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Quantum Commercialization
Bridging the Quantum Lab-to-Market Gap: How External Experts Boost Tech Transfer
The race to commercialize quantum technology is on, and it’s not a sprint by a lone runner; it’s a relay. TTOs carry the baton of discovery from the lab, but to reach the finish line of market impact, they must…
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Quantum Computing
Quantum Computing Use Cases in Materials & Chemicals
Quantum computing and associated quantum technologies are on the cusp of ushering in a new era for materials science and chemical engineering. After decades of development, the vision is becoming reality. Quantum computers – though still nascent – have already…
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Industry News
China Unveils Xiaohong: A 504-Qubit Processor
Chinese researchers have announced “Xiaohong”, a new superconducting quantum processor boasting 504 qubits – the largest such chip ever built in China. This record-breaking processor, developed by the CAS Center for Excellence in Quantum Information and Quantum Physics in collaboration…
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Industry News
Hole-Spin Qubits Demonstrated in Silicon FinFETs
In a significant quantum computing breakthrough, researchers from the University of Basel and IBM Research–Zurich have achieved a controlled interaction between two quantum bits inside a standard silicon transistor. The team’s new paper “Anisotropic exchange interaction of two hole-spin qubits”…
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Quantum Commercialization
From Lab Breakthroughs to Quantum Boom: Why the Time to Commercialize is Now
The current stage of development in quantum isn’t about figuring out if the technology works – it’s about making it work reliably, at scale, and for a purpose. That requires an all-hands-on-deck approach. Universities and research institutes must continue to…
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Post-Quantum
Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM) Deep-Dive
Cryptographic Bill of Materials (CBOM) represent the next evolution in software transparency and security risk management. As we have explored, a CBOM provides deep visibility into an application’s cryptographic underpinnings – an area that has often been opaque to security…
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Industry News
Major Leap for Quantum Internet: First Critical Connection
London, April 2024 – In a groundbreaking advancement for the future of global communication, researchers from Imperial College London and their partners at the Universities of Southampton, Stuttgart, and Würzburg have established a core link necessary for the quantum internet,…
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Post-Quantum
How to Perform a Comprehensive Quantum Readiness Cryptographic Inventory
A cryptographic inventory is essentially a complete map of all cryptography used in an organization’s systems – and it is vital for understanding quantum-vulnerable assets and planning remediation. In theory it sounds straightforward: “list all your cryptography.” In practice, however,…
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Industry News
New Legislation to Boost U.S. DoD Quantum Capabilities
A recent bill introduced by United States’ Republican lawmakers aims to accelerate the Defense Department’s development and integration of quantum technologies, enhancing capabilities in areas like navigation, sensing, and artificial intelligence. The Defense Quantum Acceleration Act, championed by Rep. Elise…
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Industry News
EU Publishes a Recommendation on Post-Quantum Cryptography
In another sign of Q-Day concerns and preparations heating up recently, the European Commission has published a key recommendation urging EU member states to adopt a harmonized approach to post-quantum cryptography. This guidance, “Recommendation on a Coordinated Implementation Roadmap for…
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AI Security
The Dual Risks of AI Autonomous Robots: Uncontrollable AI Meets Cyber-Kinetic Risks
The automotive industry has revolutionized manufacturing twice. The first time was in 1913 when Henry Ford introduced a moving assembly line at his Highland Park plant in Michigan. The innovation changed the production process forever, dramatically increasing efficiency, reducing the…
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Leadership
The Board’s Evolving Cybersecurity Mandate: From Oversight to Accountability
Cybersecurity has swiftly moved from an IT issue to a core boardroom concern. Regulators around the world are increasingly holding boards of directors directly responsible for overseeing cyber risk - and even personally accountable when things go wrong. As someone…
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Industry News
Microsoft Announces Record Breaking Logical Qubit Results
Microsoft and Quantinuum have announced a major quantum computing breakthrough: the creation of the most reliable logical qubits on record, with error rates 800 times lower than those of physical qubits. In an achievement unveiled on April 3, 2024, the…
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Cyber-Kinetic Security
Digital Actions, Lethal Consequences: A Cyber-Kinetic Risk Primer
Our physical world is becoming more connected – which makes it more dependent on the cyber world. Many physical objects around us are no longer just physical, but extend into cyberspace, being remotely monitored and controlled. Consider the power plant…
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Quantum Computing
Quantum Technologies and Quantum Computing in Switzerland
Switzerland’s quantum technology ecosystem exemplifies how a combination of academic excellence, proactive government support, and innovative entrepreneurship can make a country a major player in the second quantum revolution. In the span of two decades, Switzerland has built a world-class…
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