Mohamed Abdel-Kareem

Origin Quantum Computing Technology Co, based in Hefei, has unveiled Origin Tianji 4.0, China’s fourth-generation fully self-developed quantum control system, marking a major milestone in the country’s drive toward scalable quantum computing. Designed to support over 500 qubits, Tianji 4.0 builds on its predecessor used in the Origin Wukong quantum computer and introduces substantial upgrades in integration, automation, and signal precision, serving as the “neural center” for managing quantum chip operations. The Tianji 4.0 system introduces a modular and standardized engineering model that transforms complex quantum chip calibration into a process executable by general engineers, rather than specialists. It tightly integrates [...]

QphoX, Rigetti Computing, and the UK National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) have launched a collaborative project to develop and demonstrate the optical readout of all qubits in a superconducting quantum processor. Funded by RVO and Innovate UK via the Eureka network, the 33-month program builds on prior work where a single superconducting qubit was successfully read out using an optical signal through microwave-to-optical transduction. This method promises major thermal and wiring advantages by replacing conventional microwave amplifiers with optical fiber links. The new project will scale QphoX’s microwave-to-optical transduction technology and integrate it with Rigetti’s 9-qubit Novera™ QPU, to be operated [...]

Qoro Quantum and the Galician Supercomputing Center (CESGA) have successfully completed a two-week pilot project demonstrating scalable, distributed quantum circuit simulations using CESGA’s QMIO infrastructure and the distributed quantum emulator CUNQA. The collaboration focused on running parallelized versions of the Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE) and Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) using Qoro’s orchestration platform and CESGA’s high-performance computing (HPC) resources. Integration between the systems was seamless, with Qoro’s Divi software automating algorithm parallelization and scheduling workloads across ten HPC nodes, showing that complex quantum simulations can run efficiently in distributed environments. In the VQE use case, Qoro simulated hydrogen molecules using [...]

Cisco has formally launched its Quantum Networking Lab in Santa Monica, California alongside the introduction of a prototype quantum entanglement chip developed with UC Santa Barbara. The photonic integrated chip generates up to one million entangled photon pairs per second at room temperature, operates at telecom wavelengths for compatibility with existing fiber infrastructure, maintains energy efficiency under 1mW, achieves fidelities of up to 99%. Designed to support distributed quantum computing, the chip represents a foundational component in Cisco’s vision for scalable quantum data centers and secure quantum communication networks. The entanglement chip forms part of Cisco’s broader quantum infrastructure strategy, which [...]

Heriot-Watt University has officially opened a £2.5 million ($3.3 million USD) Optical Ground Station (HOGS) at its Research Park in Edinburgh to advance satellite-based quantum-secure communication. Developed under the UK Quantum Communications Hub and featuring a 70-cm precision telescope with adaptive optics and quantum detectors, the facility will enable quantum key distribution (QKD) experiments with satellites. HOGS is also equipped to monitor space debris and test ultra-high-speed optical communications for next-generation networks. The project marks a major step in the UK’s efforts to build a quantum-secure internet, offering a unique testbed for industry and academia. Connected via dark fibre to Heriot-Watt’s [...]

South Korea-based quantum technology firm Norma Inc. has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with UAE-based Al Fardan Ventures to establish a dedicated quantum computing R&D and manufacturing facility in the Middle East. The agreement, signed in Seoul during the World IT Show 2025, sets the foundation for Norma’s expansion into the region and aims to position the Middle East as a global hub for next-generation computing technologies. The partnership will target high-demand ICT domains such as artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, data centers, quantum security, and quantum computing. Norma and Al Fardan plan to support regional innovation through sustained research [...]

EntropiQ has officially launched as the first dedicated provider of Quantum Entropy as a Service (QEaaS), offering on-demand, elastic, and crypto-agile quantum entropy distribution tailored for critical infrastructure. The startup, headquartered in Atlanta with operations in Zurich, delivers hardware-seeded entropy over a post-quantum encrypted network and integrates with existing systems via API, meeting NIST SP 800-90 guidelines. The company’s platform is designed to preempt emerging quantum threats by enabling secure data protection before large-scale quantum decryption becomes viable. To scale deployment and operational validation, EntropiQ has partnered with Equinix and GIS QSP. Through integration at Equinix Solution Validation Centers in Silicon [...]

IBM, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and the Government of Andhra Pradesh have unveiled a plan to establish India’s most advanced quantum computing facility in Amaravati. Anchored by IBM's Quantum System Two with a 156-qubit Heron processor, this installation will be the centerpiece of the new Quantum Valley Tech Park—positioned to be India’s premier hub for quantum research, application development, and industry-academic collaboration. TCS will co-lead efforts to build quantum algorithms and hybrid computing applications aligned with India’s National Quantum Mission. Complementing IBM’s infrastructure, TCS will develop use cases across critical sectors including life sciences, manufacturing, cryptography, and energy systems. Quantum Valley [...]

Quantum Motion has appointed Hugo Saleh as President and Chief Commercial Officer. Saleh, who previously held senior leadership roles at Google, Intel, and Ayar Labs, will drive Quantum Motion’s global expansion and commercialisation strategy, supporting the company's productization of silicon-based quantum technologies. His appointment coincides with Quantum Motion’s expansion into the U.S., Australia, and Europe. A news release announcing his appointment is available here. Moth Quantum has named Dr. Ilana Wisby as Chief Executive Officer. Wisby, a recognized leader in the quantum computing sector, will lead Moth as it scales its infrastructure and launches consumer-facing quantum technology products. The announcement is [...]

Quantinuum has introduced Generative Quantum AI (GenQAI), a hybrid approach that integrates quantum data generation with transformer-based machine learning to address challenges at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Central to this methodology is the Generative Quantum Eigensolver (GQE), which leverages data generated from quantum circuits to train a transformer model that proposes improved quantum circuits. This iterative feedback loop enables the system to progressively identify quantum states with lower energy, improving the search for ground states of molecules—a fundamental problem in quantum chemistry. To validate the GQE framework, Quantinuum tested the method on the hydrogen molecule (H₂), a [...]