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Globe and Mail
16 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
QSE Group Provides Preview of Upcoming Website Redesign Focused on Optimized User Experience and Sales Flow
VANCOUVER, BC , May 29, 2025 /CNW/ -- Scope Technologies Corp. (CSE: SCPE) (OTCQB: SCPCF) (FSE: VN8) ("Scope Technologies" or the "Company") provides an update on development of a comprehensive redesign of its public-facing product site for its QSE Group product website. The revised site is being tailored to align with QSE's focus on usability, improved product accessibility, and integration with ongoing user acquisition efforts. The update is expected to go live in early June. In response to the increasing urgency surrounding quantum-related cybersecurity risks, QSE's new website design shifts from a primarily technical format to a more user-oriented and conversion-friendly structure. The goal is to create a clearer, more streamlined experience that reflects the needs of current and prospective customers. Functionality and Design Focus The redesign emphasizes clarity and efficiency. Key updates include simplified navigation, updated messaging, and improved visual hierarchy to support user decision-making. Each user journey has been designed to guide visitors from landing pages to product information and subscription options with minimal friction. The structure of the new site incorporates Hick's Law in its design approach — reducing on-screen choices and distractions to help users focus on clear actions. Importantly, visitors will never be more than three clicks from a purchase or subscription point. Mobile and Desktop Compatibility The site is being developed for full compatibility across devices, with equal emphasis placed on desktop and mobile functionality. Layouts, navigation, and purchasing flows are designed to maintain consistency and performance regardless of the user's entry point. Key Additions and Integration Integrated AI Tools: The redesign includes native support for QSE's AI-enabled Quantum Preparedness Assessment (QPA) tool, allowing potential clients to better understand their current exposure to quantum vulnerabilities. Streamlined Sales and Lead Funnels: Page layouts and content are structured to align with inbound traffic sources and QSE's various ad campaigns. Simplified Language and Layout: Technical depth remains accessible, but client-focused language and clean interfaces now support faster understanding and decision-making. Clear Navigation Structure: The user flow has been restructured to move seamlessly from the homepage to relevant product pages, subscription options, and the portal login. Preview Snapshot: QSE Website Browser Layout "This website update is about making things simpler for our users and ensuring our tools are easy to access," said James Young , CEO of Scope Technologies Corp. "With quantum risks becoming more immediate, clarity and ease of use are essential." For more information on how QSE's quantum security solutions visit or contact sales@ About Scope Technologies Corp Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia , Scope Technologies Corp is a pioneering technology company specializing in quantum security and machine learning. Through its flagship brands, QSE Group and GEM AI, Scope provides next-generation solutions in data security, quantum encryption, and neural networks, empowering businesses with secure, scalable technologies that drive growth and operational efficiency. LinkedIn: scope-technologies-corp Facebook: Scope Technologies Corp Twitter: @ScopeTechCorp Contact Information: James Young CEO, Scope Technologies Corp. 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Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. In addition, forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including, without limitation, risks associated with general economic conditions, continued satisfaction of Canadian Securities Exchange requirements, product safety and recalls, regulatory compliance and risks associated with the Company's business. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, unless required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
Asharq Al-Awsat
2 days ago
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Research Institutes Achieve Record-Breaking Performance in Data Security
A joint team of researchers led by scientists at Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) reported the fastest quantum random number generator (QRNG) to date based on international benchmarks. The QRNG, which passed the required randomness tests of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, could produce random numbers at a rate nearly a thousand times faster than other QRNG, said KAUST in a statement on Tuesday. 'This is a significant leap for any industry that depends on strong data security,' said KAUST Professor Boon Ooi, who led the study, published in Optics Express. According to the statement, random number generators are critical for industries that depend on security, such as health, finance, and defense. But the random number generators currently used are vulnerable because of an intrinsic flaw in their design. 'Most random number generators are 'pseudo random number generators.' In other words, they seem random, but in reality, they are complicated algorithms that can be solved. QRNGs do not suffer from this concern,' explained Ooi. The reason is that QRNG use the principles of quantum mechanics to produce a truly unpredictable random number. The high random number generation rate reported in the new study was the result of innovations made by the scientists in the fabrication and the post-processing algorithms of the device. The QRNG was constructed using micro-LEDs (light emitting diodes) less than a few micrometers in size, which reduces their energy demands and suggests the QRNG are portable, expanding the types of applications. 'KACST, in its capacity as the national laboratory, is committed to advancing applied research that directly supports the objectives of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, particularly in establishing global leadership across strategic sectors, including quantum-enabled innovations,' said study contributor, Microelectronics and Semiconductors Institute researcher, and KACST Center of Excellence for Solid-State Lighting director Dr. Abdullah Almogbel. 'Undertaking such research initiatives is expected to generate substantial value for a wide range of industries and further solidify their global standing,' he added. The National Institute of Standards and Technology is recognized internationally for providing benchmarks to ascertain the quality of randomness.
