Quantum Computing

China adds a quantum computer to high-performance computing arsenal

China already has the world's fastest supercomputer and has now built a crude quantum computer that could outpace today's PCs and servers.

With quantum computers here, developers seek uses

After decades of research, the first quantum computers are now up and running. The question now is: what do we do with them?

IBM's new Q program to include a 50-qubit quantum computer

A new services program called Q at IBM will be remarkable: in a few years it will have a quantum computer with more than 50 qubits, which should push conventional computers one step closer to the trash heap.

SK Telecom pushes for interoperable quantum crypto systems

SK Telecom and Nokia have developed a prototype quantum cryptography system that combines the South Korean company's quantum key server with an encryption device from Nokia.

UTS to launch programming environment for the quantum era

When the first true quantum computer is one day realised, it will be completely useless. For it to prove its worth as a potentially world-changing problem solver, it will need to run software.

Microsoft puts quantum computing higher on its hardware priority list

Microsoft is accelerating its efforts to make a quantum computer as it looks to a future of computing beyond today's PCs and servers.

Diamonds could be building blocks for quantum computers

Diamonds are among the most expensive gems in the world, but they could also serve as a building block for quantum computers.

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The price of poor printer security is too costly to be overlooked

As modern printing and imaging solutions have become more versatile and sophisticated to keep up with the needs of users, hackers are working overtime to turn these innovations into vulnerabilities.