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Aramco has entered into an agreement with Pasqal, a leader in neutral atom quantum computing, to install, maintain, and operate the first quantum computer in Saudi Arabia. The 200-qubit quantum computer will be deployed in the second half of 2025, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom's technological advancements. This collaboration aims to integrate high-performance quantum computing capabilities into Aramco's operations, enhancing its ability to address complex challenges in the energy sector. The initial deployment will feature an "analog mode" system, which will later be upgraded to a more powerful hybrid "analog-digital mode" within a year. This advancement is expected to [...]

Anant Sanchetee has joined Quantinuum as VP, Marketing & Communications. Before joining Quantinuum he was Head of Marketing and Communications at IonQ and has over two decades of sales, communications, and marketing experience at companies including Meta where he was Head of Brand & Product Marketing for several of their product lines as well as several other technology related companies. A LinkedIn post announcing his starting the new position at Quantinuum can be accessed here. Sumit Kapur will become the Chief Financial Officer at Zapata AI, effective May 20, 2024. He will help to drive the company's financial strategy, capital allocations, [...]

Map of the Quantum Communications Fiber Used in this Experiment. Credit: AWS There have been a number of quantum networking testbeds created over the past few years (see our article listing them here), but Harvard University and the Amazon Web Services Center for Quantum Networking (AWS CQN) have created one with a new twist. A key technology that several quantum communications researchers are working to develop is called a Quantum Memory. This is a device that can receive a qubit and hold it for an extended period of time for use in the future. What Harvard and AWS CQN have create [...]

Pasqal and Thales are using quantum computing in the AQUAPS project to demonstrate the capability of neutral-atom quantum computing to solve complex satellite planning problems. Over the past three years, supported by the Île-de-France region and GENCI, the teams have used Pasqal’s quantum processor to optimize planning and scheduling processes critical to Thales’ operations, including logistics, air traffic control, and resource allocation. The collaboration successfully solved a satellite planning problem using Pasqal's neutral-atom Quantum Processor Unit (QPU). The alignment between the problem's structure and the QPU’s atomic arrangement allowed for efficient optimization, highlighting the technology’s potential for large-scale, real-world applications. This [...]

Die Photo of Boson 4. Credit: Alice & Bob We have previously published many articles about the cat qubit technology being developed by Alice & Bob. Their approach to combat qubit errors is different from what other companies are pursuing. In a quantum computer there are two basic types of errors that can occur, bit-flips and phase-flips. So conventional quantum error codes, like the surface code, need to be design to correct both types of errors. In the Alice & Bob architecture, the bit flips are nearly eliminated by the hardware architecture that they use so that their error codes only [...]

PQtunnel™, developed by nodeQ, provides a quantum-safe tunnel for swift and secure client-server communication. With the rise of Quantum Computing, traditional encryption methods face vulnerability, necessitating the adoption of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). This tool aids businesses, from SMEs to large enterprises, in transitioning to PQC for end-to-end secure communication. This product is available in two versions. PQtunnel™ TLS is an enterprise-oriented tunneling application that leverages the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol to secure traffic between a client (or a proxy) and the target application. While PQtunnel™ SSH offers a comprehensive Quantum-Safe SSH server, alongside a client equipped with a user-friendly interface [...]

In a pioneering venture, the UK has conducted successful commercial flight trials of advanced quantum-based navigation systems resistant to jamming and spoofing by hostile actors. Led by quantum technology firm Infleqtion in collaboration with aerospace giants BAE Systems and QinetiQ, the trials showcased groundbreaking technologies including the Tiqker optical atomic clock and ultra-cold-atom-based quantum systems. These innovations, tested aboard QinetiQ's RJ100 Airborne Technology Demonstrator, represent a significant leap in Quantum Inertial Navigation System (Q-INS) development. Funded by the UK government with nearly £8 million ($10 million USD), this initiative aligns with the National Quantum Strategy's vision to bolster the UK's quantum-enabled [...]

The Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest port, has initiated a trial in quantum security, partnering with Dutch startup Q*Bird. Amidst heightened concerns over cybersecurity and geopolitical tensions, securing critical infrastructure is paramount. Q*Bird's Falqon® technology is being deployed to safeguard the port's digital infrastructure and communications, including interactions with customs and logistics entities. As a pivotal hub in the European trade network, Rotterdam handles a substantial volume of global shipping. Recognizing the evolving threat landscape, the port aims to stay ahead with quantum-secure networking technology. Q*Bird's innovative approach using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) enables multiple users to connect securely to a [...]

Qiskit Overview. Credit: IBM In the world of software, there is a concept known as Semantic Versioning to indicate the version number of the software that can indicate both the maturity of the software and the level of changes in the software when a new version is released. Typically, version labelled 0.xxx are known as early software, possible in a beta stage, that can be expected to see significant updates before it becomes a stable and released product. So, it is a big deal when a software product moves from 0.xxx to a 1.0 level which indicates the software at a [...]