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D-Wave Quantum Inc., a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, announces the extension of its agreement with Aramco, a global integrated energy and chemicals company. The collaboration focuses on leveraging quantum technologies to manage geophysical optimization problems. Aramco Research Center in Delft, the Netherlands, has been collaborating with D-Wave for two years, utilizing quantum technologies to address computationally intensive seismic imaging challenges. With the support of D-Wave, the team has achieved significant milestones, including creating subsurface maps using seismic data and processing a terabyte of seismic data with the D-Wave quantum computer in 2024. Marcin Dukalski, Quantum Applications Lead [...]

IBM and Pasqal have announced a partnership to develop a unified approach to quantum-centric supercomputing, integrating quantum and classical computing. This collaboration aims to advance application research in chemistry and materials science, leveraging the strengths of IBM’s superconducting circuits and Pasqal’s neutral atom-based quantum computers. Together, IBM and Pasqal will define the software integration architecture necessary for a quantum-centric supercomputer, orchestrating computational workflows across diverse quantum modalities and classical compute clusters. The initiative emphasizes open-source software and community involvement. The companies plan to co-sponsor a regional HPC technical forum in Germany, with future expansions planned globally. The collaboration focuses on fostering [...]

Comparison between conventional and proposed qubit control Researchers from the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Yokohama National University, Tohoku University, and NEC Corporation have successfully demonstrated a superconducting circuit capable of controlling multiple qubits via a single cable. This innovation marks a significant step forward in the development of large-scale quantum computers. Traditional quantum computers require individual control cables for each qubit, limiting the number of controllable qubits to about 1,000. The newly proposed superconducting circuit uses microwave multiplexing to control multiple qubits through a single cable at low temperatures. Proof-of-concept experiments at 4.2 K in liquid [...]

QPerfect, a pioneer in accelerating practical quantum computing, and QuEra Computing, a leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, have announced a collaboration focused on developing and evaluating tensor network methods for accurate quantum error correction modeling. This partnership will leverage QPerfect’s MIMIQ virtual quantum computer and quantum simulation framework to conduct high-fidelity simulations of logical quantum algorithms. This will aid QuEra in evaluating error correction algorithms on their neutral atom-based quantum computers. QPerfect, a spinoff from the University of Strasbourg and CNRS, specializes in fast, accurate, large-scale quantum computer simulations. QuEra, operating the world’s first publicly accessible neutral-atom quantum computing platform, brings [...]

Montana State University (MSU) has chosen ORCA Computing to provide two PT-1 quantum photonics systems, enhancing its distributed quantum computing and communication capabilities. Funded by the U.S. Air Force’s Applied Quantum CORE grant, these systems will be installed at the MSU Innovation Campus within the INDUSTRY Bozeman building. The initiative aims to accelerate the development and market deployment of quantum technology applications in security, communications, sensing, and computing. Prof. Yves Idzerda, Dean of the College of Letters and Science at MSU, called the installation a milestone for the university. Prof. Krishna Rupavatharam, Director of Spectrum Lab at MSU, emphasized that access [...]

Chart Showing the Steps Used in Q-CTRL's Optimization Software Q-CTRL, a leader in quantum infrastructure software, has achieved a significant milestone by solving optimization problems over four times larger than previous records using IBM quantum computers. The results show that IBM's quantum computers can outperform competitive technologies such as quantum annealers and trapped ion devices in solving complex optimization problems. This advancement redefines the expectations for achieving quantum advantage in practical applications. The new benchmarks demonstrate that Q-CTRL's performance-management infrastructure, integrated with IBM's utility-scale quantum computers, effectively mitigates hardware errors, enabling consistent and accurate solutions to large-scale optimization problems. Direct comparisons [...]

Quantinuum has upgraded its H2-1 quantum computer from 32 to 56 trapped-ion qubits, marking a significant advancement in the quantum computing field. This system has achieved a new world record in the cross entropy benchmark, with a joint team from Quantinuum and JPMorgan Chase demonstrating a 100x improvement over previous industry results. The H2-1’s capabilities make it impossible for classical supercomputers to simulate. The H2-1 also boasts a 30,000x reduction in power consumption for Random Circuit Sampling (RCS) compared to classical supercomputers. The H2-1 also has an advantage in that it achieves an all-to-all connectivity for its 56 qubits and demonstrates [...]

IT solutions provider Mphasis and Classiq, a company that offers a quantum software platform that provides optimized and hardware-aware circuits from high-level functional models, have partnered to accelerate adoption of quantum computing in finance, healthcare, logistics, and other sectors. Mphasis will leverage Classiq's platform to design and implement industry-specific quantum solutions, integrating them into existing business workflows. This collaboration combines Mphasis' deep industry knowledge with Classiq's expertise in quantum software. Classiq's platform allows for efficient design of quantum algorithms, which Mphasis will use to develop custom intellectual property and assist clients with implementing their own quantum solutions. Mphasis' existing quantum initiative [...]

EIFO has invested 70 million DKK ($10.2 Million USD) in Atom Computing, a leading quantum technology firm based in California. This investment will enable Atom Computing to establish its European headquarters in Denmark, enhancing the country’s burgeoning quantum ecosystem. The move aligns with the Danish government's strategy to position Denmark as a hub for international quantum technology. This collaboration, facilitated by Invest in Denmark, will bring advanced quantum technology, expertise, and jobs to Denmark. Denmark’s Minister for Industry, Business, and Financial Affairs, Morten Bødskov, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, highlighted the importance of this investment for fostering international [...]

Toshiba and Numana have announced a strategic partnership to enhance the Kirq quantum communication testbed in Quebec. This collaboration will improve the testbed’s real-world telecom-grade infrastructure, increasing its capacity and distance capabilities. Leveraging Toshiba’s Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology, the initiative aims to secure communications across Quebec’s key cities. The Kirq testbed, currently operational in Sherbrooke, will expand with additional hubs in Montreal by summer 2024 and Quebec City by early 2025. This multi-hub network utilizes Toshiba's state-of-the-art QKD equipment within a multi-vendor open testbed network, promoting a robust and adaptable infrastructure. The partnership will accelerate Toshiba’s system development and testing, [...]