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Business Insider
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
IBM and Researchers Are Now Closer to Practical Quantum Computers
Quantum researchers are getting closer to proving that quantum computers can solve problems much faster than regular computers. Indeed, a team at the University of Southern California, led by Dr. Daniel Lidar, ran a special test known as Simon's problem using IBM's (IBM) latest quantum hardware and software. Published in Physical Review X, they showed that as the problem became bigger, the quantum computer solved it much faster than a regular one, up to a certain point. Once the problem reached a size above 58 qubits, the noise from the quantum hardware allowed regular computers to catch up. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. Still, this is one of the first real-world examples of a quantum computer demonstrating such a significant speed boost without relying on estimates about the limitations of classical computers. For reference, Simon's problem is a kind of puzzle where one has to try to figure out a hidden pattern. However, because today's machines are still noisy, the team had to make adjustments. Indeed, they used IBM's Qiskit tools to make the circuits shorter, added special pulses to reduce errors while the machines were waiting between steps, and corrected mistakes made when reading results. With all that in place, the quantum computer solved the puzzle faster until the problem became too large and noise interfered. Even though this puzzle doesn't have a real-world use, it's closely related to other quantum problems that do. It's also proof that today's quantum computers—especially IBM's—can already show a clear advantage in certain cases. This matters because earlier examples only showed small improvements. Now, we're seeing real progress on hardware that's already available. As a result, it gives researchers more confidence that practical quantum computing isn't just theory anymore. What Is the Target Price for IBM? Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Moderate Buy consensus rating on IBM stock based on nine Buys, five Holds, and two Sells assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. Furthermore, the average IBM price target of $287.53 per share implies 1% upside potential.
Business Wire
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
IQM Announces Major Upgrade to Resonance Quantum Cloud Platform With New Software Development Kit
MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IQM Quantum Computers, a global leader in building quantum computers, today announced a major upgrade to its quantum computing cloud platform, IQM Resonance, to accelerate the development of quantum algorithms with new software tools and provide end-users with a powerful new quantum system. The upgrade features Qrisp – a project started at Fraunhofer FOKUS – as the new default software development kit (SDK). Qrisp offers a highly powerful but easy to learn higher level programming interface for quantum developers and researchers. The Qrisp framework is and stays open source. With the new software development kit becoming the default, IQM continues to support other popular quantum programming frameworks such as Qiskit, Cirq, Cuda Quantum, and TKET ensuring flexibility for all users. IQM's comprehensive and open approach to quantum development builds a powerful foundation catering for both experienced and new quantum developers. IQM has also appointed Raphael Seidel as Lead Quantum Software Engineer for Qrisp at IQM, to lead the next steps in Qrisp development beginning in October 2025. 'Starting from grassroots efforts, Qrisp has demonstrated again and again that the underlying programming model brings serious performance advantages. From raw gate-counts to compiler scaling, Qrisp is state-of-the-art in quantum programming. A direct and strong integration into IQM's physical quantum hardware will mark the next chapter of the framework and grants a strong head-start into the era of fault-tolerant quantum computers,' said Seidel. Other key updates to the IQM Resonance platform include: Advanced error handling: The platform now supports error suppression and mitigation technologies. The first features include dynamical decoupling to protect qubits from environmental noise with readout error mitigation to improve the accuracy of experimental results coming next, allowing users to get more precise and reliable data from their quantum computations. Accelerated research with advanced libraries and resources: The platform also introduces a powerful Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) library. This key application library allows researchers to efficiently create, test, and optimize quantum circuits for complex optimization problems with a variety of different QAOA flavours, enabling rapid iteration on novel ideas. Expanded IQM Academy resources: IQM Academy now features comprehensive examples and tutorials for Qrisp and a new dedicated section on error reduction, also providing insights into IQM's upcoming Noise Robust estimation techniques. Furthermore, a dedicated lecture series using Qrisp on IQM hardware will be available soon. Pulse-Level Access: For advanced users seeking maximum experimental control, IQM Resonance now offers pulse-level access. This allows researchers to directly program pulse schedules, enabling fine-tuned experiments and the development of novel quantum operations. To broaden access to its world-class platform, IQM also opens Starter tier, a free charge plan open for any end user. The new tier provides users with up to 30 credits per month on selected IQM quantum computers, removing barriers for students, researchers, and developers to start their quantum journey. To mark the debut of the Starter Tier and the availability of IQM Crystal 54, IQM is also extending access to the 54-qubit quantum computer to all Starter tier users for a limited time. "We are entering a new era of utility for quantum computing, and these updates to IQM Resonance are a testament to our commitment to empowering the ecosystem," said Dr. Stefan Seegerer, Head of Product, Quantum Platform at IQM. "By making our Crystal 54-qubit system available, integrating error reduction techniques, and standardizing on Qrisp, we are providing the tools researchers and developers need to push the boundaries of what's possible. The new free Starter plan is a crucial step in our mission to make quantum technology accessible to everyone." About IQM Quantum Computers: IQM is a global leader in superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware. IQM has over 300 employees with headquarters in Finland and a global presence in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Spain, Singapore, South Korea and the United States.
