NASA is creating a fifth state of matter on the ISS, thanks to an upgrade to a mini-fridge-sized quantum lab A new set of upgrades to the International Space Station’s Cold Atom Laboratory is allowing NASA to probe quantum mechanics at the coldest possible temperatures while in zero gravity. A new upgrade to the International Space Station's (ISS) quantum laboratory is enabling NASA to probe the behavior of atoms further than ever before, the space agency has announced. Combining the ISS's newly upgraded "Cold Atom Laboratory" with the near zero-gravity of low Earth orbit, scientists are attempting to understand the properties of so-called "ultracold" atoms in an environment impossible to replicate on Earth. The aim of the mission is to study how clouds of atoms behave at temperatures close to absolute zero (minus 459.67 degrees Fahrenheit or minus 273.15 degrees Celsius) — the coldest possible temperature in the universe, where atoms lose all their energy of motion. "At the coldest temperatures, matter behaves drastically different from anything we have experienced," Jason Williams, project scientist for the Cold Atom Lab at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, which built the facility, said in a statement. "The wavelike nature of matter dominates, and ultracold matter can behave in ways that are not only unexpected, but that also enable extremely precise measurements of time, gravity, and motion. The lab has lots of tools — especially with this latest upgrade — to let us probe the nature of the universe." Rule-breaking particles Atoms and their subatomic particles are quantum mechanical objects whose behavior is fundamentally different from that of the large-scale world. For example, the laws of quantum mechanics predict that particles can be in more than one place at the same time (quantum superposition); can be mysteriously linked with each other over
Jul 10, 2026 · via livescience.com
President Donald Trump wants the U.S. to build and rollout a new quantum supercomputer and for the Pentagon, NASA and other agencies to deploy quantum sensors systems Trump’s order calls for updates to U.S. strategies and policies to “supercharge” quantum technology advancements. “The order establishes a national effort to develop the first ever quantum computer powerful enough to initiate the era of quantum-enabled scientific discovery and accelerate quantum capabilities for commercial applications,” according to the White House. Quantum computers aim to solve highly complex problems by using the properties of tiny particles, like atoms, to process information, according to the National Science Foundation (NSF). “Unlike classical computers that process information using bits (0s and 1s), quantum computers employ qubits, which use the principles of quantum physics — the science of how matter and energy behave at the tiniest scales — to represent information in entirely new ways,” according to NSF. “Qubits can exist in a superposition of multiple states, meaning they can be in state 0, state 1, or a mix of the two…This combination of superposition and entanglement enables quantum computers to perform numerous calculations in parallel, dramatically increasing computing power and making them potentially capable of solving problems that are far too complex for classical computers.” Quantum computing, entanglement, and sensors could spur next generation pharmaceuticals, medical research as well as defense and security applications. The quantum efforts will also be coordinated across agencies including the Pentagon, intelligence agencies and NASA. Trump wants NASA and the U.S. military to deploy quantum-enabled sensors and networks in the next five years, according to the White House. Quantum computing can also be partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning models and applications. After Trump announced the order, the White House and other U.S. agencies posted images of the U.S. president with
Jul 10, 2026 · via stardem.com
Swiss regulator urges banks to prepare for quantum era The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is calling on banks to do more to address the risk posed by powerful quantum computers. Quantum computing could breach current cryptographic systems, putting communications, customer data and financial transactions at risk. A survey carried out between November 2025 and January 2026 among 60 financial institutions has revealed that companies are aware of the risks posed by quantum computers, FINMA said. However, there is generally a lack of a clear roadmap and sufficiently forward-looking planning for the migration to secure encryption. “FINMA has identified a need for action in risk management at numerous institutions,” the regulator stated. In a communication to those concerned, the supervisory authority has outlined various measures to mitigate the risks. More Vontobel warns that Switzerland must avoid ‘over-regulation’ + How we produce English news Translated from Italian, reviewed by an English Department journalist. External Content In compliance with the JTI standards More: SWI swissinfo.ch certified by the Journalism Trust Initiative You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us! If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.
