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Quantinuum and RIKEN Expand Partnership to Accelerate the Commercialization of Quantum-AI Hybrid Supercomputing in Japan

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Gross Margin and Adjusted net loss per share are non-GAAP financial measures defined under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” About Quantinuum Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company offering a full-stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. Nexus is designed to be the first developer platform that integrates automated error-correction encoding, execution on Quantinuum hardware, and hybrid workflow orchestration. Unitary Foundation’s Metriq gym uses Nexus to access Quantinuum hardware for reproducible benchmarking across quantum computing platforms. About Quantinuum Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company offering a full-stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments.

Quantinuum, RIKEN expand Japan quantum computing partnership

Quantinuum QNT and Japan's RIKEN research institute have expanded their partnership to develop quantum-AI hybrid computing systems and explore industrial applications. The collaboration follows an upgrade of Quantinuum's Reimei quantum computer at RIKEN to its System Model H2, allowing researchers to study more complex quantum systems using a combination of quantum computing and supercomputing. The partners will work with Japanese universities and domestic suppliers to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer using Japanese technology and components. Quantinuum, RIKEN, and SoftBank will also explore connecting quantum computers directly to AI data centers in Japan to make hybrid computing services available to businesses. One combines quantum-generated data with AI models to study magnetism, while another uses quantum computing, supercomputers, and AI to simulate light-sensitive biomolecules.

IonQ Positioned as a Market Shaper in Inaugural Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for Quantum Computing – Established Vendors

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Japan-Developed Quantum Computers Join Forces with a Supercomputer at the University of Osaka – a First in Japan

Osaka, Japan – Researchers at D3 Center and the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology (QIQB), the University of Osaka, have created SEAFOOD, a platform that allows the university’s OCTOPUS supercomputer and superconducting quantum computers to work together in a single computing workflow. Quantum computers may help with some of these problems, yet today’s machines have limited numbers of qubits and are prone to errors. SEAFOOD connects OCTOPUS, operated by D3 Center, with superconducting quantum computers developed and operated by QIQB on a separate campus. Programs running on OCTOPUS can send calculations directly to the quantum computers and receive the results. JPMJMS2067); the MEXT Quantum Leap Flagship Program (MEXT Q-LEAP), “Research and development of superconducting quantum computers” (Grant No.

Google Researchers Use AI And Mathematical Proofs to Cut Quantum Computing Requirements

Insider Brief Google researchers used AI agents and computer-checked mathematical proofs to design quantum programs requiring fewer computing resources for scientific calculations. The scientific programs still exceed the capabilities projected for early fault-tolerant quantum computers, requiring further reductions in computing requirements. Now, Google researchers have shown how AI can return the favor, using teams of agents to design quantum programs that need fewer computing resources. Proofs Guide the Search The team built a quantum programming library in Lean, a system that checks mathematical proofs. The longer-term aim is to let researchers and AI agents accumulate algorithm improvements while hardware developers build the machines needed to execute them.

Rail Vision’s Quantum Platform Launches End-to-End Quantum Error Correction Program at the Israeli Quantum Computing Center

Quantum error correction is widely regarded as one of the critical technological challenges facing the quantum computing industry. The initial stage does not constitute a demonstration of real-time quantum error correction or fault-tolerant quantum computation, both of which remain objectives of subsequent development phases. About Rail Vision Ltd. Rail Vision (Nasdaq: RVSN) is an early commercialization stage technology company transforming railway safety through advanced AI-integrated sensing systems. For more information, please visit https://www.railvision.io/ Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act and other securities laws. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.

[WDAF 2026] Digital asset industry must prepare for quantum threats: DFNS

The rapid advancement of quantum computing and artificial intelligence threatens to undermine cryptographic systems, a security threat industry urgently needs to prepare for, a digital asset custody expert said Monday. Felix Eigelshoven, managing director and the head of Asia-Pacific at DFNS, a digital asset banking platform, gave a speech under the title "The Quantum Threat to Digital Assets: Will What You Hold Today Still Be Safe in 10 Years?" at the World Digital Assets Forum held at The Grand Lotte Seoul. According to Eigelshoven, the security threat extends well beyond blockchain, as financial institutions, telecommunications companies and other industries rely on cryptographic signatures to authenticate transactions and secure digital assets. Smaller companies have also made considerable advances in building quantum computers," Eigelshoven said.

IBM Patent Application Targets More Efficient Sharing of Quantum Computers

Insider Brief An IBM patent application describes a way to run multiple users’ quantum jobs together while reducing the work required for error mitigation. A user’s program may require only a portion of a processor’s qubits, the basic units of quantum information. The application describes storing the resulting information in noise models—descriptions of the errors associated with those operations. The software could also move a waiting program forward in the queue if doing so lets it use noise information while that information is still valid. Under the strictest option, the system would combine them only when it already has the necessary noise models.

Accelerating Time to Insight: AI-Powered Development and Purpose-Built HPC on Google Cloud

Google Antigravity is an agentic development platform that removes friction across the entire scientific software lifecycle. Developed by Google DeepMind and available on Google Cloud, AlphaEvolve is a Gemini-powered evolutionary coding agent that autonomously discovers, designs, and optimizes complex algorithms. High-throughput parallel storage: Google Cloud Managed Lustre provides sub-millisecond latency and massive parallel I/O throughput without the overhead of manually managing parallel file systems. Learn at our in-booth theater: Hear directly from Google Cloud engineers, researchers, and our partner community on real-world breakthroughs in AI-powered HPC. Connect at our SC26 events: Attend the Google Cloud Advanced Computing Community workshop and reception, and RSVP for our joint NVIDIA reception.

