Quantum computers have arrived on the heels of the artificial intelligence (AI) frenzy, and the timing couldn't be better. After governments around the world invested in AI, they are now doing the same with quantum technologies. These machines represent a technological breakthrough, potent in their ability to apply quantum mechanics to perform calculations in minutes that would take today's supercomputers centuries. However, they remain unproven on a large commercial scale, inviting parallels to the emerging personal computing era of the 1980s. Investors who bought Microsoft stock at its initial public offering (IPO) price of $21 back in 1986 have enjoyed robust gains. Its shares rose over 100-fold in the decade after its IPO. The Microsoft of the quantum computing era could be Horizon Quantum (HQ +18.13%). The company develops software for quantum computers and went public this year. Horizon's goal is to be the software system of choice in the quantum computing era. If it succeeds, the company can serve a role similar to Microsoft's Windows operating system in the 1980s, which continues to dominate the PC market to this day. Here's a deeper dive into Horizon Quantum and whether it makes sense to buy shares at this early stage in its business. Horizon Quantum's competitive differentiation Horizon's focus on quantum computing software is a key distinction. Many companies in the sector are working on hardware, leaving a market gap that Horizon hopes to fill. As the only public enterprise dedicated to software for the industry, Horizon's strength lies in its first-mover advantage. At the heart of its offerings is the Triple Alpha platform, designed to enable any software developer to use quantum computers, even without experience with the technology. Triple Alpha is meant to work with any type of quantum computer. This is significant because businesses in the space
Jun 30, 2026 · via fool.com
On 22 June, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders focused on quantum computing: The first aims to accelerate the development of quantum computers, sensors, and networks. The other seeks to accelerate the timeline for migrating critical infrastructure to cryptographic schemes that are immune to quantum attacks. In response, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has committed to deploy “the world’s first fault-tolerant, scientifically relevant quantum computer” by the ambitious deadline of 2028. “It feels like everything is happening all at once, which is great,” says Pranav Gokhale, chief technology officer and co-founder of quantum company Infleqtion. “I think this executive order is in many ways a continuation of what’s been going on since 2018, when the first National Quantum Initiative Act was passed,” says Elizabeth Goldschmidt, associate professor of physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne (UIUC). “It revives and continues a lot of things that have happened since. I think it’s very ambitious, but there’s a lot of very good stuff in here.” IEEE Spectrum spoke to experts about these policy initiatives and how they reflect and shape the United States’ quantum capabilities for the next few years. How realistic is the 2028 deadline for a fault-tolerant quantum computer? Here, the devil is in the details. A fault-tolerant quantum computer is one that can correct mistakes that happen naturally, and inevitably, during computations. Fault tolerance is achieved through quantum error correction, a way to make fragile quantum bits (qubits) robust against noise. This is generally done by encoding a single bit of quantum information into a collection of physical qubits, called a logical qubit. For a quantum computer to be useful, it would need to be able to do operations on many such logical qubits, and actively correct errors in the process. The DOE is aiming for quantum
Jun 30, 2026 · via spectrum.ieee.org
A new machine learning pipeline at Shahid Beheshti University, in collaboration with AriaQuanta Quantum Co and Shahid Sattari University of Aeronautical Sciences and Technology, accelerates the creation of Gottesman-Kitaev-Preskill (GKP) states, key resources for strong photonic quantum computing. Mohammad Amin Khanpour and Hossein Davoodi Yeganeh, alongside colleagues, present a two-stage surrogate model that accurately predicts the performance of Gaussian Boson Sampling circuits for GKP state generation, bypassing computationally expensive hafnian calculations. Achieving 90.0% GKP-detection accuracy and a 23.7 percentage-point improvement over existing methods, the approach sharply reduces the simulation burden by approximately 90%, representing a substantial step towards practical, all-photonic quantum computation. Machine learning pipeline unlocks high-fidelity GKP states for scalable quantum computation GKP-detection accuracy now reaches 90.0%, a 23.7 percentage-point leap beyond previous methods. This enables the creation of high-fidelity Gottesman-Kitaev-Preskill (GKP) states, essential for strong photonic quantum computing, which were previously unattainable due to computational limitations. Reaching this level of accuracy crosses a key threshold for error correction, as GKP states require a fidelity of at least 0.90 to meaningfully protect against logical errors in quantum calculations. A new machine learning pipeline sharply reduces the computational burden of simulating Gaussian Boson Sampling (GBS) circuits, a technique for generating these non-Gaussian states, by approximately 90%. Previously, evaluating a single circuit configuration could take five minutes on a workstation. At 90.0%, accuracy in detecting Gottesman-Kitaev-Preskill (GKP) states represents a 23.7 percentage-point increase over previous techniques. These states are important for building stable photonic quantum computers, enabling more reliable encoding of quantum information and protection against errors. The improvement was realised through a new machine learning pipeline that predicts optimal circuit configurations for Gaussian Boson Sampling (GBS), a method of generating these complex states using light. GBS utilises squeezed-state sources, linear interferometers and photon-number-resolving detectors. The pipeline reduces the computational time
