Honeywell Announces Quantinuum’s Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement For Proposed IPO
Insider Brief Honeywell said Quantinuum has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement to U.S. regulators, formally advancing plans for a potential initial public offering. The filing moves the process from earlier strategic consideration into a formal SEC review stage, with prior reports suggesting a valuation above $20 billion and a possible $1 billion raise, though […]
Quantum Researchers Find Faster Path to Practical Advantage, Challenge Assumptions About Architecture Design
Insider Brief Researchers from Duke University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Yale University have identified a new method for parallelizing quantum computations on neutral-atom hardware that could cut execution time by up to three-fold without requiring more physical qubits. The team found that so-called hybrid architectures — a popular approach that mixes two […]
Colorado Quantum Incubator Builds Quantum Timing Testbed
Insider Brief The Colorado Quantum Incubator (COQI) is developing the first open-access U.S. testbed for third-party validation of quantum timing technologies. The facility will enable companies and institutions to test precision timing systems using Xairos’ quantum time transfer technology in real-world conditions. The initiative aims to accelerate commercialization, support national security needs, and strengthen the […]
Pennsylvania Universities and Commonwealth Leaders Launch Keystone AI + Quantum Factory
Insider Brief Pennsylvania has launched the Keystone AI + Quantum Factory, a statewide collaboration uniting seven research universities, the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, and public-private partners to translate AI and quantum research into commercial and industrial applications. The initiative centers on shared computing infrastructure, workforce development, and coordinated research efforts to accelerate innovation and support sectors […]
Ion Clock Experiments Reveal Time Can Go Quantum
Insider Brief A new study published in Physical Review Letters shows that next-generation atomic clocks may be capable of experimentally testing whether time itself can exist in a quantum superposition, ticking both faster and slower simultaneously. The research demonstrates that when a clock’s motion follows quantum mechanics, its passage of time can become entangled and […]
Canada Gains Access to Pasqal Quantum Systems via PINQ²
Insider Brief PINQ² has become the exclusive Canadian distributor of Pasqal’s neutral atom quantum computing technology through a partnership enabled by DistriQ. The agreement provides access to Pasqal’s Orion Alpha QPU via PINQ²’s hybrid platform, combining neutral atom, superconducting, and classical HPC systems. The platform aims to support real-world applications in sectors such as energy, […]
Cryptologist Finds AES-128 Likely Safe From Quantum Attack
Insider Brief A new analysis finds that 128-bit symmetric encryption, such as AES-128, is likely to remain secure against quantum attacks due to practical limits on quantum algorithms like Grover’s. The study shows that exploiting Grover’s algorithm at scale would require an impractically large number of quantum systems and computational resources, far beyond current or […]
NPL Collaborates with NVIDIA to Use AI for Automated Quantum Computing Characterization
Insider Brief NPL is collaborating with NVIDIA to integrate AI tools into quantum measurement systems for automated calibration and characterization of quantum devices. The approach uses NVIDIA’s Ising AI models to assess qubit stability, reducing reliance on manual calibration and improving performance monitoring. The work supports broader efforts to develop benchmarking frameworks and scalable, AI-driven […]
Pasqal Showcases Quantum Progress at 2026 Event
Insider Brief Pasqal hosted its “Pasqal Thoughts 2026” event in Paris, focusing on the transition of quantum computing from research to real-world applications. The event highlighted industry use cases across finance, energy, and telecommunications, alongside progress in scaling quantum systems and HPC integration. Discussions emphasized hybrid quantum-classical systems, global collaboration, and ecosystem development to support […]
Guest Post – Why The Real Quantum Race is Shifting From Hardware to Software
Guest Post by Sean Harpur, CEO of Moth When people talk about the race to build quantum computers, the conversation usually focuses on hardware. How many qubits a machine has. How stable those qubits are. How close researchers are to overcoming the engineering challenges that have held the field back for decades. Those questions matter. […]