IBM Deploys First Quantum Computer in Illinois with Quantum System Two

Insider Brief IBM, the University of Chicago, the State of Illinois and the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park have unveiled an IBM Quantum System Two in Chicago, marking the company’s first quantum computer deployment in Illinois. PRESS RELEASE — IBM (NYSE: IBM), the University of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) today unveiled an IBM Quantum System Two in Chicago, IBM’s first quantum computer in Illinois and the company’s most advanced system available. “IBM is proud to deploy our first quantum computer of IQMP — an IBM Quantum System Two. Through NQAC, the new quantum computer will empower Illinois‘ quantum community to develop new algorithms and applications that will translate to real-world impact. With the arrival of IBM Quantum System Two, Chicago and the State of Illinois will be cemented as a leading destination for quantum innovation, industrialization, and workforce development.

Quantum Computing and International Law: Encryption and Data Security

4. International Law and the Protection of Digital Security International law does not contain a comprehensive treaty establishing universal technical requirements for quantum-resistant encryption. EU Data Protection and Cross-Border Encryption European Union data protection law offers one of the most developed regulatory frameworks for assessing quantum-related risks to personal information. The General Data Protection Regulation establishes obligations concerning processing security, accountability, and international data transfers. 6.2 DORA and Cryptographic Security in Financial Services Financial institutions depend on cryptographic security for electronic payments, transaction authentication, confidential records, interbank communications, and digital operational resilience. National Security Systems are addressed through a separate security framework, reflecting the specialized responsibilities of the agencies that operate them.

Could quantum computers break internet encryption in just 3 days?

A method called Shor's algorithm, proposed in 1994, demonstrated that a sufficiently powerful quantum computer could factor large numbers efficiently. The concern also extends to data being stolen today and stored for future decryption, once sufficiently powerful quantum computers become available. So, can a quantum computer break internet encryption in three days? The concern also extends to data being stolen today and stored for future decryption, once sufficiently powerful quantum computers become available. So, can a quantum computer break internet encryption in three days?

IQM Quantum Computers Oyj (HLSE:IQMX) Could Be 48% Above Fair Value On Q3 Results

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IBM Quantum System Two launches in Chicago: Nighthawk processor with 120 qubits and 218 couplers

At its heart is the Quantum Nighthawk processor with 120 qubits and 218 tunable couplers. IBM Quantum System Two is installed at street level behind large glass panels, making it visible from outside the building as well. Quantum System Two will become a central part of the National Quantum Algorithm Center, or NQAC. According to IBM, the new system uses a Quantum Nighthawk r2 processor. The Nighthawk processor’s 120 qubits should therefore not be equated with 120 fully error-corrected logical qubits.

Not IonQ. Not D-Wave. This "Boring" Blue Chip Stock Is Quietly Leading in Quantum Computing

Quantum computing also has emerged as a potential game changer, and investors have turned their attention to companies innovating in this area. In fact, the following "boring" blue chip stock is quietly leading in quantum computing. Quantum versus classical computing Before diving in, let's take a quick look at how quantum computing works, and this starts with a look at classical computing. Quantum computing uses qubits instead of bits, and these processors may store information as a zero, a one, or both at the same time. Today, quantum computing companies use various techniques to develop qubits and execute calculations, from the trapped ion method to superconducting techniques.

HKMA and HKUST Launch PQC Toolkit to Accelerate Banking Sector Transition by 2030

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), in partnership with The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has launched the Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Toolkit, establishing an operational and supervisory framework to guide licensed banks in transitioning their infrastructure away from vulnerable classical public-key encryption. The joint framework serves as the core operational roadmap to elevate all regulated institutions to full quantum preparedness (a QPI score of 10.0) by 2030. Co-developed by HKMA supervisory teams and HKUST faculty across cybersecurity, cryptography, finance, and corporate governance, the toolkit is structured to translate broad technical awareness into institutional action. The initial QPI evaluation indicated that while financial institutions operating in Hong Kong acknowledged the theoretical risk of cryptanalytically relevant quantum computers, actual system-level migration remained in an early stage. Official release statements, regulatory circulars, and the foundational sector survey can be accessed via the Hong Kong Government Press Release here, the HKUST Announcement Portal here, the HKMA Quantum Preparedness Announcement here, and the complete HKMA Quantum Preparedness of Hong Kong’s Banking Sector Whitepaper here.

An unreleased Anthropic model just helped solve a major quantum-computing question

Physical Superintelligence Inc., or PSI, said Friday it used an unreleased model from Anthropic to prove the Aaronson-Ambainis conjecture, a long-standing problem in quantum computing. The lab developed a research system that included the Anthropic model. "Quantum computing still has plenty of mysteries, but now there is one fewer," the lab said. David Turturean, a member of the technical staff at PSI, developed the research system that used the unreleased Anthropic model to prove the Aaronson-Ambainis conjecture. It's not clear what unreleased model PSI used.

IBM’s most advanced quantum computer unveiled at UChicago’s Hyde Park Labs

IBM’s most advanced quantum computer is now running at the University of Chicago’s Hyde Park Labs. JB Pritzker to unveil a new IBM Quantum System Two computer at Hyde Park Labs near the UChicago campus. IBM Quantum System Two is IBM’s first quantum computer in Illinois. “IBM is proud to deploy the first quantum computer of IQMP — an IBM Quantum SystemTwo. IBM has committed to supporting Duality startups with funding, technical expertise and access to IBM’s quantum computers, including IBM Quantum System Two, so they can develop quantum software.

Quantum Computing Stocks Rally On IonQ, Quantinuum Q3 Results, Guidance

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