In brief - The G7 says organizations should begin migrating to post-quantum cryptography now. - Attackers can collect encrypted data today and decrypt it if sufficiently powerful quantum computers emerge. - Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana developers are already testing defenses against the threat. The G7 is urging governments and businesses to prepare for quantum-enabled cyberattacks now, warning that migration could take years and that sensitive data is already at risk. In a new report, the cybersecurity working group of the Group of Seven, better known as the G7—a forum comprising Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States—called quantum computing a security and economic threat to public and private organizations, not just critical infrastructure operators. “Although the exact timeline is uncertain, several recent advances suggest an anticipation of the development of quantum computers able to break widely used public-key cryptography mechanisms and threaten the security of digital infrastructures,” the group wrote. The group urged organizations to adopt post-quantum cryptography, or PQC, to protect against classical and quantum attacks. Without it, data stolen and stored today could later be decrypted by a sufficiently powerful quantum computer, which could also break digital signatures, enable impersonation, and expose companies and their supply chains. “We acknowledge that transitioning to PQC is not a problem for individual organizations to solve in isolation, but rather a collective transition that can only be achieved with early engagement, coordinated planning, and informed decision-making across the public and private sectors,” wrote. While the report does not mention cryptocurrency, the same class of public-key cryptography protects blockchain wallets and authorizes transactions. Current quantum computers cannot break Bitcoin’s cryptography. Developers are nevertheless considering post-quantum proposals including BIP-360, which would prepare the network to support new signature schemes. Bitcoin’s governance makes the transition more complicated. Any major security
Sep 4, 2026 · via decrypt.co
- CISA and a working group are urging organizations to begin transitioning to post-quantum cryptography - The groups identify five priorities, including raising awareness, developing national strategies and advancing R&D. - Explore emerging cyber threats at the 2026 Homeland Security Summit on Nov 10 The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the G7 Cybersecurity Working Group are urging governments and organizations to begin transitioning to post-quantum cryptography, or PQC. The threat posed by quantum computing is forcing government agencies to rethink how they protect sensitive information and critical systems. As DHS continues to prioritize cyber defense and homeland security technology, the transition to post-quantum cryptography is becoming an increasingly important component of federal cybersecurity. The 2026 Homeland Security Summit will bring together government and industry leaders to discuss emerging cyber threats, technology modernization and strategies for strengthening the nation’s security posture. Register your spot for the event. Why Is CISA Calling for Post-Quantum Cryptography Action? CISA warned Thursday through its Preparing for the Post-Quantum Era: A Call to Action publication that advances in quantum computing could eventually enable cryptographically relevant quantum computers to break public-key cryptography currently used to protect digital infrastructure. While the timeline for such quantum computers remains uncertain, the groups said the potential threat should no longer be treated as distant. Instead, governments and businesses should begin planning their PQC migrations to avoid exposure to quantum threats while providing long-term protection of confidential data. In addition to quantum-related risks, the groups warn that delaying migration could cause organizations to lose competitive advantages or potentially face exclusion from certain contracting opportunities, including public procurement. What Does CISA Recommend for PQC Migration? CISA and the G7 Cybersecurity Working Group recommend that organizations adopt a phased, risk-based approach to post-quantum cryptography migration, beginning with identifying critical data and assets, inventorying
Sep 4, 2026 · via executivegov.com
The quantum security deadline just got harder to ignore COMMENTARY | Quantum security is a national defense priority, not a future planning exercise. Once viewed as just a research topic and future concern, quantum security is now an operational priority for the U.S. federal government. Recent executive orders from President Donald Trump, paired with a quantum defense strategy from the Department of War (DoW), reiterate the Administration’s commitment to “safeguard America’s most sensitive data, critical infrastructure and the digital economy” and lay out concrete steps for organizations to adopt post-quantum cryptography and protect their systems. The reason is simple. Large-scale quantum computers aren’t here yet, but the risk already is. Adversaries can capture encrypted data today, store it and decrypt it later when quantum capabilities mature. This “harvest now, decrypt later” threat turns quantum from a future computing problem into a present-day cybersecurity one. And it's exactly the kind of long-tail risk that should worry anyone protecting mission-critical systems, sensitive data or long-lived corporate assets. Speed is of the essence The White House’s executive order underscores this urgency by supercharging the national effort to develop a large-scale quantum computer and directing agencies to deploy quantum-enabled networks within the next five years. By driving a whole-of-government strategy that coordinates commerce, energy and intelligence capabilities, the administration has signaled that the timeline for quantum disruption is moving much faster than many realize. Major hardware developers like Google, IonQ, IBM and Intel have also reported material progress in recent months, with Google's Willow chip and its quantum error-correction advances chief among them. That momentum is already translating into concrete action: the NSA and the DEVCOM Army Research Office recently launched the QuantumEAGLe initiative, a collaborative program built to accelerate the domestic quantum computing ecosystem, secure critical supply chains and fast-track fault-tolerant quantum capabilities.
