Microsoft Expands Quantum Software Stack, Adding AI-Assisted Programming
Insider Brief Microsoft is shifting its quantum strategy toward software and developer tools, upgrading its Quantum Development Kit with AI-assisted features to support the move from error-prone physical qubits to more stable logical qubits. The open-source QDK is positioned as a full development environment that runs on standard laptops, integrates with Visual Studio Code and […]
EdenCode Emerges From Stealth With Real-Time AI Decoder For Quantum Error Correction
Insider Brief EdenCode Inc. has emerged from stealth in San Jose with an AI-powered, real-time decoder designed to reduce latency and improve accuracy in quantum error correction for fault-tolerant quantum computing. The company says its neural-network-based system achieves sub-millisecond decoding, a 99.9% error detection rate, and up to 10x faster processing while remaining compatible with […]
Q.ANT Names Utz Bacher as VP Software
Insider Brief Q.ANT has appointed Utz Bacher as Vice President of Software, effective January 1, 2026, to lead the company’s software organization and support its photonic computing initiatives. Bacher will focus on strengthening Q.ANT’s software stack, expanding work on algorithms and applications, and enhancing collaborations with partners and clients. Bacher joins from IBM Germany, where […]
Microsoft Opens 2026 Quantum Pioneers Program for Measurement-Based Topological Computing Research
Insider Brief Microsoft has announced a call for research proposals under its 2026 Quantum Research Pioneers Program, focused on measurement-based approaches to topological quantum computing. The program targets foundational research areas including measurement-based quantum logic, error correction, simulation, and early fault-tolerant experiments. Selected academic proposals may receive up to $200,000 in funding, with applications opening […]
Deep33 Emerges With $150 Million to Back Quantum And Hard-Tech Infrastructure
Insider Brief Deep33 Ventures has launched a $150 million fund to back quantum computing and other deep-tech infrastructure, aiming to move quantum technologies from post-research development toward large-scale commercial and government deployment. The Israeli-U.S. firm argues that quantum and advanced AI systems are increasingly constrained by physical infrastructure limits — including power, compute and deployment […]
ZenaTech Advances Quantum Computing Prototype for Defense Applications
Insider Brief ZenaTech provided a progress update on its plan to build a proprietary quantum computing hardware platform aimed at supporting AI-driven defense, homeland security, and government applications. The company has identified core technology requirements and vendors and is procuring components for a five-qubit quantum computer prototype expected to be operational in late 2026. The […]
Arqit Launches Encryption Intelligence for Post-Quantum Cryptography Planning
Insider Brief Arqit announced the full commercial launch of Encryption Intelligence, a product designed to provide cryptographic discovery, inventory, and risk prioritisation to support enterprise post-quantum cryptography migration. The product continuously identifies encryption assets, legacy algorithms, and deprecated protocols across networks, applications, and cloud environments to reduce migration risk and disruption. Arqit’s approach aligns with […]
Coinbase Forms Independent Advisory Board to Assess Quantum Risks to Blockchain
Insider Brief Coinbase has established an independent advisory board of leading quantum computing and cryptography experts to assess how future quantum computers could affect blockchain security and to provide public guidance to the crypto ecosystem. The company said most major blockchains rely on cryptographic methods that remain secure today but could be challenged by large-scale […]
Qunnect Adds Scott Faris to Board of Directors
Insider Brief Qunnect has appointed Scott Faris, CEO of Eqlipse Quantum and Chairman of LightPath Technologies, to its Board of Directors as the company expands its metro-scale quantum networking deployments. Qunnect’s Carina system operates entanglement-based quantum networks over commercial fiber in cities including New York and Berlin, delivering 99%+ fidelity without cryogenics. Faris brings experience […]
01 Quantum Reports Fiscal 2025 Progress Across PQC Products and Revenue Growth
Insider Brief: 01 Quantum advanced multiple post-quantum cybersecurity product lines in fiscal 2025, including commercial releases in quantum-safe remote access, digital assets, AI inference security, and email security, while completing a corporate rebrand aligned with its quantum-resilient focus. The company increased revenue year over year and strengthened its balance sheet, driven by PQC development fees, […]