Jun 30, 2026 · via quantumzeitgeist.com
Alert 02.12.26 Alert 06.30.26 On June 22, 2026, the White House issued two executive orders (EOs) focused on advancing quantum information science and technology (QIST) and preparing for post-quantum cryptography challenges. The new EOsâtitled âUshering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovationâ (Quantum Innovation EO) and âSecuring the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacksâ (Cryptography EO) âestablish a whole-of-government approach to strengthening the U.S. quantum science and manufacturing ecosystem while protecting U.S. national security interests as quantum technologies mature. The orders solidify the Trump administrationâs quantum policy priorities and build on President Trumpâs previous quantum-focused actions, including his signing of the National Quantum Initiative Act in 2018. Both EOs direct extensive interagency coordination among national security and innovation-focused agencies. The Quantum Innovation EO As discussed in our prior alert, the Quantum Innovation EO identifies QIST dominance as a priority of the Trump administration. The Quantum Innovation EO outlines various actions to accelerate and mature the domestic QIST ecosystem in conjunction with allies and partner countries. This includes publishing an updated National Quantum Strategy within 180 days, led by Assistant to the President for Science and Technology (APST), which would emphasize commercialization, deployment, quantum-enabling technologies and partnerships with U.S. industry. Additional key provisions include the following: Establishing the Quantum Computer for Application Development and Discovery Science Effort (QC-ADDS) The APST is responsible for coordinating interagency efforts to develop at least one quantum computer capable of initiating quantum-enabled scientific discovery, delivered to a Department of Energy (DOE) facility and made available to the broader scientific community. DOE must publicly release technical specifications and explore private-sector partnership models. Quantum Sensing and Networking The Department of Commerce (DOC), DOE, National Science Foundation (NSF) and NASA must each develop five-year plans for quantum sensing and networking applications and hardware. Domestic Ecosystem and Supply Chains The DOC
Jun 30, 2026 · via pillsburylaw.com
On June 22, 2026, President Trump signed two Executive Orders on quantum technology, representing the most significant federal action on quantum technology in years. Together they present a two-prong federal strategy: (i) accelerate the development of quantum computing in both government and the private sector; and (ii) hardening U.S. systems against the security threats the technology presents. What is quantum computing? A quantum computer is different than a classical computer. Whereas classical computers store and process data as binary “bits” (each one representing either a one or a zero), quantum computers use “qubits” that can represent both a 0 and 1 simultaneously (known as superposition). This allows quantum computers to make calculations that would be difficult or impossible on a classical computer. This also means that when sufficiently powerful quantum computers arrive, they will be capable of breaking the encryption standards that currently protect virtually every sensitive digital transaction, communication, and data storage that businesses rely on. To learn more about where quantum technology is heading, follow our Beyond The Binary Series. What do the two EO’s do? The first EO establishes a national framework for the development of the first-ever quantum computer. It directs the Secretaries of Commerce, Energy, and Defense to develop plans to deploy quantum-enabled sensors and networks within five years, updates the National Quantum Strategy, calls for expanding domestic supply chains and manufacturing for quantum computers, and calls for building a quantum workforce through to be created National Quantum Workforce Development Institutes. The EO also directs federal agencies to identify deregulatory opportunities to remove market hurdles for commercial quantum deployment. The second EO focuses on the urgent need for the government and industry to migrate to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). PQC refers to a new generation of encryption algorithms designed to withstand attacks from both classical and
Jun 30, 2026 · via natlawreview.com
