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EPB and IonQ Deploy Hybrid Trapped-Ion Algorithms on Forte Enterprise to Optimize Power Grid Topology
EPB and IonQ have successfully deployed hybrid quantum-classical algorithms on IonQ Forte Enterprise to optimize power grid topology, significantly reducing power loss and improving efficiency. Their research, funded by a $4 million NIST grant, utilized trapped-ion systems to benchmark three distinct computational frameworks for distribution network reconfiguration. These methods demonstrated substantial parameter reduction, decreased classical solver runtime, and recovered global minimal-loss configurations across various bus systems, establishing a practical boundary where quantum-assisted pipelines become more efficient.
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NQCP Spins Out Pelagic Systems to Commercialize Real-Time Hardware Calibration Software
Pelagic Systems, a spin-out from the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP), is commercializing software for real-time control, calibration, and characterization of quantum processors. Their platform addresses parameter instabilities in multi-qubit systems by running routines directly on FPGA controllers, significantly reducing latency compared to traditional methods. This technology aims to automate and streamline the tuning of complex quantum hardware, offering a solution to a growing bottleneck in the industry.
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Quantum XChange Releases Phio TX-CMC 2.0 to Automate Distributed Post-Quantum Network Management
Quantum XChange has released Phio TX-CMC 2.0, a new version of their centralized management console for post-quantum network security. This update introduces automated provisioning and post-quantum cryptographic tunnels to help enterprises and federal agencies transition to PQC standards. The platform is designed to secure data in motion without requiring a complete network overhaul, addressing challenges like "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks and the complexities of migrating to new cryptographic standards.
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SkyWater Technology Introduces OnRamp Foundry Program and Details SP90 200 mm Silicon Nitride Quantum Photonics Platform
SkyWater Technology has launched the OnRamp program, an open-access foundry initiative for quantum hardware startups, providing engineering support and manufacturing on 200 mm production lines. The program includes the SP90 silicon nitride platform, which offers a broad optical spectrum and integrates various materials for diverse quantum applications. This initiative aims to help startups commercialize their quantum technologies by overcoming manufacturing challenges and offering flexible access to prototyping.
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UbiQD Receives $200,000 New Mexico State Grant to Prototype Room-Temperature Quantum Dot Single-Photon Sources
UbiQD received a $200,000 grant from the New Mexico Quantum Technologies Award to prototype room-temperature quantum dot single-photon sources. This funding will support the development of fiber-coupled light sources for quantum processors and communication, utilizing a novel, heavy-metal-free semiconductor nanocrystal technology. The initiative aims to overcome challenges in quantum emitter scalability and performance.
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PsiQuantum Unveils 8×8 Optical Circuit Switch Demonstration Vehicle Derived from Silicon Photonics Quantum Architecture
PsiQuantum has developed an 8x8 optical circuit switch (OCS) using their silicon photonics platform, originally for quantum computing, but now repurposed for AI cluster interconnects. This OCS offers low insertion loss and high channel isolation. This dual-use strategy allows PsiQuantum to commercialize its photonic manufacturing while continuing to develop its quantum computing technology.
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NVision Demonstrates Addressable Molecular Spin-Photon Interface and Partners with HyperLight for Integrated Photonic Hardware
NVision Quantum Technologies has demonstrated a new quantum computing platform using organic carbene molecules as qubits, achieving single-molecule coherent control and optical readout. They've partnered with HyperLight Corporation to integrate these molecular qubits onto photonic chips, aiming to overcome the limitations of traditional solid-state systems. This technology offers a promising path towards scalable quantum computers, with a prototype expected by late 2026 and fault-tolerant systems by 2030.
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LG CNS and D-Wave Partner to Evaluate Quantum Annealing for Enterprise Combinatorial Optimization
D-Wave Quantum Inc. and LG CNS have signed a non-binding MOU to explore quantum annealing for enterprise optimization in South Korea and Asia. This collaboration will evaluate D-Wave's quantum annealing technology with LG CNS's system integration to address complex combinatorial problems like scheduling, routing, and logistics. The partnership aims to demonstrate the commercial viability of quantum solutions over classical methods.
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NIST Releases Final IR 8547 Establishing Definitive Post-Quantum Cryptography Transition Timeline and Deprecation Schedules
NIST has released its final roadmap, NIST IR 8547, for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards, with federal agencies facing binding deadlines to adopt PQC for key establishment by December 31, 2030, and digital signatures by December 31, 2031. Classical public-key algorithms will be deprecated after 2030 and disallowed after 2035. The report emphasizes the urgency of PQC adoption due to "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" attacks and provides guidelines for hybrid schemes during the transition.
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IonQ Deploys Intercontinental Hybrid QKD and PQC Architecture Securing Enterprise Links Between Geneva and Seoul
IonQ has deployed a hybrid quantum-safe security network connecting its facilities in Geneva, Switzerland, and Seoul, South Korea. This network integrates Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to protect sensitive data against emerging quantum threats. This internal commercial operationalization serves as a blueprint for multinational enterprises and sovereign institutions facing accelerated post-quantum migration deadlines.
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