Sep 4, 2026 · via nextgov.com
The Department of Defense is seeking commercially available, software-only encryption technology to protect military data without requiring changes to existing hardware as the department moves toward post-quantum cryptography (PQC). According to a request for information (RFI) posted to Sam.gov on Aug. 27, the DOD wants “to identify potential sources and solutions that can meet the department’s requirements for interim data protection measures, which are designed to be consistent with and advance the DOW’s migration to post-quantum cryptography.” Under the Trump administration, the DOD was rebranded as the Department of War (DOW). “The desired solution should provide utility-based, data packet-level cryptographic protection that aligns with the government’s PQC migration strategy and implementation plan, scheduled for on or before December 31, 2029,” the RFI reads. The software encryption effort is part of a broader DOD push to prepare military systems for quantum-era threats. The department published its PQC strategy in June, the day after the White House issued new quantum policies. The DOD PQC strategy outlines a plan to prepare “for a future battle space enabled by Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computers.” The strategy directs personnel to ensure all systems support PQC by 2030, and that every DOD system uses PQC, unless otherwise specified, no later than 2031. Applicable solutions The RFI states that applicable solutions must ensure cryptographic protection of data and protect encryption and decryption keys during establishment through asymmetric key encapsulation mechanisms and digital signatures. Authentication integration must be provided through an authorized PQC digital signature or through message authentication codes established through PQC asymmetric cryptographic approaches. Solutions must also be capable of integrating with PQC public key infrastructure. The department’s requirements further call for protections against unknown key access, including third-party storage, management, or access to cryptographic keys. The RFI also specifies that applicable solutions must not use symmetric
Sep 4, 2026 · via meritalk.com
Quantum computing may be lurking in the shadow of artificial intelligence (AI), but investors should pay special attention to this field. It has the potential to reshape the computing landscape, and several strong players in this industry could benefit immensely from the rise of quantum computing. Three that I think are primed to benefit are Alphabet (GOOG -1.05%) (GOOGL -1.11%), IonQ (IONQ +1.28%), and Nvidia (NVDA +0.84%). These are top stocks in this industry, and the time is now to take advantage of them. Why is quantum computing a big deal? Quantum computing is different from traditional computing because it doesn't take a binary path. Traditional computing uses ones and zeros (called bits) to determine outcomes, while quantum computing uses qubits, which are better described as the probability of an answer being a zero or a one. This allows such machines to consider an endless number of possibilities, making it ideal for nonlinear problems, which include a surprising number of issues. In some situations, quantum computers will be able to complete calculations that would take digital supercomputers billions of years to handle. The systems aren't powerful enough yet, but that's just a matter of time. Ask again in five or 10 years. Tasks like processing AI, optimizing logistics and delivery networks, and weather prediction are just some of the opportunities that quantum computing could address. The market opportunity is vast, and a projection from the management consultancy McKinsey & Company estimates that the quantum industry could reach $72 billion in annual revenue by 2035. That's a huge chunk of revenue that's currently not in play, and these three stocks are primed to benefit from it. This trio is a balanced approach to quantum computing With how lucrative the technology is, it should come as no surprise that countless competitors are
Sep 4, 2026 · via fool.com
QuTech has established a Quantum Systems Integration Unit to develop complete superconducting quantum computers, building on five generations of systems already made publicly accessible through Quantum Inspire. The new unit will focus on integrating all components, from cryogenics to software, into a functioning machine, using experience gained through programs like HectoQubit/2 and OpenSuperQPlus. This approach aims for a system architecture and component qualification, according to QuTech, and will utilize an open architecture to combine specialized technologies from European partners including TNO and Qblox. Leo DiCarlo will serve as Scientific Lead of the unit, connecting ongoing research in quantum error correction with the engineering of full quantum systems. Full-Stack Superconducting Quantum Computer Development at QuTech QuTech is establishing a repeatable system-integration blueprint based on experience gained