and QPU hardware. The [...]

Poland has successfully demonstrated its first quantum-encrypted connection using domestically developed quantum key distribution (QKD) technology. The connection, established between the Ministry of Digital Affairs and the Military University of Technology (WAT), utilized two QKD sets and a trusted node at NASK. The communication was secured using the IPSEC protocol with AES-256 encryption, ensuring resistance to interception and eavesdropping. The Optokrypt project, which developed the QKD system, was initiated by the Cyberspace Defense Forces and implemented in collaboration with WAT, TELDAT, and NASK. The system is designed to address cybersecurity threats, including those posed by quantum computers. This effort is part of Poland’s participation in the EuroQCI initiative, a European Union project aimed at building a quantum [...]

Qolab, Inc., a quantum computing hardware innovator, has announced an investment from Applied Ventures, LLC, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc. This Series A funding supports a collaboration aimed at advancing advance the development and scalable manufacturing of superconducting qubits. The partnership includes the co-authorship of a technical roadmap paper titled "How to Build a Quantum Supercomputer: Scaling from Hundreds to Millions of Qubits". The paper, developed with semiconductor and quantum computing experts, outlines strategies for achieving scalable quantum computing architectures. Dr. Robert Visser, Vice President in the Office of the CTO at Applied Materials, emphasized the collaboration’s focus on reducing error rates and [...]

Bluefors has announced three new advancements in cryogenic measurement systems: enhanced cooling capabilities, High-Density Flex Wiring (FPC), and the LD400sl System. These developments aim to address the growing demands of quantum computing applications, particularly in scaling qubit counts and managing thermal loads in ultra-low temperature environments. The enhanced cooling solution optimizes the integration of Cryomech pulse tube cryocoolers into Bluefors’ LD and XLD dilution refrigerators. This redesign doubles the cooling power at the 4K flange when operating at 3 K and allows elevated 4K flange temperatures up to 5 K, delivering up to three times more cooling power. These improvements enable the integration of more wiring, active electronics, and larger experimental setups while [...]

SCALINQ, a provider of quantum computing hardware, and QET Sweden, a spin-out from Chalmers University of Technology, have launched the QET Vidar Traveling-Wave Parametric Amplifiers (TWPAs) at the APS March Meeting 2025. The amplifiers are available in two configurations: Model S (single TWPA) and Model D (double TWPA). Both models feature an uninterrupted 4 GHz gain bandwidth, advanced flux biasing, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, addressing key challenges in quantum measurement such as signal fidelity and system stability. The QET Vidar TWPAs leverage patented multi-TWPA integration technology, enabling the combination of multiple amplifiers in a single enclosure. This design reduces space requirements and simplifies system setup while maintaining low noise performance. [...]

Equal1 has introduced Bell-1, a 6-qubit silicon-based quantum server designed for seamless integration into high-performance computing (HPC) environments. The system operates at 0.3 Kelvin (-272.85°C) using a self-contained cryo-cooler and consumes 1600W of power, equivalent to a high-end GPU server. Bell-1 is now available and shipping to customers, marking a step forward in making quantum computing more accessible for practical applications. The Bell-1 Quantum Server leverages silicon-based quantum technology, utilizing existing semiconductor fabrication processes to enable scalability and reliability. It is designed to augment classical computing systems, offering quantum acceleration for applications in artificial intelligence, financial modeling, pharmaceutical research, and materials science. The system’s compact, rack-mounted design and low power consumption eliminate [...]

Cineca, an Italian supercomputing center, has announced an agreement with IQM Quantum Computers to install the IQM Radiance 54-qubit quantum computer in Bologna, Italy. The system, scheduled for delivery in Q4 2025, will be integrated into Leonardo, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers. This will be the first on-premises quantum computer at Cineca. The IQM Radiance 54 is a full-stack superconducting quantum computer designed for applications in optimization, quantum cryptography, quantum communication, and quantum algorithms for artificial intelligence. Researchers at Cineca will use the system to explore quantum use cases that cannot be emulated on classical hardware. This collaboration supports Italy’s efforts to expand its quantum computing capabilities. The [...]