Mohamed Abdel-Kareem

Quantinuum has announced that its software-based quantum random number generator (QRNG), Quantum Origin, is the first of its kind to achieve validation under NIST SP 800-90B for entropy source compliance. The milestone positions Quantum Origin as a validated entropy source for federal systems undergoing migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), aligning with requirements under National Security Memorandum 10. Quantum Origin produces mathematically certified quantum randomness without requiring specialized hardware, unlike traditional hardware-based QRNGs which are subject to environmental variations and physical vulnerabilities. The software is deployable across a wide range of environments, including air-gapped systems, and does not impose additional size, weight, [...]

Cybersecurity provider Utimaco has announced the release of Quantum Protect, a post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solution package designed for its u.trust General Purpose HSM Se-Series, alongside a free simulator for testing quantum-safe algorithm integration. The product supports both the NIST-standardized ML-KEM (FIPS 203) and ML-DSA (FIPS 204) algorithms, as well as the mature hash-based signature schemes LMS and XMSS, and their multi-tree variants. This positions the platform for compliance with CNSA 2.0, which mandates these algorithms for certain national security applications by 2025. Quantum Protect includes a patented state management mechanism for handling stateful hash-based signatures and is delivered via a PKCS [...]

D-Wave Quantum Inc. announced several enhancements to its quantum optimization platform during the Qubits 2025 user conference, reflecting rising adoption across industries. The company introduced an upgraded hybrid nonlinear (NL) solver with support for continuous variables and linear interactions, extending its applicability to optimization problems such as budget allocation and resource distribution. These updates complement existing constrained quadratic model (CQM) capabilities and aim to simplify model construction for a broader set of real-world use cases. D-Wave also unveiled new application areas for its quantum optimization tools, including offer allocation, portfolio optimization, and maintenance repair operations (MRO). These additions expand on established [...]

D-Wave Quantum Inc. has announced two distinct quantum computing application milestones: the deployment of a hybrid quantum-classical production scheduling system at Ford Otosan, and the completion of a quantum-assisted drug discovery proof-of-concept in collaboration with Japan Tobacco (JT). Both projects utilize D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing technology and demonstrate applied use cases in industrial and scientific contexts. At Ford Otosan, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and Koç Holding, D-Wave’s quantum hybrid solver has been integrated into vehicle production sequencing for the Ford Transit line. With more than 1,500 vehicle variants produced on the same line, sequencing the order of production [...]

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released detailed guidance for organizations planning to migrate to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), establishing a phased national roadmap that stretches through 2035. The guidance outlines clear milestones and emphasizes the importance of integrating PQC planning into broader cyber resilience strategies. The document, Timelines for Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography, outlines a three-stage process. By 2028, organizations are expected to complete cryptographic discovery across their IT and operational infrastructure and produce a migration strategy. By 2031, they should have completed high-priority PQC upgrades and refined their implementation roadmap. The final phase, targeting 2035, calls for the [...]

Fujitsu, in collaboration with Osaka University, Systems Engineering Consultants Co., LTD., and TIS Inc., has released an open-source quantum operations software suite, designed to support full-stack quantum computer management—from setup to cloud-based operation. Branded as the Open Quantum Toolchain for Operators and Users, the software is now available on GitHub and aims to lower the technical barrier for organizations deploying quantum systems. Until now, institutions looking to provide quantum computing access via the cloud have needed to build their own complex operational layers. Fujitsu’s open-source toolchain offers a standardized, extensible solution, enabling research labs and enterprises to streamline deployment and management [...]

ULVAC, Inc. and ULVAC CRYOGENICS INC. have announced the development of a next-generation dilution refrigerator for quantum computing, with input from IBM. Targeting deployment in early 2026, the system will provide a 10 millikelvin cryogenic environment critical for superconducting qubit operation. Unlike current systems primarily sourced from overseas vendors, this effort establishes a domestic production framework in Japan, ensuring faster delivery and long-term maintenance support for quantum research and industry. The system features fully in-house manufacturing of dilution units, pulse-tube cryocoolers, and vacuum components to ensure supply chain independence. It is designed with a scalable modular architecture to support increasingly complex [...]

The Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) has officially opened the Quantum and Intelligent Systems Laboratory for Power Engineering (QISLaP), the country’s first quantum research lab focused on the energy sector. The facility is funded by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) with a grant of PHP 18 million ($314K $USD). QISLaP will support research on hybrid quantum computing models aimed at improving forecasting and optimization in power systems. Initial research will focus on predicting energy-related metrics such as electricity demand, solar irradiance, wind speed, and electricity prices [...]

DeteQt, a quantum sensing spinout from the University of Sydney, has secured AUD $750,000 ($471K USD) in pre-seed funding from Main Sequence Ventures and ATP Fund to scale development of its diamond-on-chip magnetometry platform. The raise builds on a AUD $3.3 million ($2.1 million USD) defence contract awarded last year via the Defence Innovation Network to demonstrate dual-chip quantum magnetometers targeting real-world applications such as inertial navigation, resource detection, and medical diagnostics. DeteQt’s approach integrates nitrogen-vacancy (NV) diamond sensing elements with silicon CMOS control and readout circuitry, fabricated via Global Foundries, into a compact, manufacturable platform. The architecture enables strong coupling [...]

The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) will invest up to CA$675,000 ($471K USD) over three years into QAI Ventures to grow Calgary’s quantum innovation ecosystem. The funding will support a two-phase program consisting of a pre-accelerator and a five-month accelerator, aimed at training 54 individuals and funding three Calgary-based startups developing applied quantum solutions. Participants will gain access to global expertise, mentorship, commercialization support, and advanced software tools. The accelerator will be hosted at Quantum City, strengthening ties between academia and industry and embedding QAI Ventures within Calgary’s growing quantum cluster. The initiative also aims to generate a sustainable talent pipeline [...]