from five generations of superconducting quantum computers that have been made publicly accessible via Quantum Inspire. This platform has provided the team with practical knowledge spanning the entire lifecycle, from initial processor development through ongoing operation and user support. HectoQubit/2 and OpenSuperQPlus programs further solidified this expertise, enabling development across component qualification and automated monitoring, building on this experience for the new Quantum Systems Integration Unit. The unit’s initial focus will be building intellectual property around system architecture, integration methods, and essential tooling. Vivek Sinha acts as Strategy and Partnerships Lead, guiding efforts to identify key customer needs and potential applications for this integrated technology. A market study is underway to evaluate various commercial routes, including turnkey system-integration projects and system integration as a service, planned for 2028, supported by a strong IP position and practical experience integrating superconducting quantum computers across the European value chain. This initiative aims to strengthen Europe’s quantum computing infrastructure by using existing technologies and fostering collaboration within the European value chain. The unit’s work will focus on open-architecture quantum
Sep 4, 2026 · via quantumzeitgeist.com
The state-of-the-art quantum facility will strengthen Europe’s ability to design, manufacture and scale next-generation quantum chips, helping to position the continent as a global leader in quantum technology. Today, Quantum Foundry Copenhagen and the Novo Nordisk Foundation announce plans to establish a new 5,300 m² quantum chip fabrication facility in Copenhagen. The facility will develop and scale the advanced manufacturing equipment needed to produce the next generation of quantum chips and strengthen Europe’s position in an increasingly competitive global quantum landscape. While Europe has built one of the world’s strongest research environments in quantum science, global leadership in quantum technologies will ultimately depend not only on scientific breakthroughs, but also on the ability to turn these breakthroughs into commercial products at scale. The fabrication of high-quality quantum chips, the specialised core processing units inside a quantum computer, is a crucial part of that process. “Europe’s quantum ambitions depend on our ability to turn scientific excellence into industrial capability. Strengthening European capacity to develop and manufacture quantum chips is essential for our competitiveness, resilient supply chains and technological sovereignty. Building on the European Chips Act and the Quantum Europe Strategy, and looking ahead to the forthcoming Quantum Act, initiatives such as Quantum Foundry Copenhagen can contribute to the industrial ecosystem Europe needs to scale quantum technologies,” says Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy. Quantum technologies have the potential to solve problems that are beyond the reach of today’s most powerful computers. In the future, they could help researchers develop new medicines faster, design more sustainable materials, optimise energy systems, and strengthen cybersecurity. Martin Lidegaard, Denmark’s Minister of Business and Competitiveness, says: “Technological breakthroughs happen when we succeed in turning new knowledge into value for both society and businesses. Quantum technology offers solutions to
Sep 4, 2026 · via novonordiskfonden.dk
Made in North Rhine-Westphalia and Siegen: Green Light for a New Quantum Computer A New Generation of Quantum Computers It is a new generation of quantum computers that was developed in North Rhine-Westphalia and will deliver immense computing power here. JION stands for “Jülich trapped-ION quantum computer” and is an ion-trap quantum computer. It uses electrically charged atoms (ions) as computational units (qubits) and keeps them in a suspended state using electromagnetic fields. This makes them particularly stable and results in low error rates compared to many other quantum computer systems. Quantum computers are expected to enable, for example, more precise calculations—both for the development of new drugs or materials (such as in battery research) and for more secure encryption methods for communication—than is possible with classical computer systems. Minister President Hendrik Wüst and Minister of Science Ina Brandes attended the grand opening at the Jülich Supercomputing Center (JSC) of Forschungszentrum Jülich on Thursday, September 3, 2026. As a symbolic part of the ceremony, a computational operation on JION was demonstrated publicly for the first time. With its official commissioning, JION will be integrated into the “Jülich User Infrastructure for Quantum Computing” (JUNIQ) and thus become part of Forschungszentrum Jülich’s modular supercomputer architecture. Users from research and industry can access hybrid computations using Jülich’s supercomputers and specifically offload certain computational operations to quantum systems. This combination of quantum and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure is unique in Germany in terms of its scope and diversity. JION emerged from the “Development Partnership for Ion Trap Quantum Computers in North Rhine-Westphalia” (EPIQ) between Forschungszentrum Jülich and the Siegen-based startup eleQtron. eleQtron was founded in 2020 as a spin-off from the University of Siegen. One of the founders of Germany’s first quantum computing startup is Prof. Dr. Christof Wunderlich, who conducts research in quantum
