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Atom Computing and Nu Quantum have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate neutral-atom quantum computers with photonic networking hardware. The collaboration will focus on photonic network switches, qubit-photon entanglement technologies, and distributed fault-tolerant computing architectures to support utility-scale quantum computing. The partnership combines Atom Computing's expertise in neutral-atom quantum computing with Nu Quantum's quantum networking technology to advance scalable, modular quantum computing systems. The companies aim to build the hardware essential to scaling neutral atom quantum [...]

IQM Quantum Computers has deployed its first U.S. quantum computer, a 20-qubit IQM Radiance system, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The processor represents ORNL's first commercially procured quantum computer and has been integrated into the facility's high-performance computing ecosystem. The deployment highlights IQM's on-premises deployment model, allowing ORNL to retain control over the hardware and generated intellectual property. The laboratory's research teams will utilize the co-processor to develop software tools and hybrid workflows for advanced materials [...]

China's Origin Wukong quantum computing platform has surpassed one million completed tasks, serving users across 192 countries and regions. The platform combines superconducting quantum computing services with post-quantum cryptography protections, including the Origin Rock cryptographic module introduced in 2024. Since its operation, the platform has received over 49 million remote visits, providing stable and reliable quantum computing power to users worldwide while integrating a post-quantum cryptography protection framework.

Quantum Machines has acquired Hungarian hardware design firm PCB Design Ltd., establishing a dedicated research and development hub in Budapest. This move accelerates the scaling of the company's real-time hardware orchestration portfolio and deepens its global infrastructure footprint. The acquisition absorbs a specialized workforce of 40 developers, injecting 20 years of classical high-speed, high-density hardware architecture expertise into Quantum Machines' physical control stack. The expansion supports high-performance control demands closer to near-term fault-tolerant hardware limits.

IonQ has launched Clavis XG Multiplex, a quantum key distribution solution for existing fiber networks. The system enables quantum-secure key distribution without requiring dedicated fiber infrastructure or major network redesigns. Clavis XG Multiplex integrates with IonQ's broader quantum security portfolio, including its Clarion KX post-quantum key exchange platform. This solution allows for high-performance key distribution on existing network infrastructure, reducing long-term cryptographic risk. The launch aims to provide a practical and deployable quantum security solution for metropolitan [...]

Phasecraft, a leading quantum algorithms company, has received a $4.5 million ARPA-E award to develop quantum algorithms for catalyst discovery under the U.S. Department of Energy's Quantum Computing for Computational Chemistry (QC3) program. The project aims to identify catalyst materials that reduce reliance on critical minerals like iridium, initially targeting hydrogen production applications. Phasecraft will collaborate with Johnson Matthey, Harvard University, and QuEra to develop hardware-adaptive quantum algorithms for chemistry and materials science challenges.

Atom Computing has surpassed $300 million in cumulative capital to accelerate the commercial manufacturing and field deployment of its fault-tolerant computing platforms. The milestone is driven by a finalized $100 million Series C equity investment round and a signed Letter of Intent from the U.S. Department of Commerce outlining an additional $100 million federal capital allocation. Atom Computing has successfully demonstrated full quantum error correction protocols on operational hardware, establishing it as the first to validate functional [...]

EigenQ and TD SYNNEX have partnered to secure AMD EPYC server environments against post-quantum threats. The collaboration aims to advance post-quantum cryptographic readiness across high-assurance environments, including public sector, defense, and critical infrastructure. The joint framework combines EigenQ's quantum-safe trust infrastructure with AMD EPYC's hardware-level security architecture, providing scalable migration pathways to protect data. The integration addresses vulnerability mitigation and ensures alignment with federal CNSA 2.0 timelines and mandates, targeting newly procured and existing enterprise server ecosystems [...]