Jul 10, 2026 · via swissinfo.ch
Quantum chip just 0.3 inches long stores memory through tiny mechanical vibrations The device uses superconducting qubits to process data, while mechanical resonators serve as quantum working memory. Read Next: US firm launches modular sodium-ion battery to power data centers and utilitiesSwiss researchers have developed a new type of quantum computer chip that stores data using tiny mechanical vibrations rather than conventional electromagnetic memory. The revolutionary device was created by researchers at ETH Zurich. It reportedly swaps traditional quantum memory for microscopic mechanical resonators. These are microscopic structures that vibrate in different ways to hold information. The approach also introduces a computer architecture inspired by today’s digital computers that separates processing and memory. “Our quantum chip contains tiny components that start to vibrate when storing information,” Yiwen Chu, PhD, a professor of hybrid quantum systems at ETH Zurich, said. The team believes that the concept could overcome one of quantum computing’s greatest challenges: building compact and reliable systems that could store large amounts of quantum data. To reach millions of qubits, quantum computers must overcome size, heat, and other complex electronic bottlenecks. Inside the chip In ETH Zurich’s model, processing and memory and separated. A superconducting qubit acts as the processor. This is similar to the central processing unit (CPU) in a conventional computer. Meanwhile, quantum information is temporarily stored inside mechanical resonators that serve as a form of quantum working memory. More from Science See AllRather than storing information electromagnetically, the resonators encode data through tiny vibrations. During a computation, the qubit retrieves information stored in a vibration, performs calculations, and writes the updated information back into the vibrating memory. According to Chu and her team, the idea resembles the strings of a guitar. These can vibrate at different frequencies to produce different notes. Meanwhile, in the quantum chip,
Jul 10, 2026 · via interestingengineering.com
The LUMI AI Factory, led by CSC – IT Center for Science (CSC), a Finnish center of expertise in ICT, is gearing up to deploy a Halocene H4 quantum computer that will be integrated into the LUMI data center in Kajaani, Finland. It has selected IQM Quantum Computers (IQM), a European quantum computing hardware and software company, to deliver the system, named LUMI-IQ in 2027. According to a press release, LUMI-IQ will use IQM Halocene H4 technology, and it will include a 150-qubit quantum processing unit, with further upgrades planned to increase performance and the number of logical qubits. The quantum computer will be integrated with the LUMI supercomputer environment to support research using quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and high-performance computing (HPC). The system will allow LUMI AI Factory users to develop and test quantum error correction methods and explore hybrid computing approaches. Jan Goetz, CEO and Co-founder, IQM Quantum Computers, said, “Delivering IQM Halocene to CSC means Europe’s most powerful quantum computer will sit at the heart of one of the world’s leading research computing environments. This is a milestone for IQM, CSC, for Finland, and for the European quantum ecosystem.” Kimmo Koski, Managing Director of CSC – IT Center for Science, said, “As part of the LUMI AI Factory, LUMI-IQ will bring together world-leading AI, data, high-performance computing and quantum acceleration in one powerful hybrid environment. By connecting quantum concepts and algorithms with intelligent software tools and real-world applications, it will open new possibilities for scientific discovery and RDI, from materials and health to energy and fundamental science.” Mikael Johansson, Manager for Quantum Technologies at CSC – IT Center for Science, said, “Already the first system delivered in 2027 will come with a state-of-the-art quantum processing unit (QPU) with 150 qubits. LUMI-IQ will evolve into a fault-tolerant
Jul 10, 2026 · via w.media
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Xanadu expands U.S. operations with New York State office July 9, 2026 by CM Staff Xanadu says it has scaled up operations across the U.S., with growth in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as a distributed presence across the country spanning 19 states. Talking Points Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited, a photonic quantum computing firm, announced on July 9 its expansion in the U.S., focusing on Albany, New York. The company has increased operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and across 19 states, expecting significant workforce growth by year-end. - Xanadu's expansion reflects rising demand for quantum computing. - CEO Dr. Christian Weedbrook emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships in the semiconductor and technology sectors. - The U.S. presence will enhance R&D and manufacturing capabilities, aiming to develop fault-tolerant quantum systems. This expansion is crucial as it positions Xanadu to leverage established supply chains, ultimately accelerating innovation in quantum computing technology. TORONTO — Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited, a photonic quantum computing company, announced an expansion of its U.S. operations on July 9, anchored by a growing presence in Albany, New York. In a July 9 press release Xanadu says it has scaled up operations across the U.S., with growth in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as a distributed presence across the country spanning 19 states, with anticipation of its U.S.-based workforce to increase significantly by the end of this year. “The demand for quantum computing has never been higher and our rapid growth in the United States is a testament to the talent and strategic partnerships we have built across the semiconductor and technology industries to help meet those demands,” said Dr. Christian Weedbrook, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Xanadu. “By co-locating with key partners, we are working to ensure rapid response times and close-knit