Sep 4, 2026 · via uni-siegen.de
Dark matter detector finds a strange signal scientists canât yet explain Scientists hunting dark matter have detected a mysterious particle event that could become their most promising clue yet. - Date: - September 4, 2026 - Source: - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - Summary: - The LUX-ZEPLIN experiment has detected a rare particle interaction that looks unusually difficult to explain as ordinary background noise and appeared where dark matter might be expected. Scientists are not claiming a discovery yet, but additional data could show whether this single mysterious event is the first hint of a long-sought dark matter particle. - Share: For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to identify dark matter, the invisible material thought to account for about 85% of all matter in the universe. Its gravitational effects can be seen throughout the cosmos, yet no experiment has directly detected the substance itself. Discovering what dark matter is made of remains one of the most important unresolved problems in modern physics. A new analysis from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment has now uncovered a particularly intriguing event. Researchers recorded a single particle interaction that has proven difficult to explain using known background signals produced by ordinary matter. The finding is not statistically strong enough to qualify as a discovery. Even so, researchers say it represents the most compelling potential dark matter signal LZ has reported so far. A Giant Detector Nearly a Mile Underground LZ is an international project involving 250 scientists and engineers from 39 institutions. The experiment is managed by the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and operates nearly one mile underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in South Dakota. At the heart of the detector are 10 tonnes of extremely pure liquid xenon. The instrument was designed primarily
Sep 4, 2026 · via sciencedaily.com
The US-made IonQ quantum computer 'Tempo' being introduced at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) is currently being installed with the goal of beginning service in April 2027. The national supercomputer No. 6, 'Han River', will start service in the fourth quarter of this year. On the 3rd, at the "4th MSIT–NST Government-Funded Research Institutes Press Study" held in Gangnam, Seoul, KISTI Vice President Kim Kang-hoe presented KISTI's latest infrastructure build-out plans. As a national research and development (R&D) project to build a hybrid computing service system that integrates supercomputers and quantum computers, KISTI is introducing IonQ's 100-qubit quantum computer Tempo. A qubit is the unit of information processing in a quantum computer. Vice President Kim said, "The foundational construction work for installation on the first floor of KISTI's annex has now been completed," adding, "IonQ experts are stationed at KISTI and are proceeding with installation as components arrive." The service launch is expected around April 2027. He explained that the schedule could change due to variables such as component supply. The quantum computer will be made available to researchers, students, companies and others. Han River will officially begin service in the fourth quarter. Equipped with about 8,500 state-of-the-art graphics processing units (GPUs), it aims to achieve computing performance ranking in the global top 10. Resources will be allocated as 30% to national strategic areas, 55% to industry–academia–research R&D innovation programs, and 15% to industrial innovation. A new integrated data center that will serve as a national shared-use science and technology artificial intelligence (AI) and computing hub will also be built by 2031. The total project budget is 354.6 billion won, and the facility will have a capacity of around 40 megawatts (MW, a unit of power output), with construction expected to begin in 2028. Regarding the
Sep 4, 2026 · via dongascience.com
Singapore must look beyond AI and build its quantum tech talent now
Financial institutions should nurture professionals today for tomorrow’s threats
AS ARTIFICIAL intelligence reduces the number of traditional entry-level tasks through which young technologists once learnt their professions, quantum computing seems to be an even less obvious career choice because of its perceived high barriers to entry.
