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.
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.
The Futurum Group’s Dr. Bob Sutor shares his insights on D-Wave’s second-quarter 2024 results, highlighting the company’s growth, technological advancements, and strategic partnerships.
The Futurum Group’s Dr. Bob Sutor discusses IonQ’s Q2 2024 results, which include a 160% year-over-year revenue increase to $5.5 million and a raise of its full-year guidance, reflecting growing demand for its quantum computing systems.
Infleqtion Installs a Neutral Atom Quantum Computing Testbed at the NQCC Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire
Dr. Bob Sutor of The Futurum Group examines Infleqtion UK’s installation of the first quantum computing testbed at the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire.
Energy Usage is Becoming a Required Metric for Quantum Computing
Dr. Bob Sutor of The Futurum Group examines an announcement by a French electric utility company, two quantum computing companies, and the French National Centre for Scientific Research to study and optimize the energy use of quantum computing systems.
Quantum Computing Companies are Not Immune from Leadership Changes at the Top
Dr. Bob Sutor of The Futurum Group notes the quantum computing companies that have recently replaced their CEOs. He examines why organizations make such changes, including several specific to the quantum industry.
Quantum Computing System Vendors Are Improving Their Qubit Technologies in Significant Ways
Dr. Bob Sutor of The Futurum Group examines and puts into context recent announcements from quantum computing vendors Alice & Bob, Diraq, and Quantinuum. Their innovations are essential, as is the upcoming necessary focus on modularity.