Jul 10, 2026 · via canadianmanufacturing.com
Fort Lewis College is making quantum computing and nanotechnology big – at least, metaphorically. The college, which was given a portion of a $127 million federal and state Elevate Quantum Tech Hub workforce development programming grant in 2024, held its second quantum computing and nanotech workshop this week for high school and FLC undergraduate students – one of several initiatives the grant has made possible. The grant has also funded future research projects at FLC, compensated student positions in the nano lab, and made possible the purchase of an optical tweezer device – a laser system that traps and moves microscopic particles using light. Jeff Jessing, professor of physics and engineering at Fort Lewis College, said nanotechnology studies and quantum computing – and, by extension, the work being done at the FLC nano lab – can have a significant impact on the world. “This emerging technology, if it comes to fruition, probably will change the world … like dramatically change the world,” he said. Quantum computing has the potential to impact a range of fields by helping the design of new medications through molecular studies or optimizing supply chains for companies, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The FLC nano lab includes a range of high-tech, high level machinery, including microscopes; a Denton vacuum, used to vaporize materials to coat substrates such as silicon wafers with a thin layer of metal or other substances; and a tube furnace, used to grow thin oxides and to introduce impurities or dopants that affect the conductivity inside silicon – all devices that are impressive for a rural college to have, Jessing said. “Most people in Durango have no idea that we have these facilities here,” he said. “... Southwest Colorado is kind of isolated from the rest of the state
Jul 10, 2026 · via the-journal.com
Erdem Erkul, Founder and Chairman of Cerebrum Tech. Data centers were once seen as a storage area. Now, these data centers are the heart of today’s digital economy. This shift marks a broader, more profound transformation. Data centers, sovereign AI and quantum computing are no longer isolated technological developments; instead, they are deeply interconnected pillars of a unified infrastructure paradigm that is actively reshaping how nations exercise geopolitical power and how organizations build, maintain and compete for long-term market dominance. Data center development has become an important driving force behind global investments. At this point, capital is trying to set a new goal for itself. Big investors are putting their money into data centers and AI infrastructure instead of old businesses. For corporate executives and boardrooms, this represents a critical strategic shift: Compute capacity is no longer an operational line-item expense handled by IT departments; it is a foundational pillar of corporate strategy, risk management and long-term competitiveness. The Physical Backbone: From Storage To Hyperscale Compute To understand this new race, we must look at how data centers are changing and examine the rapid evolution of data center design. In the past, traditional data centers only needed to keep simple web pages or smartphone applications running. They were like libraries that held static information. But today, AI requires a different kind of building. We call these new facilities "hyperscale data centers." They do not just store information; they actively think, analyze and create new content every second. Inside these modern buildings, thousands of specialized processors work together at incredible speeds to train neural networks and generate human-like answers. This new reality means that the physical size and the brainpower of our digital infrastructure are growing together. Within these facilities, thousands of specialized processors work in dense parallel clusters to train
Jul 10, 2026 · via forbes.com
PUTRAJAYA, July 9 — Malaysia has launched a strategic framework to shield the nation from future cyber threats posed by quantum computing, introducing the National Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Plan and the Malaysia Quantum Cryptography Sandbox. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim noted the urgency of these initiatives, saying that Malaysia must rapidly adapt as cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated. “We are introducing new concepts such as the National Cryptography Policy and our cryptography action plans. These were not things we discussed years ago because the challenges we face today are entirely different,” he said. Anwar said that the breakneck pace of technological change leaves the country with no choice but to master artificial intelligence, cryptography, and other emerging fields to ensure national security. “If we want the country to remain safe, we must master these new fields of knowledge. There is no other choice,” he added. The prime minister also highlighted that cyber threats transcend national borders, necessitating tighter international cooperation. He noted that diplomatic discussions with regional leaders now routinely integrate AI, drones, and digital border security alongside traditional defence priorities. The initiatives were unveiled during the launch of National Security Month at the Cyber Defence and Security Exhibition and Conference (CYDES) 2026 in Putrajaya. National Security Council director-general Datuk Raja Nushirwan Zainal Abidin explained that these measures are part of a broader effort to harden government systems against the next generation of digital threats. The migration plan and sandbox are designed to build a robust national cryptography ecosystem, preparing Malaysia for an era where quantum computers could potentially compromise the majority of today’s encryption methods. Nushirwan stated that these initiatives complement the Malaysia Cyber Security Strategy 2025-2030, which employs a whole-of-nation approach by uniting government agencies, industry, academia, and the public to bolster cyber resilience. As a testament