I would argue the opposite. Quantum computing is still at a sufficiently early stage – there is a window to train people before the field matures.
The technology’s power lies in its ability to solve problems in ways that classical computers cannot. It speeds up simulations, optimisations and complex tasks dramatically.
Sep 4, 2026 · via businesstimes.com.sg
A research group in Japan led by Professor YAMAMOTO Takashi, Deputy Director, Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology / Graduate School of Engineering Science, the University of Osaka, in collaboration with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) and Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., has successfully demonstrated a world-record 10-channel multiplexed quantum photonic interface based on an integrated waveguide array, a key technology for optically interconnecting multiple quantum computers. Neutral-atom quantum computers are expected to use arrays of approximately 10,000 atoms, with each atom serving as a qubit. However, fault-tolerant universal quantum computers are expected to require more than one million qubits for error correction. One promising route to this scale is therefore to interconnect multiple quantum processors by distributing entangled photons between them. This requires a multiplexed quantum photonic interface capable of linking many qubits in parallel. Previous multiplexing approaches mainly relied on parallel optical fibers and were limited to only a few channels. Their insufficient integration density and wide atom spacing also made them difficult to apply to conventional neutral-atom quantum computers. In this study, Professor YAMAMOTO's research group developed an optical system incorporating an integrated optical waveguide array and demonstrated parallel photon delivery and detection from a neutral-atom array. Photons emitted from 10 atoms spaced at micrometer-scale intervals were coupled into 10 parallel channels of a 32-channel waveguide array, transmitted through optical fibers, and detected in parallel. The experiment also confirmed negligible inter-channel crosstalk and correlations between the quantum states of the atoms and the polarization states of the emitted photons, supporting the interface's potential for multiplexed atom-photon entanglement and quantum-processor networking. The approach is expected to be scalable to approximately 100 parallel channels. Photon detection was performed using a multi-channel superconducting nanostrip photon detector system based on technology developed by Director of Superconductive ICT Device
Sep 4, 2026 · via miragenews.com
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Sep 4, 2026 · via digitimes.com
ASPR Signals New Quantum Guidance Amid Health Cyber Threats The health agency is the latest to provide guidance on post-quantum cryptography amid a government-wide focus to get ahead of quantum threats. The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is preparing to release post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration guidance to help hospitals and public health organizations prepare for emerging cyber threats. “We’re working very closely with our private sector partners, and we’re about to release guidance documents in terms of how to prepare and mitigate quantum-related threats,” said ASPR Senior Cybersecurity Advisor for Critical Infrastructure Bob Bastani at GovCIO Media & Research’s Health IT Summit. ASPR, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, updated its Risk Identification and Site Criticality (RISC) tool earlier this year to include a cybersecurity assessment. The updated toolkit, known as RISC 2.0, includes resources to help health systems and public health partners better assess their cybersecurity posture amid growing ransomware threats. Bastani said RISC 2.0 does not currently include PQC guidance, but cybersecurity leaders can use best practices such as inventorying data and systems to better prepare their organizations for a future PQC migration. CDW Healthcare Industry Strategist Nelson Carreira echoed the need for organizations to begin or advance their PQC migration strategies. Carreira said threat actors are already collecting encrypted data with the intention of decrypting it once quantum computers are capable of breaking current encryption methods, a tactic known as “harvest now, decrypt later.” “PQC migration is something you should start today, because it’s going to be a massive threat,” said Carreira. “The sooner you can get started, the better. NIST has the algorithms posted, so leverage your partners to help you migrate because it is a huge endeavor.” The Value of Communication, Transparency As cybersecurity shifts from being solely the
Sep 3, 2026 · via govciomedia.com
G7 Cyber Agencies Issue Quantum Security Warning
A prototype quantum computer developed by IBM, on display in Las Vegas in 2018 | Ian Hughes, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr
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CISA joined the G7 Cybersecurity Working Group to warn about the rapid approach of powerful computers that can easily break current cryptographic measures.
