Welcome to the latest edition of "Quantum Leap" where The Fly decodes news and activity in the quantum computing space.LEAP FORWARD:IBMannounced it has joined and cooled down two cryogenic modules into a single environment. The new architecture is designed to scale into the modular, shared, and ultra-cold system required to link hundreds of quantum chips into a more powerful quantum computer capable of solving large problems. The company said its deployment is a milestone on IBM's path to delivering IBM Quantum Starling in 2029, which is expected to be the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer and will integrate advances across error correction, processor design, decoding, and systems engineering. Combined, the first two operational modules stand more than eight feet tall and eight feet wide, and initial tests demonstrated they can jointly cool down to four Kelvin in under five days, reaching a final temperature of below 15 millikelvin shortly after. Each module's vacuum enclosure offers up to 12 times more wiring space than the most widely used IBM quantum systems, enabling more chip-to-chip connections both within and between modules. IBM's new box-shaped design allows modules to connect in a tight row and use this larger space to directly link quantum processors with IBM's "L-coupler" technology. L-couplers connect separate quantum chips together to share information, communicate, and operate as part of a larger quantum computer. By 2027, IBM's quantum roadmap plans to use L-couplers to link multiple processors into a larger quantum computer with at least 1,000 programmable qubits, which are qubits that can be directly used to perform computations. Towards this goal, IBM will install IBM Quantum Nighthawk processors into the cryogenic modules later this year to expand operational performance testing. At the time Starling is delivered, IBM plans for each cryogenic module to house thousands of qubits. "Bringing fault-tolerant quantum computers to industries depends on several fundamental advances," said Jay Gambetta, Director of IBM Research and IBM Fellow. "The successful connection and operation of these cryogenic modules signals a leap forward in that direction and will accelerate our progress alongside continued innovation in quantum hardware, software, and algorithms."CLOUD QUANTUM COMPUTING:IonQannounced a collaboration with CMC Microsystems. This collaboration integrates IonQ's commercial trapped-ion quantum computing systems into Canada's FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox. The framework for this initiative is covered under a newly signed memorandum of understanding, which designates IonQ as a listed cloud quantum computing access provider for the QCS. The QCS is operated through FABrIC, an initiative backed by funding from the Government of Canada's Strategic Response Fund and managed by CMC Microsystems.QUANTUM SAFE CENTRE:IBM and the Singapore Institute of Technology, or SIT, are planning to establish the Quantum-Safe Centre, targeted for launch by the end of 2026, as a dedicated hub to accelerate Singapore's transition to quantum-safe cybersecurity. The Centre will help organizations assess risks, adopt new security approaches and develop the talent needed for the post-quantum era. The Quantum-Safe Centre, located in the SIT Punggol Campus within the Punggol Digital District, is designed to help organizations prepare for and transition to quantum-safe cryptograph. Siew San Tan, general manager and technology leader, IBM Singapore, said: "Singapore's critical infrastructure, enterprises, and government agencies are at a pivotal moment in their cybersecurity journey, and the time to prepare for the post-quantum risk is now. Through our collaboration with SIT and the establishment of the Quantum-Safe Centre, IBM is committed to supporting Singapore's organizations with the technology, expertise and capabilities they need to understand their cryptographic vulnerabilities and take decisive steps toward quantum-safe resilience. This initiative would help to ensure that Singapore's digital economy remains secure and trusted in the years ahead."INTEGRATION:Sealsqand PalmPay, a brand developed by Palm Technologies in India, announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on the integration of Sealsq's QS7001 hardware-security technology into Palm Technologies' existing and future PalmPay biometric-authentication products. Sealsq will provide its QS7001 technology and technical support for secure-element integration, while Palm Technologies will lead product architecture, biometric-system design, application development, firmware, system integration, local compliance and product deployment.PRODUCTION QUANTUM ADOPTION:D-Wave Quantumand NTT DOCOMO announced that DOCOMO has deployed a second D-Wave-powered quantum computing application in production. The new application reduced location registration signals generated when devices cross tracking area list boundaries by 65.3% at the daily peak while also reducing paging signals by 7.0%, lowering network signaling load and improving operational efficiency. "DOCOMO is showing telecom operators around the world what production quantum adoption looks like: move beyond a single use case and apply the technology to distinct, increasingly complex operational challenges," said Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. "Telecom networks are highly complex, resource-constrained environments, and these results demonstrate how D-Wave's annealing quantum computing technology can help operators improve network performance and efficiency today."COLLABORATION:Quanta Computerand Quantinuumannounced a collaborative development agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies plan to jointly develop critical hardware infrastructure supporting future generations of Quantinuum's quantum systems, combining Quantinuum's quantum technology with Quanta's expertise in scaling computing platforms. Quanta and Quantinuum aim to create a practical pathway from today's quantum systems to commercially deployable quantum computers capable of supporting broad enterprise and scientific adoption.QUANTUM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:Qtrex Quantumannounced that it is in discussions with a U.S. Department of Defense's research laboratory to establish a joint quantum development program. The parties are targeting the fourth quarter of 2026 to formalize the program. The laboratory already operates the company's AME system and is distinct from the U.S. government laboratory referenced in Qtrex's July 6, announcement, extending the company's disclosed footprint to a second U.S. government research institution. The program under discussion targets the layer where scaled quantum systems physically break: the interconnect.MOU:BTQ Technologieshas signed a memorandum of understanding, or MOU, with Itcenglobal, one of Korea's largest IT services groups, through its listed security platform subsidiary Itcen PNS. The signed MOU establishes a framework for collaboration between BTQ and Itcen PNS to integrate post-quantum cryptography, quantum-safe authentication, and next-generation security infrastructure for Korean and international markets.ANALYST COMMENTARY:Craig-Hallum initiated coverage of Horizon Quantumwith a Buy rating and $21 price target. The firm sees the company's Triple Alpha addressing more of the developer- and run-time stack than anywhere else in the world, and if it's successful in creating efficiencies at both points, Horizon Quantum will have a strategically important asset positioned at the crux of the new quantum world. This position in the hybrid quantum-classical dev-/run-time and applications mirrors the position that Microsoftbuilt in the classical client computing world nearly a half century ago, and this outcome could create very high returns, Craig-Hallum noted. As such, the firm believes Horizon Quantum deserves a place in any growth investor's portfolio.