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Rigetti Founder Launches New Quantum Firm to Boost AI
Chad Rigetti says his new startup, Sygaldry, will stand out from competitors in the quantum space because those rivals formed their business roadmaps years before AI was widely adopted. Rigetti speaks about his Y Combinator–backed company with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Technology." (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Astronomers want direct images of exoplanets. They may need 'quantum-level' tech to get them
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A team of scientists is developing a "quantum-sensitive" device that could capture direct images of Earth-like exoplanets — something astronomers tend to consider so difficult it's nearly impossible. Humanity's ability to image the heavens has improved by leaps and bounds since the invention of the telescope in 1608. Although the earliest of these images were far from clear, astronomers from generations ago could already observe craters on our moon, identify four of Jupiter's moons, and reveal a diffuse ribbon of light arching across the sky — what we now know represents the Milky Way's structure. But modern telescopes, like the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), have really brought the field forward. For instance, telescopes these days rely on very sophisticated instruments called coronagraphs to observe light coming from objects orbiting bright stars. "Current leading coronagraphs, such as the vortex and PIAA coronagraphs, are ingenious designs," Nico Deshler, a Ph.D. student at the University of Arizona and co-author of the new study, told "A coronagraph is an instrument used in astronomy to block or suppress the light coming from a very bright object, like a star, to reveal fainter objects surrounding it." This allows scientists to detect objects more than a billion times fainter than the stars they orbit. However, Deshler and his colleagues believe they can push coronagraphs further to capture direct images of distant worlds. "Our team is broadly interested in the fundamental limits of sensing and metrology imposed by quantum mechanics, particularly in the context of imaging applications," Itay Ozer, a Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland and another of the study's co-authors, told The idea is to use principles of quantum mechanics to surpass the resolution limits of current telescopes, allowing scientists to image objects smaller or closer together than what traditional optics would permit. "The resolution of a telescope generally describes the smallest feature that the telescope can faithfully capture," said Ozer. "This smallest length scale, dubbed the 'diffraction limit,' is related to the wavelength of the detected light divided by the diameter of the telescope." This means gaining higher resolution requires building larger telescopes. However, launching a telescope large enough to surpass the diffraction limit necessary to directly image an exoplanet poses different types of challenges: high launch costs and extreme engineering complexity. "In this regard, developing sub-diffraction imaging methods is an important pursuit because it allows us to expand the domain of accessible exoplanets given the challenges and constraints associated with space-based observation," added Deshler. "We were inspired to explore the implications of these newfound quantum information-theoretic limits in the context of sub-diffraction exoplanet imaging where many Earth-like exoplanets are suspected to reside." The team thus designed a "quantum-level" coronagraph that can sort the light collected by a telescope and isolate the faint signal from exoplanets — light that is usually overwhelmed by the glare of their host stars. The concept relies on the fact that photons, or particles of light, travel in different patterns known as spatial modes. "In astronomical imaging, the position of each light source in the field of view of a telescope excites different optical spatial modes," explained Ozer. By using an optical device called a "spatial mode sorter," which is a cascade of carefully designed diffractive phase masks, the team was able to separate the incoming light, allowing them to isolate photons coming specifically from the exoplanet below the sub-diffraction limit. "As light interacts with each mask and propagates downstream through the mode sorter," said Deshler, "the optical field interferes with itself in such a way that the photons in each spatial mode get physically routed to different non-overlapping regions of space." "The correspondence between the positions of light sources and their corresponding excited spatial modes is central to […] nulling of starlight and detection of exoplanets," added Ozer. "In this way, we are able to siphon the photons emitted by the star away from the photons emitted by