Sep 3, 2026 · via rtoinsider.com
"Milestone of technology": New ion trap quantum computer in Jülich Electromagnetic fields hold ytterbium ions in a vacuum. This allows calculations with Qubits, now available in Jülich. JION – short for “Jülich trapped-ION quantum computer” – is a digital, gate-based ion trap quantum computer. It was officially commissioned on Thursday at the Jülich Research Centre, marking a “milestone of technology”, according to NRW Minister-President Hendrik Wüst (CDU). Both science and industry are to use hybrid computing power from quantum computers and classical high-performance computers of the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) for real-world applications. On the occasion of the inauguration, new quantum computing projects were launched. There are different technical approaches to quantum computers, including ion traps. Electrically charged atoms serve as information carriers, stored within electromagnetic traps. JION’s Qubits consist of ionized ytterbium atoms, held in a vacuum by electromagnetic fields and precisely controlled for calculations. Unlike superconducting systems, the quantum processor does not need to be operated at temperatures near absolute zero. According to the information, the system is operational but still under development. Initially, only a few Qubits are available, but by mid-2027, there should be ten. The supplier is the Siegen-based company Eleqtron, a spin-off from the University of Siegen founded in 2020. In 2024, the company, together with partners, delivered the QSea demonstrator with ten Qubits to the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Hamburg. JUNIQ links JION with supercomputers JION was realized as part of the development partnership "Ionenfallen-Quantencomputer in NRW" (EPIQ) and is intended to enable applications in industry and science, for example in optimization tasks in logistics, traffic, and process engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, and materials research, as well as in the currently highly hyped field of machine learning. To this end, the system is integrated into the Jülich User Infrastructure for Quantum
Sep 3, 2026 · via heise.de
- PsiQuantum has agreed to lend its Construct software platform for a quantum project with Brookhaven National Laboratory - Construct will aid the advancement of fault-tolerant quantum computing as part of the Quantum Genesis initiative - Quantum Genesis envisions fault-tolerant quantum computers that can support meaningful R&D by 2028 Brookhaven National Laboratory announced Wednesday that it has teamed up with PsiQuantum in a new collaboration that will give lab researchers access to the quantum computing company’s Construct software platform. Under the arrangement, Brookhaven scientists will use Construct to develop new algorithms and scientific applications aimed at the first generation of fault-tolerant quantum computers, which is the goal of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Quantum Genesis initiative. “We are excited to partner with Brookhaven National Laboratory to use these tools in support of its research into fault-tolerant quantum algorithms and applications,” said Heath Bumgardner, PsiQuantum’s vice president of government relations. “Through this partnership, we’re demonstrating how effective public-private collaboration can help accelerate scientific discovery.” What Is the Construct Software Plaftorm? Construct is described as the first full-scale platform built to help government, industry and research users develop algorithms designed to run on utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum systems once such machines become operational. The platform is the product of years of work by PsiQuantum’s applications team, which built out a set of tools intended to tackle major challenges in quantum algorithm development. Fault-tolerant algorithms are expected to have applications across fields such as materials science, drug development and cryptography. PsiQuantum opened Construct to the public at no cost in May 2026, giving researchers the ability to build quantum circuits, write and test algorithms and fine-tune computing resources without restriction. What Is the Quantum Genesis Initiative? PsiQuantum and BNL’s partnership is part of the larger Quantum Genesis initiative, which aims to build and deploy
Sep 3, 2026 · via executivegov.com
French quantum company Quandela has made its Canada-based photonic quantum computer available to users of the Quantum Computing Sandbox (QCS), Canada’s national program intended to accelerate quantum adoption across academia and businesses. The news: Quandela announced on Thursday that it signed an agreement with CMC Microsystems to join the QCS as a cloud-based computing services provider. The QCS is a research and development program that’s part of the Fabrication of Integrated Components for the Internet’s Edge (FABrIC) network, a federally funded innovation network managed by CMC to bolster Canada’s semiconductor and quantum industries. As part of the QCS, Quandela’s photonic quantum computing capabilities will be available to participating small businesses and researchers. Quandela claims its photonic quantum computer, established in Canada, is the first and only of its kind available on the QCS. From the source: “As data sovereignty in the digital realm becomes an increasingly important issue given the current global context, we are proud to be the first to include a Canada-based photonic quantum computer [in the QCS]”, Quandela co-founder Valérian Giesz said in a statement. “This will allow their work and data to be entirely hosted on Canadian soil, without having to go through a structure located in another country.” The context: Other quantum computing cloud service providers in the sandbox include US-based firms like IonQ, Quantinuum, QuEra, and Rigetti Computing, as well as Sherbrooke, Que.