Quantum News Briefs July 24: Singapore Inks MOU with Quantinuum, enabling access to their advanced quantum computer • Classiq launches Qmod, enabling efficient quantum algorithm development for all • Qrypt awarded SBIR Phase 1 Contract by AFWERX for the quantum hardening of mattermost secure chat • ORCA Computing appoints Dr. Peter Mosley as Chief Research Officer
News Briefs:
Singapore Inks MOU with Quantinuum, enabling access to their advanced quantum computer
Singapore’s National Quantum Office (NQO), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), National University of Singapore (NUS), National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) and Quantinuum signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), enabling access to Quantinuum’s advanced quantum computer, and to explore and collaborate on quantum computing use cases, focusing on computational biology as per the news announcement.The parties will also collaborate on developing hybrid computing solutions that include both classical and quantum computing infrastructures, leading to the creation of long-term strategic roadmaps. The MoU also enables collaborations in training and outreach through seminars, workshops and bespoke programmes to nurture quantum talent and contribute towards Singapore’s growing quantum community.
Classiq launches Qmod, enabling efficient quantum algorithm development for all
Classiq announced on July 23 the general availability of Qmod (Quantum Modeling Language), the first high-level language (HLL) for quantum coding as per the news release. Following successful pilot projects with enterprise partners, Qmod is now accessible to developers, researchers and enterprises worldwide and will transform quantum computing with its efficient, approachable method of programming.
Qmod facilitates advanced quantum modeling and enables developers to describe quantum algorithms at a high level of abstraction. It supports unique quantum-computing concepts alongside conventional constructs found in high-level classical programming languages. This innovative approach allows developers to focus on the functional intent of their algorithms while Classiq’s powerful compiler and synthesis engine handle the intricate hardware-aware quantum implementation details.
Qrypt awarded SBIR Phase 1 Contract by AFWERX for the quantum hardening of mattermost secure chat
Qrypt announced in July 23 in news release that it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase 1 focused on quantum hardening of Mattermost secure chat to address ChatOps data privacy and encryption, a mission imperative for the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution.
The United States Department of Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and the Department of Defense Platform One all use Mattermost for chat communications. Based on this public knowledge, Qrypt developed a cryptographic enhancement plug-in for Mattermost that utilizes a one-time pad (OTP) cipher to encrypt Mattermost chat sessions. OTP is an information-theoretic secure cryptosystem. A cryptosystem is considered to have ‘unconditional security’ if the system is secure against adversaries with unlimited computing resources and unlimited time. OTP is a mathematically proven, quantum-secure encryption available today.
ORCA Computing appoints Dr. Peter Mosley as Chief Research Officer
ORCA Computing, a leading quantum computing company, has announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Mosley as Chief Research Officer (CRO). This strategic addition to the management team brings one of the world’s foremost photonics researchers into the fold, further solidifying ORCA’s leadership in the quantum computing space.
Dr. Mosley is renowned for his recent work as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics at the University of Bath, where he led a pioneering research group in fiber-based quantum optics. His notable contributions include developing high-quality sources of single photons across various platforms. As a prominent member of the Centre for Photonics and Photonic Materials, Dr. Mosley served as its director from 2015 to 2021. He is also an active figure in the UK Quantum Technology community, contributing as a co-investigator in the Quantum Computing and Simulation Hub.
Dr. Mosley joins ORCA during a time of exponential growth, marked by the delivery of over ten PT Series systems to global customers, a strategic acquisition of the US-based Integrated Photonics division of GXC, and key partnerships. Recent highlights include contracts to deliver quantum systems to the US Air Force-funded facility at Montana State University, a collaboration with PSNC and NVIDIA to accelerate applications, and a partnership with bp on quantum innovation in computational chemistry
