Recent news and analysis on Quantum Computing

Quantum computing news covering research breakthroughs, quantum processors, IBM and Google developments, and quantum technology applications.

• "Microsoft, Atom Computing, EeroQ update their quantum computing progress"

  This commentary argues that incremental progress in quantum computing, while not headline-grabbing, is essential for eventual breakthroughs. It highlights recent updates from Microsoft, Atom Computing, and EeroQ, suggesting that steady advances in materials and qubit design are necessary steps toward practical quantum computers.

• "Atom-based quantum computers are catching up in the race to usefulness"

  This commentary argues that neutral-atom quantum computers are catching up to superconducting ones in the race to usefulness. It highlights a recent experiment demonstrating error correction over many cycles, suggesting this approach may offer a viable path to practical quantum computing.

• "Quantum computing looms, and your security is nowhere near ready"

  This commentary argues that organizations are unprepared for the security threats posed by quantum computing, urging a shift to 256-bit encryption. It contends that while quantum is not yet enterprise-ready, the risk of encrypted data being broken necessitates immediate action, and highlights a looming skills gap in quantum technologies.