-based PINQ, which operates IBM’s superconducting quantum computer. As part of the QCS, Quandela has agreed to provide companies and organizations with technical and practical assistance on the “high-potential projects” working on the network. Final thought: Quantum computers can rely on superconducting qubits or photonic qubits; the former exist on physical chips, and the latter transmit information through photons (particles of light). Giesz said algorithms used in certain projects perform better on
Sep 3, 2026 · via betakit.com
Jonas Helsen has been awarded €1.5 million via a European Research Council Starting Grant to tackle a central challenge in quantum computing: reliably verifying performance. Unlike conventional bits, qubits use the quantum-mechanical principles of superposition and entanglement, allowing them to exist as combinations of zero and one, properties that promise faster calculations but introduce extreme fragility. Measuring a qubit alters its state, preventing simple error checks like those used in traditional computers; Helsen will spend five years developing methods to analyze and certify fault-tolerant quantum computers. “We are now at a stage where we can create qubits that are good enough for us to detect errors in them,” says Helsen. Helsen Awarded €1.5M to Analyze Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers This funding will support five years of research dedicated to identifying the root causes of errors within these complex systems, a challenge that has long outpaced hardware development. Helsen intends to build on years of experience assessing the quality of physical qubits, applying those lessons to the more advanced realm of fault tolerance. The fragility of qubits presents a unique obstacle to error correction; unlike conventional bits, a qubit’s quantum state is altered by the very act of measurement. This prevents the simple error checks used in traditional computing, necessitating entirely new approaches to verification. “The theoretical models for quantum error correction have existed for thirty years,” Helsen explains, “Only now is the hardware becoming good enough for us to put them into practice.” His work will investigate whether errors originate within the qubits themselves, during qubit interactions, or within the error-correction process itself. Helsen also plans to develop a ‘digital twin’ of a quantum computer for testing purposes, a feat complicated by the limitations of conventional computing. Simulating quantum-mechanical systems is inherently difficult because it requires significant computational resources. Consequently, he
Sep 3, 2026 · via quantumzeitgeist.com
The G7 tells industry to hurry up and prep for post-quantum encryption A cybersecurity working group at the G7 is urging governments to accelerate defenses against quantum computers that could break some existing forms of public key encryption. The working group’s report, prepared in June at the G7 Summit in France, said organizations “can no longer afford to postpone” work transitioning critical systems and data to “post-quantum” forms of encryption. “The quantum threat remains off the radar for many organizations and not properly resourced, with other security concerns taking precedence,” the working group report said. “Yet, a successful and collective transition to PQC can only be achieved if organizations understand that the quantum threat is an economic and business risk, and not merely a cryptographic risk.” Instead, leaders in government and industry “must reframe the quantum threat from a distant future problem to a near-term threat that demands action across all sectors, not just critical infrastructure.” The report acknowledged uncertain timelines for quantum computers, but identified that threats like harvesting current sensitive, encrypted data to decrypt it in the future do exist today. The report also warned that quantum computers could compromise authentication and assurance mechanisms—by forging trusted data or stealing confirmation— jeopardizing secure communications and legal contracts. The working group’s conclusions are largely in line with what governments have been recommending for years, urging industry to inventory and prioritize their critical systems and shift over to newer, “post-quantum cryptography” encryption algorithms. These encryption algorithms, originally designed by independent cryptographers and vetted by the National Institute for Standards and Technology and National Security Agency, will be used to protect the government’s own systems and data from cybercriminals and foreign governments. The Trump administration recently issued an executive order directing agencies to boost the domestic quantum industry and move up internal
Sep 3, 2026 · via cyberscoop.com