Yale University is leading an initiative to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing, supported by a $1,566,250 grant from the National Science Foundation’s National Quantum Virtual Laboratory program. D-Wave Quantum Inc. will contribute its superconducting dual-rail gate-model quantum computing resources to the ERASE project, collaborating with researchers from multiple academic institutions and industry organizations. This funding demonstrates the NSF’s commitment to scalable quantum technologies and builds on existing U.S. government support for D-Wave’s innovations. “NSF’s continued support for the ERASE project highlights the national importance of accelerating progress toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, emphasizing the project’s role in strengthening U.S. leadership in the field. NSF Grant Supports ERASE Project for Fault-Tolerant Computing D-Wave Quantum Inc. will contribute its dual-rail gate-model quantum computing technology to the initiative, providing researchers with a platform for exploring fault tolerance strategies. This funding, awarded through the NQVL program, specifically supports access to D-Wave’s superconducting gate-model resources via its subsidiary, Quantum Circuits, LLC, located in New Haven, Connecticut. This second phase of NQVL funding demonstrates sustained confidence in the project’s approach to achieving scalable, fault-tolerant systems. Researchers will utilize selected development interfaces and APIs to test novel software, compiler designs, and error-correction methods on D-Wave’s hardware, accelerating the development of technologies needed to scale gate-model quantum computing beyond current limitations. The project extends beyond technological advancement, prioritizing workforce development through collaborations with academic and industrial partners to cultivate a skilled quantum talent pipeline. D-Wave’s Dual-Rail Technology Enables Gate-Model Quantum Access This funding, awarded through the NQVL program, provides researchers with access to D-Wave’s unique dual-rail gate-model technology, differentiating it from competitors focused on a single quantum approach. Led by Yale University, the ERASE project unites academic and industry partners to tackle the challenges of building fault-tolerant quantum computers, and D-Wave’s New-Haven
Jun 30, 2026 · via quantumzeitgeist.com
Constructing fault complexes for quantum error correction was previously limited by a square-root scaling barrier in relation to the resources needed. Yijia Xu of the University of Maryland, and colleagues from Shanghai Institute for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences (SIMIS) and Tsinghua University have introduced “spacetime lifting”, a new method for building these complexes that sharply outperforms existing constructions. The approach achieves fault complexes with almost-linear fault distance in total spacetime cost, representing a key step towards more efficient quantum computation and improved fault tolerance. Yijia Xu and colleagues have devised a new technique, termed “spacetime lifting”, to construct more efficient quantum error correction systems. The method moves beyond traditional approaches by considering both the spatial arrangement and timing of error correction processes as a single, unified system. Consequently, this yields fault complexes, the building blocks of error correction, with sharply reduced resource requirements compared to previous designs. Yijia Xu and colleagues are pioneering a new approach to quantum error correction, addressing a vital limitation in building practical quantum computers. Creating the necessary “fault complexes”, a way of visualising quantum error correction as a four-dimensional object, has been hampered by a scaling issue where the resources required increased disproportionately to the complexity of the correction. This new technique, called “spacetime lifting”, considers both the spatial arrangement and timing of error correction as a unified system, yielding fault complexes with sharply reduced resource demands. The innovation achieves almost-linear fault distance, the amount of error a quantum system can withstand before losing information, in relation to the total spacetime cost. Almost-linear fault distance scaling enabled by spacetime lifting Spacetime lifting achieves a fault distance scaling that is almost-linear in total spacetime cost, a substantial improvement over existing constructions limited by square-root scaling. This breakthrough crosses a key threshold in quantum error correction, where
Jun 30, 2026 · via quantumzeitgeist.com
The Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation: Key Takeaways from President Trump’s Quantum and Post Quantum Cryptography Executive Orders On June 22, 2026, President Trump issued two Executive Orders (EOs) related to federal post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum technology efforts. - The first EO, Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks (PQC EO), accelerates the transition to the National Institute of Standards (NIST)-approved Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) incorporating PQC compliant algorithms for federal information systems and federal information. Specifically, it establishes new deadlines for agencies and “covered contractors” to migrate to PQC. Additionally, the PQC EO provides mechanisms to assist critical infrastructure owners and operators in the transition - The second EO, Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation (Quantum EO), establishes a “whole-of-government” strategy to accelerate U.S. leadership in quantum information science and technology (QIST). It directs a broad range of federal agencies to take specific, near, and long-term actions to strengthen the domestic