Jul 10, 2026 · via malaymail.com
Three LSU Computer Science Faculty Members Receive NSF Awards Totaling More Than $1.3 Million July 09, 2026 Three faculty members in the LSU Division of Computer Science and Engineering have received National Science Foundation (NSF) awards totaling more than $1.3 million to advance research in quantum computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, further strengthening LSU Engineering's position as a national leader in emerging technologies. Assistant professors Umar Farooq, Phani Vadrevu, and Tasnuva Farheen will lead projects that address some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation's digital infrastructure, from protecting computer systems against future quantum cyberattacks to disrupting online scams and building more resilient quantum communication networks. "These awards demonstrate the exceptional talent we've recruited to LSU and the growing national recognition of our faculty's research," said Ibrahim Baggili, chair of LSU's Division of Computer Science and Engineering. "Collectively, these projects address critical challenges in cybersecurity and quantum technologies while creating new opportunities for student training and innovation." Preparing Computer Systems for the Quantum Era Farooq received a five-year, $506,020 NSF CAREER Award, one of the nation's most prestigious honors for early-career faculty, to develop tools that help organizations prepare for the arrival of quantum computers. Quantum computers are expected to break many of today's cryptographic systems, threatening the security of banks, hospitals, power grids, and other critical infrastructure. Upgrading federal computer systems alone is expected to cost billions of dollars before a 2035 deadline. Farooq's project will develop three integrated tools: a Quantum-Readiness Index to identify cryptographic risks hidden within software, a Cryptographic-Dependence Graph to map how vulnerable code affects surrounding systems, and an AI-driven migration pipeline to automate the transition to quantum-resistant cryptography while minimizing disruption. The CAREER Award also supports new curriculum and student training in post-quantum software engineering, an emerging workforce need. Farooq joined LSU in
Jul 10, 2026 · via lsu.edu
Key Points - D-Wave Quantum leads in commercial quantum annealing and recently expanded into gate-model systems through an acquisition. - Rigetti Computing maintains a vertically integrated approach, designing its own chips and focusing on modular, superconducting architectures. - Which speculative quantum player offers the most compelling opportunity for investors looking to the next decade? As the race for quantum supremacy intensifies, investors are weighing the commercial momentum of D-Wave Quantum(NYSE:QBTS) against the specialized architecture of Rigetti Computing(NASDAQ:RGTI) to decide which is the better buy. Both companies are pioneers in the quantum space, yet they pursue different technical paths to reach quantum advantage. While D-Wave focuses on solving optimization problems today, Rigetti is building general-purpose quantum computers designed for broad future applications across diverse industries. The case for D-Wave Quantum D-Wave Quantum specializes in quantum annealing, a specific type of computing designed to solve complex optimization problems such as logistics and manufacturing schedules. The company delivers these services through its Leap cloud platform, serving over 100 organizations including NASA and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Following the acquisition of Quantum Circuits Inc. in early 2026, the company now offers a dual-platform strategy that incorporates gate-model computing alongside its established annealing technology. In its 2025 fiscal year (FY), revenue reached $24.6 million, representing a significant revenue growth of 178.5% compared to the prior year. Despite this rapid top-line expansion, the company reported a net loss of $355.1 million for the period. This trend reflects the high costs of scaling emerging technologies in the quantum computing sector, which remains highly competitive. As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the company maintained a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.1x. This ratio measures total debt against shareholder equity, with a lower number indicating that a company is not heavily reliant on borrowed funds. The current ratio stands
Jul 10, 2026 · via theglobeandmail.com
