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The US has 10 federal quantum research centers and four of them are in or near Chicago (California has only two). That’s only one reason the city was named a U.S. Regional and Innovation Technology Hub for quantum tech. Science writer Meredith Fore covers the quantum scene including national labs, universities and startups for the Chicago Quantum Exchange. She shares stories of scientists and technical advances in the region. Transcript [00:00:00] Veronica: Hello, and welcome to the Quantum Spin by HKA. I'm Veronica Combs. I'm a writer and an editor here at the agency. I get to talk every day with [...]

Q*Bird, a Netherlands-based startup, has secured €2.5 million ($2.71M USD) in funding from QDNL Participations, Cottonwood Technology Fund, and regional economic development agency InnovationQuarter, to expedite the growth of its quantum security technology, Falqon®. Founded in 2022, Q*Bird specializes in quantum cryptography (QKD), offering provable security against all forms of attacks, including those from future quantum computers. The startup's technology aims to safeguard data communications and digital infrastructure, with a particular focus on establishing secure foundations for the future 'quantum internet.' Q*Bird is currently engaged in a large-scale trial of its technology at the Port of Rotterdam and has secured a [...]

By Michael Baczyk On-Premise Deployments on the Rise The past month alone has seen several significant deals that showcase the increasing adoption of on-premise quantum computers. IBM announced that the Japanese research institute Riken has chosen to install an IBM Quantum System Two processor at its facility, which will be integrated with Riken's Fugaku supercomputer. The project has attracted funding from Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) and will involve collaborators such as SoftBank, the University of Tokyo, and Osaka University. Meanwhile, QuEra Computing secured a substantial order worth 6.5 billion yen ($41M USD) from Japan's National Institute [...]

Diagram of the Setup Terra Quantum Used in this Experiment. Credit: Terra Quantum One of the current issues with Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is the limitation of how far a quantum signal can be carried over a lossy fiber optic cable before it becomes unusable. With classical optical networking, this problem is solved using classical repeater technology that measures an incoming optical stream and then regenerates it to send it on to the next link in the chain. However, the approach used in these classical repeaters won't work with a quantum signal because of the No-cloning theorem. Nonetheless, people are testing [...]

Cisco, a leading global technology company, has joined the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) as a corporate partner. Cisco's collaboration will focus on quantum communications and quantum-safe networking through its Cisco Quantum Lab. This partnership aims to leverage the Chicago Quantum Network, which is one of the longest quantum networks in the United States, spanning 124 miles and expanding. David Awschalom, director of the CQE and Q-NEXT at Argonne National Laboratory, highlighted the potential of this collaboration to advance quantum communication and develop a secure quantum internet. Cisco's involvement is expected to contribute significantly to national security and financial systems by pioneering [...]

QuSecure™, Inc. has announced that its QuProtect software solution has achieved SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. This certification validates the security controls and practices of QuProtect, confirming that they meet rigorous industry standards. The compliance was verified through an independent third-party assessment, underscoring QuSecure's commitment to high security standards. Craig Debban, QuSecure's CISO, emphasized the significance of this achievement in enhancing the company's security posture and aligning with customer requirements. This certification reassures organizations that QuSecure meets stringent security requirements, facilitating vendor management reviews. QuProtect offers a comprehensive quantum-security-as-a-service architecture, integrating zero-trust and quantum-resilient technology to protect various [...]

Zoom Video Communications, Inc. has announced the global availability of post-quantum end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Zoom Meetings, with plans to extend this feature to Zoom Phone and Zoom Rooms soon. This enhancement makes Zoom the first Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) provider to implement post-quantum E2EE for video conferencing. The new security measure addresses the evolving threat landscape, specifically the risk of "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks, where attackers capture encrypted data with the intention of decrypting it when quantum computing becomes more advanced. Zoom's proactive upgrade to post-quantum E2EE, using the Kyber 768 algorithm, aims to safeguard user data [...]

By Michael Baczyk What is the Stanford Center for Responsible Quantum Technology? On May 20, 2024, the Stanford Center for Responsible Quantum Technology hosted its 2nd Annual Stanford Responsible Quantum Technology Conference with a focus on Quantum Simulation. The event was a unique blend of art, music, and quantum technology discussions, creating an immersive atmosphere that encouraged open dialogue. The Stanford Center for Responsible Quantum Technology, founded by Mauritz Kop and part of the Stanford Program in Law, Science & Technology, is an institution dedicated to investigating the societal implications of quantum technologies. The Center brings together a diverse, multidisciplinary community [...]