QIST ecosystem, support the quantum-enabled technology ecosystem, and encourage partnerships with U.S. industry. Below we highlight the key takeaways and summarize the core provisions of the PQC and Quantum EOs, including new deadlines and directives for relevant government agencies and new resources for organizations to leverage as they migrate to PQC. PQC Executive Order Key Takeaways - The PQC EO accelerates timelines for the transition to PQC for certain federal agency assets and systems and covered contractors. Because the EO does not define covered contractors, the extent of the EO’s impact on contractors and subcontractors is unclear. - Given the PQC EO’s short timelines—with directives for actions to be taken this summer and fall—contractors should monitor the various workstreams that will result in deliverables, including the FAR rule on Vulnerability Disclosure Programs for covered contractors. - The EO does not establish deadlines or requirements
Jun 30, 2026 · via wiley.law
Las Colinas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - June 30, 2026) - Ameritec IPS today announced that QAmChain, its post-quantum blockchain platform, has completed its development phase and entered the auditing stage as part of its planned role within the HEWE ecosystem. The announcement follows recent U.S. executive actions related to post-quantum cryptography and quantum computing research. According to the company, these developments are consistent with a strategic roadmap it established prior to the release of these policy initiatives. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8111/303469_dd9dfd97e4fbc891_001full.jpg QAmChain forms part of the broader HEWE ecosystem, which is being developed to integrate blockchain infrastructure, digital identity, biometric authentication, artificial intelligence, healthcare technologies, and digital asset infrastructure within a unified platform. QAmChain is intended to succeed the company's existing AmChain network and will operate alongside QB-CURE, Ameritec IPS's biometric digital wallet, as part of the ecosystem. On June 22, 2026, the White House issued two executive orders directing federal agencies to accelerate migration toward post-quantum cryptographic standards and advance national quantum computing research and innovation. Post-quantum cryptography encompasses cryptographic methods designed to remain secure against potential threats from future quantum computers, and has become a growing area of focus for governments, standards bodies, and technology companies planning long-term digital infrastructure. QAmChain is being developed to support enterprise blockchain applications, smart contracts, digital payments, tokenization, real estate digitalization, and decentralized technologies, as organizations assess future cryptographic requirements in light of advances in quantum computing. "Post-quantum cryptography is becoming an increasingly important consideration for governments, enterprises, and technology developers planning long-term digital infrastructure," said William Tran, Director of Business Development at Ameritec IPS. "Our development of QAmChain reflects the roadmap we have previously outlined for the HEWE ecosystem and our continued focus on infrastructure designed to incorporate quantum-resistant cryptographic technologies." Quantum-resistant cryptography forms a
Jun 30, 2026 · via newsfilecorp.com
One of the simplest robots to make is a bristlebot — a motor with an offset weight is attached to the head of a toothbrush, and the resulting vibrations will move the contraption across a flat surface. [Very Lazy Pixels] recently took this idea a bit further by turning the Steam Controller into a steerable, bristlebot-like robot. To drive one’s Steam Controller across a desk, all that is needed is for a computer with a paired controller and a Chromium-based browser. From there, using the WASD buttons, the web interface converts traditional video game inputs into controller motion by spinning the controller’s rumble motors at a specific frequency. With precise control of these motors, the controller can move forwards and backwards and even turn, which is a great deal more advanced than the traditional bristlebots generally manage. Part of what makes this possible is Valve’s willingness to release information about many of their products to the general public, enabling anyone to modify or upgrade those products to their liking. While not completely open source, it’s a step in the right direction and enables fun projects like these. We’ve seen other Valve products turned into surprisingly barebones single-board computers as well as custom portable workstations thanks to this philosophy. This is soo cool! Thanks <3 Ray Foss made a tool to get the Steam Controller to use the same trick, but to walk towards the charging pad and charge itself. This is the future I was hoping for. https://x.com/Dexerto/status/2070589781285711889 Now I just need one of those robots they talk about that can do the laundry, paint the house, mop the floor, clean the litterboxes, remove weeds from the yard, cook dinner, etc. Then we really are in the future. I predict your clothes will shrink, your house will be purple, your
Jun 30, 2026 · via hackaday.com