Business Insider
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
IBM Expands Access to Quantum Education and Launches New AI Chips
Tech giant IBM (IBM) is making major moves in both quantum education and artificial intelligence technology. First, the company has completed the initial phase of moving its Quantum Learning tools to the new IBM Quantum Platform, which is now hosted on IBM Cloud. This upgrade makes learning easier, more accessible, and free for everyone as we move closer to the era of quantum computing. Indeed, the new platform features a cleaner, more user-friendly design that helps learners find and use content more easily. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. IBM also launched Qiskit classroom modules, which are ready-to-use Jupyter notebooks made for educators to bring quantum computing into the classroom. These short lessons come with clear explanations, code examples, practice exercises, and optional videos. While advanced features require access to IBM's quantum processors, free users can still build a strong foundation. The new platform, now available at replaces the old one, and IBM plans to add more features soon. At the same time, IBM is improving its AI capabilities with the launch of new Power11 chips and servers. These will be available starting July 25 and are designed to help businesses run AI tasks more efficiently in data centers. Power11 offers up to 55% better performance than Power9 and up to 45% more capacity in some systems compared to Power10. It is also the first IBM Power server to support the company's new AI chip, Spyre Accelerator. Interestingly, the system is built for reliability, with zero planned downtime during maintenance and the ability to detect ransomware threats in under a minute. What Is the Target Price for IBM? Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Moderate Buy consensus rating on IBM stock based on nine Buys, five Holds, and two Sells assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. Furthermore, the average IBM price target of $277.53 per share implies 4.5% downside risk.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rigetti Bets on In-House Manufacturing to Accelerate Quantum Advantage
Rigetti Computing RGTI is sharpening its competitive focus through deep vertical integration. The company's Fab-1 facility in Fremont now supports the full quantum chip lifecycle, from design and fabrication to cryo-microwave testing and packaging. In late 2022, Rigetti nearly doubled Fab-1's capacity by adding 5,000 square feet of clean-room space dedicated to wafer manufacturing and new cryo-microwave testing capabilities. This approach positions Rigetti to reduce iteration cycles, protect intellectual property, and potentially deliver faster improvements in fidelity and scale, key to staying relevant in a rapidly evolving industry. Unlike most of its peers, which rely on outsourced fabs or cloud-first models, Rigetti is making a long-term bet on hardware self-sufficiency. This in-house manufacturing edge sets Rigetti apart in a landscape dominated by cloud-led or software-centric models. By controlling every layer of the hardware stack, Rigetti can rapidly prototype, test, and refine its quantum processors, aligning closely with the needs of research institutions, defense agencies, and enterprises seeking customized on-premise solutions. With competitors like IBM focusing on large-scale cloud deployments and QPU access via third-party platforms, Rigetti's vertically integrated Fab-1 strategy positions it to win in use cases where performance consistency, system-level customization, and data sovereignty are mission-critical. International Business Machines IBM, a longtime leader in superconducting quantum computing, offers a robust full-stack quantum platform via its IBM Quantum systems and Qiskit software. However, IBM does not manufacture its quantum chips in-house; it utilizes external fabrication foundries for its superconducting qubit wafers. While IBM leads in coherence and cloud deployment scale, operating over 60 quantum systems globally, Rigetti's control over its fab and packaging enables faster hardware iteration and tighter integration for system deployment, particularly for on-premise or specialized installations. Quantum Computing Inc. QUBT takes an entirely different approach, focusing on software with its Qatalyst platform, which interfaces with multiple third-party QPUs. While this allows QUBT to remain asset-light and flexible, it limits performance tuning at the hardware level. In contrast, Rigetti's vertically integrated Fab-1 strategy ensures end-to-end control of the quantum stack, enabling optimization from qubit architecture to system-level deployment. Shares of RGTI have lost 27.2% in the year-to-date period against the industry's growth of 14.1%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research From a valuation standpoint, Rigetti trades at a price-to-book ratio of 15.39, above the industry average. RGTI carries a Value Score of F. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Rigetti's 2025 earnings implies a significant 86.1% rise from the year-ago period. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Quantum eMotion Announces Successful Completion of Quantum Simulation Project Evaluating Sentry-Q Cryptographic Architecture
