KEEQuant launches Commercial-Grade Chip-Scale QKD
KEEQuant recently announced the launch of its commercial-grade chip-scale QKD technology, marking a major advance in quantum-secure communications. This breakthrough redefines the economics and practicality of quantum key distribution by replacing bulky, complex optical assemblies with photonic integration and turning quantum-safe key exchange into a realistic network upgrade for telecom operators, data center providers, and […]
Pegasus and AISIN Boost Venture Fund to $100 Million
Pegasus Tech Ventures, a Silicon Valley–based global venture capital firm that supports corporate innovation initiatives, on February 23rd announced that it will expand the corporate venture capital (CVC) fund it manages for AISIN Corporation of Japan to USD $100 million. The expanded fund is designed to operate through 2036, continuing the partnership between Pegasus and […]
Options Technology Debuts with Commercial Quantum Compute Platform
Options Technology (Options), the leading provider of financial services infrastructure, recently announced the availability of the first commercially accessible quantum computing capability in New York City, delivered as part of its global hybrid compute platform. As capital markets enter the next phase of compute evolution, firms are increasingly constrained not by data availability but by […]
IonQ Names Jordan Shapiro as President and GM of Quantum Networking
IonQ, one of the leading commercial quantum computing and networking companies, on May 5th named Jordan Shapiro as President and General Manager, Quantum Networking, effective immediately. Shapiro previously served as Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Development and Investor Relations. In his new role, Shapiro will oversee the company’s quantum networking business, guiding IonQ’s […]
Explore South Africa’s Digital Future at the 35th Digital Transformation Summit
Physical conference on March 12 at Johannesburg, South Africa South Africa has made significant progress in transferring its government, businesses, and public services to digital platforms, thereby promoting inclusive growth. The key to this transition is increasing access to digital technologies and ensuring that all citizens are included in the digital world through effective regulations. […]
IonQ Elects Niccolo De Masi as President and CEO
IonQ, Inc., one of the leaders in the quantum computing and networking industries, recently announced that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed Niccolo de Masi as President and Chief Executive Officer(CEO). Niccolo will begin this new role effective immediately, and Peter Chapman will continue in the leadership role of IonQ’s Executive Chair. Niccolo, who […]
Infleqtion appoints Matthew Kinsella as CEO
Infleqtion, a leading quantum information company, yesterday announced the appointment of Matthew Kinsella as its new Chief Executive Officer. Kinsella replaces Scott Faris, who has stepped down to focus on quantum industry policy and investments in national security and defense. Kinsella joins from Maverick Ventures, where he served as a senior managing director, and led […]
IonQ adds Bill Scannell to its Board of Directors
IonQ, a leader in the quantum computing industry, yesterday announced the appointment of Bill Scannell, President of Global Sales and Customer Operations at Dell Technologies, to its Board of Directors. As a member of the Board of Directors, Scannell will provide input and direction for IonQ’s system sales strategy and help strengthen the company’s leadership […]
SK Telecom collaborates with Thales on Post-quantum Cryptography
In the context of 5G networks and the evolution of cryptographic standards, SK Telecom (“SKT”), the largest mobile operator in Korea, and Thales, leader in digital security, partnered to successfully test advanced quantum-resistant cryptography. Based on 5G standalone network and 5G SIM, the solution aims at encrypting and decrypting subscriber identity in a secure way to […]
Photonic secures USD 100Mln USD for Quantum Technology
Photonic Inc., a company building one of the world’s first scalable, fault-tolerant, and unified quantum computing and networking platforms based on photonically linked silicon spin qubits, yesterday announced it has raised an investment round of $100M USD. The funds were raised from organizations including British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), Microsoft Corporation, the UK government’s National Security Strategic Investment […]