The quantum-safe timeline has changed For years, planning for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) was framed as a future problem: important, inevitable, but distant. That perspective is evolving as technology advances and organizations prepare for the scale and complexity of the transition ahead. At Microsoft, we are acting on this shift by bringing our quantum-safe timeline forward so organizations can begin the transition earlier and with greater confidence. Advances in quantum research and development have shifted the risk horizon. We believe cryptographically relevant quantum computers could arrive sooner than previously expected—and the work required to prepare is significant so organizations need to start now. Recent government actions, including United States1 and French2 guidance to adopt quantum-safe cryptography as early as 2030 in certain high-risk systems, reflect the same conclusion: preparing for this transition is already underway. This is a recognition that the transition to quantum-safe cryptography is a multi-year engineering effort that benefits from early planning and action, and delaying that work increases both cost and risk. This reinforces our decision to bring the work forward. The quantum capabilities are accelerating. The time to respond is now. Accelerating our timeline In response to these shifts, we are accelerating the Microsoft Quantum Safe Program (QSP) timeline with the goal of transitioning critical products and services to PQC by 2029. We are also incorporating PQC requirements into our Secure Future Initiative (SFI). This brings quantum-safe readiness into the same disciplined engineering framework we use for other critical security outcomes: clear ownership, measurable milestones, and transparent progress. Embedding these capabilities into our platforms empowers customers to move sooner and more confidently. What “accelerating” means in practice Accelerating our timeline means pulling forward key engineering work so new standards can be adopted earlier and modernization can begin well ahead of broad quantum impact. Our priorities fall
Jun 30, 2026 · via microsoft.com
Why quantum computing may be the White House's new AI It's been a week since President Trump signed an executive order directing a whole-of-government push on quantum computing — funding it, securing its supply chains, building its workforce, and making sure adversaries like China don't get there first. This marks a significant federal commitment to a technology that is either the next great computing revolution, or the most expensive science experiment in history, depending on the expert opinion. But one thing it can do: replace AI as the carrier of long-term hopes for the tech industry. This would be the right moment for a switch, as the vibe shifts on AI itself: models are more expensive to train, returns are harder to demonstrate. Investors who have sent AI stock soaring may soon be looking for the next big thing to believe in. You May Also Like Quantum computing — with its theoretical promise of solving problems that would take classical computers millennia — is a real and genuinely fascinating technology. It's just a lot more complicated, and further away, than the White House-led hype suggests. What is quantum computing? Your laptop processes information in bits. Tiny switches in a computer see data in binary code: either as a 0 or a 1. Quantum computers swap those out for qubits, which can exist as 0, 1, or a combination of both at the same time — a property called superposition. Which, if we can harness it, would fundamentally supercharge everything a computer can do. As IBM describes it, think of solving a maze. A classical computer tries every path until it finds the exit. A quantum computer, by using the interference patterns of qubits — the way their probability waves cancel out wrong answers and amplify right ones — can zero
Jun 30, 2026 · via mashable.com
Don't be a raccoon investor. Raccoons can't resist anything that sparkles. They spot a glint in the mud and shuffle toward it as if they've stumbled on buried treasure. These days, the glittering thing pulling raccoon investors in is quantum computing. Quantum grabbed attention this week after President Trump put his name to two fresh executive orders. The first tells federal agencies to help bring a genuinely useful quantum computer to life by 2028. The second urges the government to shield its systems against the quantum-powered attacks that may come. That follows the $2 billion in funding grants the White House handed to nine American quantum computing firms back in May. All of this is perfectly good news and will move the science along. But it isn't a green light to start buying quantum computing shares. Quantum, at this stage, is overhyped. The first truly great quantum computing company likely doesn't even exist yet. The reason I'm raising this today is that I keep seeing investors pulled away from the real prize. During ordinary stretches, that kind of drift might set them back a few thousand dollars. But this is no time to let artificial intelligence (AI) slip out of focus. Depending on how big your portfolio is, the stakes run into the millions. The right small AI names are printing cash. Windows like this are rare. Make no mistake. I'm a believer in quantum computing. It's genuine science. Down the road, it could help us engineer better medicines… uncover new materials… fine-tune tangled systems… and crack problems that stump even the mightiest supercomputers we have today. But "one day" is the key phrase. A genuinely useful quantum computer remains years out. A decade or more, in all likelihood. Where your laptop reasons in bits, quantum machines work in qubits.