Meet the quantum tribes: Six competing visions of fault-tolerant computing The quest for fault-tolerant quantum computing is taking many paths For a technology that's apparently poised for a commercial breakthrough, quantum computing research is still pursuing a surprising number of approaches to creating a scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computer (FTQC). While all of these approaches effectively do the same thing - creating, stabilising and manipulating qubits (the basic units of quantum computing information) in order to perform calculations on them, the nature of both the qubits and the underlying hardware vary widely. Unlike classical computing, which quickly converged on silicon CMOS as the prevailing architecture, quantum computing remains divided among several competing camps. Each purport to be a viable route to fault tolerance, and proponents of each point to different strengths in speed, fidelity, connectivity, scalability or manufacturability. The fact that so many approaches remain in contention speaks both to the decades-long development timescales and the immense challenges that remain to create a commercially viable, fault-tolerant and scalable device. It also raises the question of whether the arrival of a FTQC is really as imminent as some in the industry suggest. "When we started Phasecraft, I thought that there would be a few hardware companies and many algorithms or software companies, but it's the opposite that turned out to be true," Ashley Montanaro, co-founder and CEO of quantum algorithm startup Phasecraft, told Computing at the Economist's Commercialising Quantum Global event last month. So what are the main approaches - or modalities as they are known? What are the pros and cons of each? And will a multiplicity of approaches continue to exist or will one eventually conquer all? Efforts to narrow the field are under way through initiatives such as DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative in the US and the UK's ProQure
Jul 9, 2026 · via computing.co.uk
Researchers across Europe will gain access to a diverse portfolio of quantum computing technologies starting August 1st, 2026, as the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) opens its quantum infrastructure to experimentation. The initiative provides access to systems including Euro-Q-Exa, Lucy, Piast-Q, and VLQ, representing superconducting qubits, photonic qubits, and trapped-ions, and aims to integrate quantum computers with existing supercomputing capabilities. This “quantum pilot access mode” is designed for users wanting to document the technical feasibility of their applications and develop essential code and algorithms, rather than simply running existing programs. The EuroHPC JU states that this step enables users to experiment with different quantum technologies to advance scientific discovery and drive innovation, with six quantum computers procured and two more co-funded through the HPCQS project, all located within Europe. EuroHPC JU Quantum Access for Testing and Development Europe’s quantum computers are now available for researchers, offering a crucial platform to test and refine emerging applications. This access is not simply about running existing programs on novel hardware, but a deliberate strategy to integrate quantum computers with Europe’s established supercomputing capabilities, enabling quantum-accelerated HPC. The EuroHPC JU’s investment focuses on a diverse portfolio of quantum technologies, including trapped ions, superconducting circuits, photonics, and more, allowing users to evaluate performance across different approaches. The first four quantum computers immediately available through this initiative are Euro-Q-Exa, Lucy, Piast-Q, and VLQ, each utilizing distinct qubit technologies; Euro-Q-Exa and VLQ are based on superconducting qubits, while Lucy employs photonic qubits and Piast-Q utilizes trapped-ions. Researchers, public institutions, and industry stakeholders can submit proposals, with the first application deadline being August 1st, 2026, followed by a monthly evaluation cycle. This access is specifically designed to facilitate the development of quantum algorithms and workflows, as well as the assessment of application feasibility. The EuroHPC
Jul 9, 2026 · via quantumzeitgeist.com
In a paper published in the Journal of Statistical Physics in 1980, the American physicist Paul Benioff described what is now called the quantum Turing machine: a model of a computer that operated according to the laws of quantum mechanics. Quantum mechanics is the branch of physics that studies the behaviour of matter and light at atomic and subatomic scales. At these scales, the certainty associated with classical mechanics disappears. Instead of pinpointing a particle’s properties, scientists can only make educated guesses. This uncertainty may sound daunting. But Benioff — and other scientists like the British physicist David Deutsch, American physicist Richard Feynman, and American computer scientist Peter Shor — suggested ways to harness it for computation. Their work eventually became the foundation for one of the contemporary world’s most ambitious technological pursuits, one for which the Government of India sanctioned over Rs 6,000 crore in April 2023. By 2031, the National Quantum Mission (NQM) — whose objectives include building “intermediate-scale quantum computers” — is expected to “make India one of the leading nations in the development of Quantum Technologies & Applications,” according to the Department of Science & Technology website. Beyond hype Beyond nationalistic pride, the possibilities of a quantum computer are tantalising. Among other things, quantum computers are expected to herald a new era in how we simulate molecules and their interactions, secure our digital lives, optimise complex logistical networks, and model natural phenomena that overwhelm even our most powerful supercomputers. However, those in the thick of it warn against hype. “It is worth treating claims you hear in the field with scepticism,” Jason Freidenfelds, spokesperson for Google Quantum AI, the tech giant’s quantum computing research division, said. “To date no one has experimentally demonstrated a commercially relevant problem that can be solved by today’s quantum computers that
Jul 9, 2026 · via thehindu.com