8/4 10:00

Sealsq Appoints Daniel Brauas as Chief Quantum Officer

Sealsq announced the appointment of Daniel Brauas chief quantum officer, or CQO. Brau joined Sealsq following the 100% acquisition of Miraex SA, the Swiss photonics-based quantum interconnect company he founded, which now serves as Sealsq's quantum networking and interconnect subsidiary within the SEALQuantum Sovereign Vertical Stack.

7/29 09:30

SEALSQ Updates Quantum Resistant Hardware Certification Roadmap

Sealsq provided an update to its quantum resistant hardware certification roadmap, first outlined in March. The company said, "As AI evolves into autonomous Physical AI systems, from robots and vehicles to edge devices, trusted hardware security is essential for safe, connected operation. Beyond processors and algorithms, every device must authenticate, protect communications, secure AI models, and receive trusted updates, enabled by a hardware Root of Trust in the chip. With quantum computing rendering classical cryptography vulnerable, products designed today for 10-20-year lifespans must already be post-quantum ready. SEALSQ's mission is to help device makers address this challenge by developing next-generation Post-Quantum Cryptography secure microcontrollers and Trusted Platform Modules engineered to support the latest NIST-standardized quantum-proof algorithms Crystals Kyber and Dylithium, while being resistant also to traditional attacks. From a technology and certification compliance perspective, these products are designed to support the industry's transition to quantum-safe security... SEALSQ remains actively engaged with industry standards organizations, certification bodies, and ecosystem partners to ensure that its products achieve certification as soon as the framework becomes available. In parallel, the Company continues advancing its technology so customers can confidently deploy quantum-ready products today while seamlessly benefiting from future certifications as they become available. The migration to post-quantum security is a journey that will span many years. Waiting for every certification milestone before deploying secure hardware would unnecessarily delay innovation and leave connected products exposed throughout their operational lifetime. Its success will depend not only on intelligent algorithms, but also on trusted, quantum-safe silicon capable of securing every autonomous decision."