the exoplanet." This goes beyond digitally processing an image and subtracts starlight after the fact — in other words, it removes starlight in the optical domain before the light even reaches a detector. "In exoplanet searches, a telescope is rotated to point directly at a prospective star, which we model as a point source of light," explained Deshler. "Under this alignment between the star and the telescope axis, all the photons emanating from the star couple to the [telescope's] fundamental mode — the specific spatial mode that is excited when looking at an on-axis point source." Under this alignment, all the photons emanating from the star couple to the fundamental mode. By filtering out this mode, Deshler, Ozer and their colleagues were able to effectively eliminate the starlight, revealing only the light from the exoplanet. "The exoplanet's light is misaligned to the telescope axis, and excites a different spatial mode from the star,' said Ozer. "Our method preserves as much of the pristine uncontaminated photons from the exoplanet as possible, which turn out to carry all the available information." In the lab, the team set out to show that their device could detect exoplanets positioned extremely close to their host stars — closer than traditional resolution limits allow. They tested it using two points of light: a bright one to represent the star and a much dimmer one to simulate an exoplanet. By gradually moving the dimmer light and recording the resulting images, they assessed how well the device could localize the exoplanet. They found that when the artificial exoplanet was very close to the star — less than one-tenth the separation limit of current telescopes — most of its photons were filtered out along with the starlight. At larger separations, however, the exoplanet's signal became clearer, rising above background noise and aligning with theoretical predictions. Additionally, by setting the star to be 1,000 times brighter than the planet and analyzing the images with a maximum likelihood estimator, the team achieved results within a few percent of the theoretical limit across a wide range of sub-diffraction planet positions. "This is a proof-of-principle demonstration that spatial mode sorting coronagraphs may provide access to deeply sub-diffraction exoplanets which lie beyond reach for current state-of-the-art systems," said Deshler. "We are hopeful that this method might allow astronomers to push the boundaries of exoplanets accessible with direct imaging." The team says the technology needed to build and implement their quantum-optimized coronagraph already exists. They're now working to refine the device into a deployable system that meets performance targets. "The main limitation is the fidelity of the mode sorter," explained Ozer. "In the lab, we measure the 'purity' of the modes through a metric called the cross-talk matrix, which describes the undesired photon leakage that occurs between independent modes. Cross-talk is largely induced by manufacturing imperfections and small experimental misalignments. To successfully image Exo-Earths, […] the mode sorter must isolate each photon in the fundamental mode to better than one part in a billion if the exoplanet is to be resolved." Related Stories: — Doubts over signs of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b are rising: 'This is evidence of the scientific process at work' — James Webb Space Telescope finds water in the air of exotic 'sub-Neptune' exoplanet — Lightning on alien worlds may fail to spark life, simulations suggest The team says precision manufacturing is necessary to fabricate high-quality phase masks that can meet these "cross-talk" requirements. "We envision the use of advanced techniques, such as photolithography, additive manufacturing, or micromachining, to construct extremely precise diffractive surfaces," Deshler said. The duo hopes this technology will one day provide complementary data for future flagship telescope missions like the Habitable Worlds Observatory, a proposed successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, the JWST, and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. "Direct imaging is one of the few observation strategies that can measure the wavelength spectrum of an exoplanet," explained Ozer. "In turn this spectrum may contain clues about atmospheric composition of an exoplanet and reveal potential chemical biosignatures." "We imagine that mode-sorter driven coronagraphs could augment the astronomy toolkit and enable better characterization of sub-diffraction exoplanets," added Deshler. "However, the difficulty of exoplanet discovery warrants cross-validation with a multiplicity of observational techniques such as transits, velocimetry, and gravitational microlensing. Therefore, this technology is by no means a one-size-fits-all solution." The study was published on April 22 in the journal Optica.