Heidelberg physicists just united two opposing quantum theories A major breakthrough in quantum physics has unified two long competing ideas about how a single particle behaves inside a crowded quantum environment. - Date: - July 8, 2026 - Source: - Heidelberg University - Summary: - A new quantum theory bridges two rival models of how impurities behave inside many-particle systems, resolving a problem that has challenged physicists for decades. The findings could reshape experiments on ultracold atoms, semiconductors, and other exotic forms of quantum matter. - Share: A new theory developed by physicists at Heidelberg University brings together two long competing ideas in quantum physics, offering a unified explanation for how an unusual particle behaves inside a crowded quantum environment. The work connects two seemingly opposite descriptions of a single impurity moving through or remaining nearly motionless within a large collection of fermions, a system known as a Fermi sea. The framework, created by researchers at Heidelberg University's Institute for Theoretical Physics, explains how quasiparticles emerge and links two previously disconnected quantum states. The team says this advance could have important implications for experiments exploring quantum matter. New theory unifies competing quantum models Quantum many body physics has long relied on different models to explain how impurities, such as exotic electrons or atoms, interact with surrounding particles. One well established picture is based on quasiparticles. In this model, a single impurity moves through a sea of fermions, including electrons, protons, or neutrons, while interacting with nearby particles. As it travels, it effectively carries those neighboring particles with it, creating a combined entity called a Fermi polaron. Although it behaves like a single particle, this quasiparticle actually arises from the collective motion of the impurity and the particles around it. According to Eugen Dizer, a doctoral candidate at Heidelberg University's Institute
Jul 9, 2026 · via sciencedaily.com
AI shifted cloud strategy from basic architecture to operations, while quantum computing now demands long-term risk management and decision infrastructure. The strangest thing about cloud strategy is how confident it looks in PowerPoint and how nervous it feels in real life. I’ve sat in rooms where the cloud slide looked clean enough to frame. Public cloud here. Private cloud there. Hybrid for the awkward middle child. Multi-cloud for resilience, bargaining power and the faint hope that no single vendor would ever own our sleep. Then AI arrived. At first, it looked like another conversation about workload. Bigger compute. More storage. Faster experiments. Some awkward cost questions. Nothing we couldn’t absorb with a thicker roadmap. Then the bills landed. The data moved in odd ways. Teams built things before governance could find its shoes. Vendors became more central than anyone had admitted. The old cloud strategy didn’t collapse. It blushed. AI exposed the assumptions beneath it. Now, quantum changes something deeper. It asks whether the decisions behind the workload can survive time, secrecy, suppliers, weak evidence and uncertainty. That’s a much less comfortable meeting. Cloud strategy was built for workloads we thought we understood For years, cloud strategy was a sensible debate about location, cost, control and speed. Public cloud for scale. Private cloud for sensitive workloads. Hybrid cloud for compromise. Multi-cloud for resilience, negotiation or, if we’re being honest, organizational politics with a nice diagram. The logic was sound. Move faster. Cut heavy infrastructure spend. Improve recovery. Give developers what they need before they grow old waiting for a server. It worked because the work behaved in familiar ways. Systems had owners. Costs had patterns. Data had borders, or at least we pretended it did. The question was simple: Where should this workload live? That question still matters. But it
Jul 8, 2026 · via cio.com
Long regarded with great theoretical interest and a topic of decades of academic research, quantum science is now approaching an inflection point. Advances in quantum technology are bringing commercial applications closer to reality, with the potential to accelerate computing, enhance industrial sensor accuracy and boost telecommunications reliability. These developments could have far-reaching implications for sectors including healthcare, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence—and the office technology industry. Recognizing quantum technology’s promise, the U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced $2 billion in federal incentives under the CHIPS and Science Act that will go to nine companies in the quantum space: $1 billion for IBM; $375 million for GlobalFoundries to catalyze manufacturing capacity; and between $38 million and $100 million for seven other firms to overcome the most potentially impactful and unresolved engineering needs. In the office technology space, as previously covered in The Cannata Report, HP last year became the first company to release printers with the capability of protecting their data against attacks from quantum computers. This could be crucial given that experts believe there’s a roughly one in three chance that by 2034, these computers will be able to decode asymmetric cryptography algorithms potentially within hours—rather than years—making these machines vulnerable to hackers on a whole new level. This has led to demands for “quantum-resistant printing” that encrypts data in a way that future-proofs it, rather than leaving it vulnerable to bad actors who are, even today, harvesting data from institutions like hospitals, banks, and law firms that they might not be able to decrypt now—but anticipate having that ability within a decade. Companies that turn a blind eye to this will expose themselves to liability and lose out on RFPs from government, banking, and other sectors; while those that open their eyes could also have new business opportunities. Hackers already know
Jul 8, 2026 · via thecannatareport.com
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