This news release corrects and replaces the news release that was issued by Quantum eMotion Corp. on June 26, 2025 - PINQ2 boilerplate and quote added. There are no material changes to the previous news release. Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - June 27, 2025) - Quantum eMotion Corp. (TSXV: QNC) (OTCQB: QNCCF) (FSE: 34Q0) ("QeM" or the "Company"), a developer of quantum-secure technologies, announces the completion of an internal quantum simulation project assessing aspects of its cryptographic architecture. The benchmarking project, conducted in collaboration with PINQ² (Plateforme d'Innovation Numérique et Quantique), utilized IBM's Qiskit quantum computing framework to simulate Grover's algorithm-a quantum search algorithm known for its theoretical ability to speed up brute-force attacks on symmetric encryption schemes. The analysis focused on evaluating the relative complexity of attacking symmetric encryption algorithms when enhanced with entropy from QeM's proprietary Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG). Key Observations: Simulations indicate that the success rate of Grover's algorithm decreases significantly with increasing key size. The integration of QeM's QRNG appears to increase oracle complexity and circuit depth in the simulated quantum circuits, suggesting a higher computational burden for potential quantum attackers. At projected real-world key sizes (e.g., 256 bits), Grover's algorithm would require approximately 2¹²⁸ iterations to succeed, rendering such attacks infeasible with foreseeable quantum hardware. "While our simulations are conducted at small key sizes, the extrapolated trends support a clear conclusion: the integration of our QRNG-generated entropy demonstrates characteristics consistent with strong resistance to quantum attacks," said Dr. Francis Bellido, CEO of Quantum eMotion. "This work strengthens our confidence in the security-by-design approach we are taking with Sentry-Q and our broader post-quantum product roadmap." Marie-Claude Messier, General Manager (Directrice générale) of PINQ² added: "We are proud that Quebec companies have the opportunity to advance their research and development activities through our cutting-edge infrastructure." The project lays the groundwork for future validation in embedded and edge environments. Next-phase development will include hybrid testbenches and real-time emulation of cryptographic architectures enhanced with QRNG under constrained computing conditions. About PINQ² PINQ² is a non-profit organization offering a digital and quantum innovation platform operating at the provincial and national levels. Through a single interface, it provides access to both quantum and classic computing resources. This collaborative environment lowers barriers related to costs, technical complexity and infrastructure management, enabling businesses and universities to test, validate, and deploy advanced technological solutions. PINQ² operates the only IBM Quantum System One in Canada and supports innovation, particularly in the finance, environmental, energy, aerospace, and life and biomedical sciences sectors. Media contact:Marion Urso, Director - Communications ServiceDRAKKAR 346-4147 About QeM The Company aims to address the growing demand for affordable hardware and software security for connected devices. QeM has become a pioneering force in classical and quantum cybersecurity solutions thanks to its patented Quantum Random Number Generator, a security solution that exploits the built-in unpredictability of quantum mechanics and promises to provide enhanced protection for high-value assets and critical systems. The Company intends to target highly valued Financial Services, Healthcare, Blockchain Applications, Cloud-Based IT Security Infrastructure, Classified Government Networks and Communication Systems, Secure Device Keying (IOT, Automotive, Consumer Electronics) and Quantum Cryptography. For further information, please visit our website at or contact: Francis Bellido, Chief Executive OfficerTel: 514.956.2525Email: info@ Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from targeted results. Such risks and uncertainties include those described in the Corporation's periodic reports including the annual report or in the filings made by Quantum from time to time with securities regulatory authorities. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