Jun 30, 2026 · via streetwisereports.com
The IBM Quantum Developer Conference will be held November 11, 13 at the Sheraton Grand Riverwalk in Chicago, Illinois, bringing together researchers and innovators focused on a pivotal shift in the field. Applications opened this week for the exclusive three-day event, designed to explore the move “from quantum usefulness to quantum advantage,” according to IBM. The conference will offer attendees an in-depth look at the latest breakthroughs, including updates from the IBM Quantum Roadmap and advantage claims from the wider community. Prospective attendees must apply for consideration, with the application window closing September 21, and first-round acceptance letters scheduled to be sent August 10, prioritizing active Qiskit users with relevant research experience. IBM Quantum Developer Conference 2026: Application Timeline & Details Prospective participants must submit their applications by September 21, and invitations will begin to be sent on August 10. Final acceptance letters will follow on October 12, completing the selection process before the conference commences November 11, 13. This year’s conference focuses on the transition “from quantum usefulness to quantum advantage,” signaling a deliberate shift toward demonstrable results and practical applications of quantum computing. Attendees will gain access to lectures, demos, and hands-on workshops covering innovations in areas like Hamiltonian simulation, optimization, and the expanded Qiskit functions catalog. IBM experts will be available for direct guidance, aiming to help attendees translate insights into real-world computational workflows. The conference is geared toward an active quantum community; the review team will prioritize applicants who are active Qiskit users with research or development experience in relevant quantum fields. IBM states that attendees will know how to apply these developments to their own projects and make real-world impacts across domains, and recordings of all presentations will be published on the IBM Quantum Platform following the event for those unable to attend in person.
Jun 30, 2026 · via quantumzeitgeist.com
- United States - / - Software - / - NYSE:ORCL We Think That There Are Issues Underlying Oracle's (NYSE:ORCL) Earnings Investors were disappointed with Oracle Corporation's (NYSE:ORCL) earnings, despite the strong profit numbers. We think that the market might be paying attention to some underlying factors that they find to be concerning. A Closer Look At Oracle's Earnings One key financial ratio used to measure how well a company converts its profit to free cash flow (FCF) is the accrual ratio. In plain english, this ratio subtracts FCF from net profit, and divides that number by the company's average operating assets over that period. This ratio tells us how much of a company's profit is not backed by free cashflow. That means a negative accrual ratio is a good thing, because it shows that the company is bringing in more free cash flow than its profit would suggest. While it's not a problem to have a positive accrual ratio, indicating a certain level of non-cash profits, a high accrual ratio is arguably a bad thing, because it indicates paper profits are not matched by cash flow. Notably, there is some academic evidence that suggests that a high accrual ratio is a bad sign for near-term profits, generally speaking. Oracle has an accrual ratio of 0.33 for the year to May 2026. Therefore, we know that it's free cashflow was significantly lower than its statutory profit, raising questions about how useful that profit figure really is. Even though it reported a profit of US$17.0b, a look at free cash flow indicates it actually burnt through US$24b in the last year. We also note that Oracle's free cash flow was actually negative last year as well, so we could understand if shareholders were bothered by its outflow of US$24b. That might
Jun 30, 2026 · via simplywall.st
Most of the internet remains unprepared for quantum threats, according to Forescout Research. Within enterprises, readiness is even more uneven, particularly across cyber-physical systems, according to the researchers. Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness depends on upgrading the underlying protocols that secure how systems communicate, including SSH (used for remote access to systems) and TLS (used to protect data in transit across applications and websites). Our research shows that while PQC adoption is increasing across both, progress toward quantum-safe security remains uneven, according to the firm. “Enterprise security teams are being asked to prove awareness, governance, and progress on post-quantum cryptography well before large-scale migration is feasible,” said Paul Kao, Chief Product Officer at Forescout. “Global guidance from governments and standards bodies consistently points to inventory and PQC exposure assessment as the first required steps.” Visit: https://www.forescout.com/solutions/post-quantum-cryptography-risk/. As for when quantum computing may come, some see the threat of quantum computing as far in the future, yet the technology has been advancing. Governments and the tech sector are concerned that a quantum computer could break traditional asymmetric encryption in the next few years. While post-quantum cryptography (PQC), which is designed to resist quantum attacks, already exists, IT users need to migrate their assets to this new tech. Presidential order The advent of large-scale quantum computers, particularly in the hands of adversaries, will pose a significant threat to widely used cryptographic security systems, according to an executive order by President Trump, on ‘securing the nation against advanced cryptographic attacks’. Ali King, VP of Government Affairs at Forescout commented that US acceleration will influence vendor PQC adoption and readiness, so in a global market and supply chain, the EU and UK will receive downstream benefits from that momentum regardless of any formal changes to their own timelines. “The UK is already well aligned with
Jun 29, 2026 · via professionalsecurity.co.uk
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order aimed at accelerating U.S. leadership in quantum technologies, launching a coordinated national effort to develop next-generation quantum computing, sensing and networking capabilities while strengthening the nation's preparedness for the security implications of the technology.The order updates the National Quantum Strategy and directs federal agencies to work alongside industry and academia to accelerate commercialization, strengthen domestic supply chains and expand the U.S. quantum workforce. It also establishes an ambitious initiative to develop the first quantum computer capable of enabling transformative scientific discovery beyond the capabilities of today's classical supercomputers.While much of the order focuses on scientific research and economic competitiveness, several provisions have direct implications for cybersecurity.The Department of Defense and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence will also evaluate how advances in commercial quantum computing could affect U.S. national security, with particular attention to the nation's migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). As quantum computing advances, experts have warned that sufficiently powerful systems could eventually break widely deployed public-key encryption algorithms that underpin digital identities, secure communications and financial transactions.The executive order also expands the government's Quantum Counterintelligence Protection Team, directs agencies to strengthen protections against cyber espionage targeting quantum research and manufacturing, and calls for closer collaboration with international allies to secure trusted quantum supply chains and prevent adversarial nations from acquiring sensitive technologies.Beyond computing, the administration is directing the Departments of Commerce, Defense and Energy, along with NASA, to develop five-year plans for deploying quantum-enabled sensors and networking technologies. The Defense Department has been tasked with identifying priority quantum sensing projects that can be fielded over the next several years, while the Department of Energy will explore quantum networking to support distributed quantum computing.Recognizing that workforce shortages could become a limiting factor, the administration is also calling for the
Jun 29, 2026 · via scworld.com
It's been a week since President Trump signed an executive order directing a whole-of-government push on quantum computing — funding it, securing its supply chains, building its workforce, and making sure adversaries like China don't get there first. This marks a significant federal commitment to a technology that is either the next great computing revolution, or the most expensive science experiment in history, depending on the expert opinion. But one thing it can do: replace AI as the carrier of long-term hopes for the tech industry. This would be the right moment for a switch, as the vibe shifts on AI itself: models are more expensive to train, returns are harder to demonstrate. Investors who have sent AI stock soaring may soon be looking for the next big thing to believe in. Quantum computing — with its theoretical promise of solving problems that would take classical computers millennia — is a real and genuinely fascinating technology. It's just a lot more complicated, and further away, than the White House-led hype suggests. What is quantum computing? Your laptop processes information in bits. Tiny switches in a computer see data in binary code: either as a 0 or a 1. Quantum computers swap those out for qubits, which can exist as 0, 1, or a combination of both at the same time — a property called superposition. Which, if we can harness it, would fundamentally supercharge everything a computer can do. As IBM describes it, think of solving a maze. A classical computer tries every path until it finds the exit. A quantum computer, by using the interference patterns of qubits — the way their probability waves cancel out wrong answers and amplify right ones — can zero in on solutions without brute-forcing every option. Add entanglement, where qubits become so linked