7/15 16:00

Xanadu Quantum Expands U.S. Operations, Workforce Grows Fivefold

Welcome to the latest edition of "Quantum Leap" where The Fly decodes news and activity in the quantum computing space.ALGORITHMIC TECHNOLOGY:Quantum X Labsannounced that the CliniQuantum operation, has validated a quantum sampling workflow that enables continuous probability distributions to be represented and analyzed within a quantum computing framework using Quantum X Labs' proprietary algorithmic technology and related intellectual property portfolio. The milestone demonstrates the ability to transform continuous data into quantum-compatible energy map representations capable of supporting advanced quantum algorithms.COMMERCIAL PURCHASE ORDER:Qtrex Quantumreported that it has received a commercial purchase order from an international government-owned company for customized proprietary Shielded RF Monolithic components. Production is currently underway, with delivery expected within days. The order follows testing and qualification of the components' dielectric properties by the customer, who has also identified requirements for potential additional quantities. "This order expands our commercial model to include the direct supply of custom-manufactured, proprietary components, addressing a widespread need across the quantum computing industry for highly customized, application-specific solutions," said Yoav Rozanovich, chief business officer of Qtrex Quantum.ELEMENT DIE INTEGRATION:Sealsqand L5 Cartronics entered a strategic partnership to develop a new generation of secure connectivity modules for IoT applications. The collaboration combines L5 Cartronics' expertise in precision clocking, power and interface solutions, and large-scale production with Sealsq's hardware security technology through the integration of a Sealsq secure element die into LFC's advanced multi-package module architecture.QUANTUM ENGINEERS:Xanadu Quantumand Lockheed Martinannounced a new strategic effort to scale quantum training and workforce development through Lockheed Martin's Quantum Talent Pipeline program. Building on their previously announced research relationship, most recently highlighted by a joint initiative in quantum machine learning, Xanadu and Lockheed Martin are now turning their attention to a bottleneck in quantum adoption: training the engineers who will put these technologies to work. Through the collaboration, QTP participants are now utilizing Xanadu's PennyLane quantum programming stack and educational resources - including interactive tutorials, hands-on coding exercises, and structured learning pathways - to develop quantum computing skills applicable to aerospace, defense, and advanced engineering. In addition to providing educational content and software tools, Xanadu's team is delivering dedicated workshops, offering guided instruction on quantum programming, algorithms, and the application of quantum computing in research areas.B3GET:The Jane Goodall Institute, or JGI, and FormationQ reported a research partnership that will apply trapped-ions quantum computing by IonQto one of the most enduring questions in behavioral ecology: why do some species engage in lethal intergroup violence while others live peacefully alongside their neighbors? The two-year program builds on more than six decades of field research, bringing together advanced computational modelling, hybrid quantum-classical computing and behavioral ecology into a new collaborative research framework. The program, Ecology of War and Peace: Using Quantum-Enhanced Agent-Based Modelling to Explain Contrasting Intergroup Behaviour in Chimpanzees and Bonobos, will mark an application of quantum-enhanced computation to the study of ecology, evolution and behavior. The program will bring together JGI's scientific legacy, behavioral modelling developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota, FormationQ's expertise in designing and operating applied program and IonQ's quantum computing platform. At the center of the program is B3GET, an agent-based model in which virtual primates live, move, forage, reproduce and interact across artificial landscapes. Researchers can systematically vary ecological conditions including food distribution, home range size and group cohesion rules, to investigate how environmental factors influence patterns of cooperation and conflict over time.GAS TURBINE DESIGN:Quantinuum, Rolls-Royce, Riverlane and EPCC, the UK National Supercomputing Center based at the University of Edinburgh, entered an agreement to explore the quantum computing capabilities needed in future industrial workflows, such as gas turbine design. Under the agreement, Quantinuum will provide access to its quantum systems and software environment; Rolls-Royce will contribute industrial design use cases and domain expertise; Riverlane will contribute quantum error correction and algorithmic expertise; and EPCC will contribute supercomputing expertise and hybrid workflow integration. Complex fluid dynamics simulations are central to gas turbine design, but they can require substantial computing resources as models become more detailed. In what is expected to be a multi-year collaboration, the partners will explore how fault-tolerant quantum computers could work alongside supercomputers to address this bottleneck, and accurately model fluid dynamics inside gas turbines. The collaborators plan to test key computational building blocks for industrially relevant quantum algorithms on Quantinuum's Helios quantum computer and assess how these could scale on planned future systems, such as Sol and Apollo. This project builds on prior collaborations between Rolls-Royce, Riverlane and EPCC that laid the foundations for understanding key algorithmic, error correction and data requirements for tackling fluid dynamic simulations with commercial quantum computers.POST QUANTUM SECURITY:Sealsq and Quobly signed a $5M commercial agreement under which Quobly will integrate Sealsq quantum-security technologies, secure semiconductor solutions and related engineering and integration services. The agreement follows Sealsq's strategic investment in Quobly. It marks the transition from strategic collaboration to commercial deployment as Quobly accelerates the industrialization and commercialization of its silicon-based quantum computing platform following its recent EUR 115M Series A financing. Under the agreement, Sealsq will provide Quobly with a portfolio of post-quantum security technologies.FEDERAL CONTRACT SUBSIDIARY:Qtrex Quantum formed Qtrex USA, its new U.S. subsidiary serving as the company's dedicated platform for U.S. federal contract execution. The move follows Qtrex's recently announced operational AME deployment at a U.S. government laboratory conducting quantum computing programs, and is intended to support the company's federal government contracting activities in the United States.SECURITY CHIP:BTQ Technologiescompleted the design of its next-generation QCIM + PUF security chip for the quantum era in collaboration with ICTK. The chip combines BTQ's in-house Quantum Compute-in-Memory security intellectual property with ICTK's VIA PUF technology, creating a hardware-rooted security platform designed to support unique device authentication, cryptographic acceleration, and trusted device identity at the silicon level. Production preparation is now underway.EXPANSION:Xanadu Quantum expanded its U.S. operations, anchored by its growing presence in Albany, New York. Xanadu has also scaled up operations across the U.S., with growth in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as a distributed presence across the country spanning 19 states. In total, Xanadu's U.S.-based workforce has grown by more than five-fold since 2023, and Xanadu anticipates its U.S.-based workforce to increase significantly by the end of this year. "The demand for quantum computing has never been higher and our rapid growth in the United States is a testament to the talent and strategic partnerships we have built across the semiconductor and technology industries to help meet those demands," said Christian Weedbrook, founder and CEO of Xanadu.

7/14 08:31

Sealsq and L5 Cartronics Announce Strategic Partnership

Sealsq and L5 Cartronics announced a strategic partnership to develop a new generation of secure connectivity modules for IoT applications. The collaboration combines L5 Cartronics' expertise in precision clocking, power and interface solutions, and large-scale production with Sealsq's hardware security technology through the integration of a Sealsq secure element die into LFC's advanced multi-package module architecture.

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