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The latest quantum computing news from around the world. Verdict covers the latest developments in the emerging area of quantum computing, from technological breakthroughs to new applications, as well as the security benefits and risks appearing in the process. Quantum computing has the potential to transform the future, and we are here to cover its development.
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16 Sep
IBM quantum computing roadmap aims for 1,121-qubit machine in 2023
IBM has revealed an ambitious quantum computing roadmap, which includes building a 1,121-qubit machine in 2023.
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17 Jul
Cambridge Quantum Computing joins IBM Q Network
Independent quantum computing company Cambridge Quantum Computing (CQC) has become the first hub to join the IBM Q Network.
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15 Jun
Quantum random number generators project nets £2.8m government funding
A landmark interdisciplinary project focusing on the assurance of quantum random number generators has been awarded £2.8m from the UK government’s Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
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19 May
How the UK can lead the quantum revolution
They say technology moves in dog years and it’s not hard to see why.
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11 Feb
IT infrastructure technology trends 2020
The market for IT infrastructure equipment will be dominated by increased options for customers’ data management and increased demand for solutions that serve specific workloads.
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29 Jan
Future of big data: What are the leading technology trends?
Big data has emerged in response to the exponential growth in data.
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11 Dec
Today’s encryption crackable by quantum computing in five years, 73% of cybersecurity pros say
Almost three-quarters (73%) of cybersecurity professionals expect quantum computing to crack today’s encryption within the next five years, according to a survey by Neustar International Security Council (NISC).
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5 Nov
UK quantum computing investment to triple over next five years
UK business investment in quantum computing is expected to triple over the next five years, according to the CBI and Accenture Tech Tracker survey.
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23 Oct
Google says it has reached quantum supremacy, but not everyone agrees
Google has shed light on its claims that it has reached quantum supremacy, but not everyone is in agreement.
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11 Oct
Researchers build first prototype quantum computer using superconducting materials
Scientists from The National University of Science and Technology (MISIS) have launched the first prototype quantum computer that uses superconducting materials to overcome key issues holding the development of quantum computers back.
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27 Sep
Quantum computer a step closer with key research breakthrough
New research could bring scientists one step closer to creating fully functional quantum computers.
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3 Sep
Quantum computer simulated by scientists, shedding light on operation
Scientists have simulated a quantum computer on a classical computer, providing greater insight into how the emerging technology works.
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23 Aug
IBM unveils first quantum-safe tape drive to protect today’s data tomorrow
Technology giant IBM has unveiled a range of tools to help businesses be safe in the age of quantum computing, including the world’s first quantum-safe tape drive.
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16 Aug
Meet the material that could make quantum computers a commercial reality
A superconductor material that has to potential to overcome one of the biggest issues preventing quantum computers from becoming commercially viable has been found by scientists.
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5 Aug
Preparing for quantum computing’s devastating impact on cybersecurity
Quantum computers are often considered the next great advance in the computing space, with potential benefits for chemistry, artificial intelligence, cryptography and a host of other fields.
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12 Jul
World first: Quantum entanglement photo captures “spooky action at a distance”
For the first time in history, scientists have successfully taken a photo of a type of quantum entanglement known as Bell entanglement, which Albert Einstein famously described as “spooky action at a distance”.
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12 Mar
IBM is taking the long view on quantum computing
Quantum computing remains years off as a commercial reality.
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4 Mar
IBM achieves quantum volume record, moves a step closer to quantum advantage
IBM has achieved a new milestone in its attempts to bring quantum computing to the masses, having announced that it has achieved its highest quantum volume to date at the 2019 American Physical Society March Meeting.
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17 Jan
IBM’s quantum computer is a sign of its ambitions
IBM has unveiled a standalone commercially viable quantum computer in an effort to reinvigorate its brand reputation and drag its share price out of the doldrums.
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8 Jan
Quantum computing comes to energy with ExxonMobil IBM partnership
ExxonMobil has become the first energy company to join IBM to work on using quantum computing in its energy and manufacturing technologies.
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1 Nov
£235m National Quantum Computing Centre announced by UK government
In the race to build the world’s first universal quantum computer, the UK government has announced that it will invest funds in a new National Quantum Computing Centre.
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4 Apr
For IBM quantum computing isn’t just about speed — it’s about changing the way computers think
In just two short years, IBM has almost single handedly brought quantum computing out of academia and into the hands of anyone with access to the internet.
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9 Mar
Quantum computing breakthrough as scientists make qubits which can communicate
Scientists in Australia have claimed a major breakthrough in the race to build the next generation of superfast computers using quantum physics.
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29 Jan
Google and Microsoft are speeding ahead with quantum computing technology
Google and Microsoft, two of the big technology firms in a race to build quantum computers, are set to announce major scientific milestones this week.
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28 Dec
Quantum computing is the future — companies need to begin recruiting for it now
Tech giants from Google to IBM are getting revved up over quantum computing for its ability to massively speed up cloud computing systems.
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3 Nov
From climate change to world hunger, Microsoft thinks quantum computing can solve all our problems
You’ve probably heard of quantum computing, even if you don’t fully understand it.
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21 Jul
Quantum computing: the most exciting thing in computing is also the most terrifying
I would compare the threat of quantum computing to that of a nuclear weapon -- Andersen Cheng, the chief executive and co-founder of London-based startup, Post Quantum.