Jun 29, 2026 · via sea.mashable.com
Key Takeaways - Current Standards (ECDSA/RSA) rely on the mathematical difficulty of factoring large numbers or solving discrete logarithms—tasks a quantum computer can solve in minutes. - Quantum-Resistant Cryptography (PQC) uses "Lattice-based" or "Hash-based" mathematics that remain computationally "hard" even for the most advanced quantum processors. - The "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" threat makes the transition urgent in 2026, as malicious actors are already storing encrypted data to unlock once quantum hardware matures. - Crypto Agility is the defining market trend; projects that can swap algorithms without a hard fork (like Nervos) or built-in quantum layers (like QRL) are gaining institutional attention. Market Context: The Quantum Transition As tech leaders scale processors past the 1,000-qubit barrier and the NIST finalizes PQC standards like ML-KEM and ML-DSA, the digital asset industry is shifting toward proactive defense. While breaking 256-bit ECDSA still requires scaling to fault-tolerant logical qubits later this decade, forward-looking allocators are beginning to evaluate "cryptographic agility" as a necessary qualitative metric for long-term protocol survival. Ensuring that Layer 1 and custody frameworks have clear, soft-forkable roadmaps to migrate legacy public keys into post-quantum address spaces is becoming a baseline requirement for generational wealth security. Deep Dive: Quantum-Resistant Cryptography (PQC) Core Value Proposition Quantum-Resistant Cryptography (PQC) fundamentally upgrades the "locks" of digital assets. While current standards (ECDSA/RSA) rely on simple math doors that quantum computers can easily bypass, PQC uses multi-dimensional "lattices" or complex hash chains. Due to this geometric complexity, breaking PQC remains an exponential task even with quantum superposition, keeping wallets secure. Technical Edge & Blockchain Impact The technical edge lies in Lattice-Based Cryptography, such as the NIST-standardized ML-DSA (Dilithium). However, its implementation brings a critical infrastructure trade-off: - Signature Bloat: PQC signatures are 40x to 70x larger than legacy ones (e.g., ~3,300 bytes for ML-DSA vs. 64
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Powering the Future: Energy x Manufacturing President Trump’s dual Executive Orders on quantum technology mark an assertive push to position the United States at the forefront of the emerging “quantum revolution,” while addressing the profound security risks it creates. Together, the orders reflect a coordinated strategy to accelerate innovation across the quantum ecosystem—spanning research, commercialization, and workforce development—while preparing federal systems and critical infrastructure for the cryptographic disruption posed by advanced quantum computing. The first order mobilizes a government-wide effort to sustain U.S. technological leadership, including an updated National Quantum Strategy, targeted investments, and expanded public-private collaboration. The second establishes a clear timeline for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography, signaling a fundamental shift in how agencies and contractors must secure sensitive data. Taken together, the orders create both immediate compliance imperatives and longer-term strategic opportunities for industry participants. The Trump administration is staking out America’s place at the forefront of the “quantum revolution,” with two Executive Orders (EO) issued by President Trump that aim to strengthen the U.S. quantum ecosystem and promote U.S. leadership in emerging quantum technologies. The EOs reflect the Trump administration’s dual focus on spurring innovation and ensuring the security of America’s digital infrastructure, given the risks that quantum advancements pose to longstanding security practices. The first EO, Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation, calls for a government-wide mobilization around quantum technologies, including a revised National Quantum Strategy, development of a scientifically-relevant quantum computer, advancements in quantum sensing and networking, improved security frameworks, and workforce programs, among other measures. The second EO, Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks, requires federal agencies to transition to post-quantum cryptography by 2031. The first EO establishes a U.S. policy to maintain a strategic technical advantage in quantum technologies and to lead the development of a "robust and trusted quantum
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