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Author: Dr. Bob Sutor

Vendor Augments GlobalFoundries Fotonix Catalog with Integrated Photonics Products
Dr. Bob Sutor, Vice President and Practice Lead of Emerging Technologies at The Futurum Group, looks at the announcement by Enosemi regarding GlobalFoundries and explains why this is relevant to quantum computing and networking.
Quantum Computing Vendor IonQ Signs $54.5M Contract with the Air Force Research Lab
Dr. Bob Sutor, Vice President and Practice Lead of Emerging Technologies at The Futurum Group, looks at the impressive multimillion-dollar deal between quantum company IonQ and the US Air Force Research Lab. Is this about quantum computing or networking?
IBM Improvements to the Quantum Software Development Kit Create Better Circuits Faster
Dr. Bob Sutor, Vice President and Practice Lead of Emerging Technologies at The Futurum Group, discusses the improvements IBM made to the Qiskit quantum software development kit to produce better code faster.
Quantinuum Lays Out Its Plan to Reach Thousands of Qubits in 2029
Dr. Bob Sutor, Vice President and Practice Lead of Emerging Technologies at The Futurum Group, examines Quantinuum’s plans to reach thousands of qubits by the decade’s end. It’s an aggressive plan, with a big jump in the last two years.
IBM Introduces a Catalog of Runtime Services for Quantum Computing Developers
Dr. Bob Sutor, Vice President and Practice Lead of Emerging Technologies at The Futurum Group, examines IBM’s introduction of Qiskit Functions. These tools make it easier for developers to incorporate third-party functionality into their quantum applications.
GlobalFoundries Supports Formerly Stealth Startup to Manufacture Lower-Power CPUs
Dr. Bob Sutor, Vice President and Practice Lead of Emerging Technologies at The Futurum Group, looks at Carnegie Mellon University-connected startup Efficient’s partnership with GlobalFoundries to manufacture a processor that Efficient claims is up to 166x more energy-efficient than industry-standard embedded CPUs.
Dr. Bob Sutor, Vice President and Practice Lead, Emerging Technologies, at The Futurum Group, looks at DARPA’s new Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. Is it premature to have quantum computing benchmarks, given that the systems are still very small, use different technologies, and need new science and engineering to become practically useful?
Synopsys Posts a Solid Third Quarter in Fiscal Year 2024, Reporting Robust Revenue Growth, Yet Faces Potential Challenges in Sustaining Momentum Across Its Core Business Units
Synopsys, Inc.’s record Q3 earnings reflect the company’s advancements in design automation and AI-driven IP solutions. These innovations support the growth of AI, 5G, and IoT technologies, aligning with the sustained demand that fueled their strong financial performance.
Acquisition Will Strengthen Cloud-Based Security Offerings for DNS and DDoS
Dr. Bob Sutor of The Futurum Group examines DigiCert’s planned acquisition of Vercara. He looks at the security capabilities in the new, expanded portfolio. For good measure, Bob discusses DigiCert’s post-quantum cryptography activities in light of the new standards from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
SiFive RISC-V Chip Targets Data Centers, Vehicles, and Embedded Systems
Dr. Bob Sutor and Steven Dickens of The Futurum Group examine the strategic significance of SiFive’s new P870-D processor in addressing the growing demand for scalable, power-efficient solutions in AI-driven data centers. The analysts note that SiFive’s focus on flexibility and industry-standard protocols positions the company to compete effectively in the evolving landscape dominated by traditional players such as AMD and Intel.
New Encryption Methods That Quantum Computers Will Likely Not Be Able to Break
Dr. Bob Sutor and Krista Case of The Futurum Group discuss the three new standards for post-quantum encryption released by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology and IBM’s role in developing the specifications.
The Futurum Group’s Dr. Bob Sutor discusses Rigetti Computing’s Q2 2024 earnings, highlighting $3.1 million in revenue and the development of the 84-qubit Ankaa-3 system. Read on for an in-depth analysis of the company’s progress and future outlook.