Globe and Mail
15-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Quantum Computing News: New Records, Cloud Deals, and Global Moves
The quantum world is having a big month. From next-gen cybersecurity to international alliances, the headlines show how fast the tech is evolving and how many industries it's starting to touch. Here's a quick and easy rundown of what you need to know. Confident Investing Starts Here: Quickly and easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks straight to you inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Oracle and seQure Bring Quantum-Inspired Cybersecurity to the Cloud Oracle (ORCL) has teamed up with seQure, an Entanglement company, to launch Ground-Truth on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Previously only available on-premises, this advanced cybersecurity and observability platform is now accessible across Oracle's public, government, and sovereign cloud environments. What makes Ground-Truth special is that it processes up to 20TB of data per day and uses AI and quantum-inspired algorithms to detect threats in under a second, with up to 90% fewer false alarms. It's designed for zero-trust environments and works across corporate networks, IoT, and operational tech (OT), making it a powerful fit for modern cyber defense. Quantinuum Hits Record-Breaking Quantum Volume Quantinuum just hit a new performance high: a Quantum Volume (QV) of 8,388,608 on its H2 system. QV is a metric, developed by IBM (IBM), that measures not just qubit count but also system coherence, error rates, and connectivity. Think of it as quantum computing's equivalent of horsepower. Quantinuum pledged in 2020 to increase QV tenfold every year, and it's now delivered on that promise early. The company is now looking ahead to its next-gen Helios system, which is expected to push performance even further. No other company has made (or kept) such a public promise on QV growth. Diraq Joins Illinois Quantum Park to Scale Up in the U.S. Australian quantum computing startup Diraq has signed on to join the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), home to the $140 million Quantum Proving Ground and anchor tenant PsiQuantum. Diraq uses silicon spin qubits and CMOS-compatible tech to scale quantum systems efficiently as part of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. Illinois continues to position itself as a global quantum hub, and Diraq's move signals growing international investment. The On-Ramp program will give Diraq early access to local facilities while the larger park is still under development. Pasqal's Quantum Hardware Now on Google Cloud Marketplace Neutral-atom quantum company Pasqal has partnered with Google Cloud (GOOGL) (GOOG) to offer access to its 100-qubit QPU through the Google Cloud Marketplace. With a pay-as-you-go model and open-source tools, Pasqal is making it easier for both experts and newcomers to run quantum workloads in the cloud. Users can monitor job progress, optimize workflows, and even run advanced simulations. More toolkits—especially in optimization and quantum simulation—are expected later this year, making Pasqal's platform a strong contender for real-world use cases. EU and Japan Sign Deal to Accelerate Quantum Research The EU and Japan signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen quantum tech collaboration as part of the EU-Japan Digital Partnership. The agreement establishes joint funding (via Horizon Europe and Japan's SIP) and includes projects like Q-NEKO, which is focused on quantum AI for climate modeling and healthcare. This partnership is about more than research; it also covers cybersecurity, semiconductors, and quantum communication, with a progress review set for 2026. It's another sign of global momentum in quantum R&D, especially on strategic issues like resilience and digital sovereignty. QuEra Powers Drug Discovery QuEra Computing is now at the heart of two of six final projects in the prestigious Quantum for Bio Challenge. One is led by the University of Nottingham and Phasecraft, focused on targeting myotonic dystrophy. The other, from Harvard and MIT, aims to enhance ligand-protein binding predictions—both using QuEra's quantum simulation capabilities. These projects are now entering Phase 3, where real quantum hardware will be used to validate earlier simulation results. With up to $2 million in funding available, this is a key step in proving that quantum computing can actually help solve real-world healthcare problems. Below is Tipranks' Comparison Tool, where we've compared the prominent quantum computing companies. This way, investors gain a broader and more holistic view of each stock and the industry in general. Disclaimer & Disclosure Report an Issue
