However, today’s quantum computers resemble classical computers of the 1950s and 60s: brittle, without error correction, and expensive to operate, but powerful for niche applications.
The first is an execution layer that improves how algorithms are compiled, optimized, mitigated, and run on quantum hardware.
Why quantum advantage is not here yet The pursuit of quantum advantage – the point at which quantum hardware surpasses classical computing in solving certain problems – requires active exploration of both suitable intractable problems and novel quantum algorithm design.
This makes identifying anomalies, such as a fraudulent transaction in vast datasets, more efficient on available quantum hardware.
The benefits of software-enabled quantum utility With the opportunity to experiment broadly with accessible quantum hardware, researchers could further their expertise and understanding of what problems are best suited for quantum computation, leading to more opportunities to achieve quantum advantage in both academic and real-world problems.
Nov 18, 2025 · via sdxcentral.com
NTT pushed for international coordination on network architecture and interoperability in connecting quantum computers with AI infrastructure and data center facilities.
Connecting quantum and classical infrastructure NTT’s proposal identified network architecture, interoperability, synchronization and control, and operational management as areas requiring international dialogue.
The company argued that quantum computing’s value could extend beyond standalone machines through connections among multiple quantum computers, AI infrastructure, and data centers.
NTT presented its optical quantum computing research alongside the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN), its initiative to improve network and computing infrastructure efficiency.
Networks cross infrastructure boundaries The quantum discussion sat within a wider debate about infrastructure spanning multiple data centers, cloud platforms, network operators, and countries.
Nov 18, 2025 · via sdxcentral.com
Cisco continues to double down on its quantum side hustle, joining up with quantum computing firm Infleqtion to research networked quantum systems.
“The next major breakthrough in quantum will not come from building bigger isolated machines, but from networking systems together,” Ramana Kompella, VP and head of Cisco Research, explained.
“By combining Cisco’s quantum networking leadership with Infleqtion’s quantum platforms, we are developing the communication architecture needed to scale quantum capabilities from standalone devices into resilient, collaborative networks.”
Ultimately, the partnership seeks to pave the way for interconnecting diverse quantum computers, sensors, and related hardware into larger, distributed networks.
“Achieving the broadest applications of quantum computing will require many quantum systems working together," Inflecqtion CTO Pranav Gokhale added.
Oct 30, 2025 · via sdxcentral.com