Quantum News Briefs October 23: QCi Enters Final Stage of Commissioning Quantum Photonic Chip Foundry in Arizona • Nord Quantique Secures Semiconductor Supply Chain Through Two New Partnerships • Riverlane Releases New Report to Accelerate Industry through the ‘QEC Era’ • IBM Advances Secure AI, Quantum Safe Technology with IBM Guardium Data Security Center
QCi Enters Final Stage of Commissioning Quantum Photonic Chip Foundry in Arizona
(QCi), an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, announced October 22 that the Company has reached the final stage of commissioning its quantum photonic chip foundry in Tempe, Arizona.
Initially announced in September 2023, the QCi Foundry will focus on processing thin film lithium niobate (TFLN) to produce high-performance optical components and photonic integrated circuits (PICs). These photonic chips will serve as essential optical engines for photonic-based quantum computers, secure quantum communications, and 3.2Tbps data rates for datacom, driven by the increasing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and enabling the future of integrated photonics.
The QCi Foundry has moved into its final phase of construction and capital equipment installation, with an anticipated grand opening set for Q1 2025. As part of its launch strategy, QCi will offer early access to customers and early adopters at favorable rate and terms. The Company’s initial wafer runs will focus on custom runs for selected clients, with plans for a multi-project wafer (MPW) run available in the second half of 2025.
Nord Quantique Secures Semiconductor Supply Chain
Through Two New Partnerships
Nord Quantique, a scaleup company and leader in the field of quantum error correction, announced two new partnerships October 23 to secure its supply chain long- term, as relates to chip fabrication for its quantum computers. Both partners are located within the emerging “Northeast Semiconductor Manufacturing Corridor,” a region dedicated to the production of
microelectronics and quantum microchips. This territory runs from Manhattan to Montreal, spanning the border between New York State and the Canadian province of Quebec. Dozens of companies in this area will play a key role in reshoring semiconductor manufacturing here in North America over the coming years.
Nord Quantique has signed a memorandum of understanding with the MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI) in nearby Bromont, Quebec. C2MI offers world-class infrastructure dedicated to the manufacturing of advanced semiconductors, compound semiconductors and electronic systems, as well as printable electronics and other advanced technologies. The company has also signed a memorandum of understanding with the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science (NY CREATES), which manages and operates the most advanced non-profit led 300mm semiconductor and quantum R&D facility in North America, and has been at the forefront of semiconductor innovation for more than two decades.
Riverlane Releases New Report to Accelerate Industry through the ‘QEC Era’
Riverlane, the global leader in quantum error correction technology, in partnership with Resonance, released the first-of-its-kind Quantum Error Correction Report 2024 on October 22 as per news release. Highlighting critical insights and trends that will aid the quantum industry’s navigation through its newest phase, the ‘QEC era,’ the report marks the pivotal steps needed to advance quantum computing from the experimental stages to real-world applications. Click here to download the full report
Transitioning beyond the noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) era and scaling quantum hardware to enable transformative applications will require quantum error correction. The Quantum Error Correction Report 2024 delivers an understanding of the current state of QEC development and the opportunities and challenges ahead. This comprehensive guide draws on public data from 29 hardware companies, including interviews with 12 global industry experts from companies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Rigetti Computing, IQM, IonQ, and Alice & Bob.
Key Insights from the QEC Report 2024:
- The QEC era is here
- Surpassing the supercomputing threshold is the next important, near-term goal
- The QEC era will reveal new challenges
- A new era calls for new metrics
IBM Advances Secure AI, Quantum Safe Technology with IBM Guardium Data Security Center
As hybrid cloud-, AI-, and quantum-related risks upend the traditional data security paradigm, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced in October 22 the launch of its IBM Guardium Data Security Center – allowing organizations to protect data in any environment, throughout its full lifecycle, and with unified controls.
IBM Guardium Data Security Center provides a common view of organizations’ data assets, empowering security teams to integrate workflows and address data monitoring and governance, data detection and response, data and AI security posture management, and cryptography management together in a single dashboard. IBM Guardium Data Security Center includes generative AI capabilities to help generate risk summaries and boost security professionals’ productivity.
The center features IBM Guardium AI Security, software to help protect organizations’ AI deployments from security vulnerabilities and data governance policy violations at a time when generative AI adoption – and the risk of “shadow AI,” the presence of unsanctioned models – is surging.
IBM Guardium Data Security Center also features IBM Guardium Quantum Safe, software that helps clients to protect encrypted data from the potential risk of future cyberattacks driven by bad actors who gain access to cryptographically relevant quantum computers. IBM Guardium Quantum Safe builds upon expertise from IBM Research – including IBM’s post-quantum cryptography algorithms – and IBM Consulting.
Scope Technologies Launches Subscription Model for Round-Trip Encrypted, Quantum-Resilient Cloud Storage for Individuals and Small Businesses
Scope Technologies Corp. (CSE: SCPE) (OTCQB: SCPCF) (FSE: VN8) has announced the official launch of its subscription model, now offering individuals and small businesses full access to its industry-leading round-trip encrypted and quantum-resilient decentralized cloud storage solutions.
This launch builds on Scope Technologies’ commitment to providing top-tier, next-generation data security. With the QSE (Quantum Security Entropy) platform, individuals and small businesses can now leverage the same advanced encryption and decentralized storage infrastructure that Scope delivers to mid-sized and enterprise clients, ensuring their data remains safe from current and future cyber threats. The platform is designed for seamless scalability, allowing users to expand their storage and security needs as they grow, without compromising performance or protection. Additionally, QSE’s efficiency-driven model ensures competitive pricing, reflecting the ability to deliver premium security solutions with exceptional value.
Individuals and small business users now have access to QSE’s cloud storage services, featuring:
Quantum-Proof Encryption: Utilizing quantum entropy to generate encryption keys that remain unbreakable, even by future quantum computing power.
Immutable, Decentralized Storage: A decentralized infrastructure ensures data is protected from ransomware, over-encryption, or tampering, offering a significant advantage over traditional cloud backups.
Seamless Integration: Easy-to-use APIs allow for quick setup and smooth integration with existing data systems, providing flexibility and scalability.
Accessible Pricing Plans: Tiered subscription options make enterprise-grade security affordable and accessible for both individuals and small businesses.
