Check out this study into Finnish finance sector's efforts on #quantum.
Quite sad that only 10% have so far done tests with the technology. (Probably most readers could even name them.) We think it should be around 100% at this point.
Article in Finnish.
#Finland to lead a #defence focused EU program on quantum technology dubbed #QUEST.
Absolutely great and even better if the focus remains very much on quantum sensing as it is highly relevant for that industry.
How do you feel about the UK proposed timeline for PQC adoption?
Our business interest is certainly that things would happen faster, but at least the initial assessment and plan should not wait for 3 years from now.
Recording attacks happen today - you need to know now if you care.
Lack of abstractions is the main deficiency in the quantum computation stack. While breakthroughs in building these abstractions may not seems as ground shattering as qubit improvements, we believe these are critical to progress to realizing value. Networking operating system presents such a step.
Let's see how users can get quantum benefits!
(We know.)
Quantum end user day on Thursday.
Should probably prepare a pitch.
So what would you say?
Today Finland gets the 50 qubit machine.
The audience knew.
The main thing is #optimization.
Thanks a lot #VTT, #Aalto and #HelsinkiUni for making this event a reality!
Did you know the graphical style in IQM materials? It is both surprising, cool, and warm.
(The presentation is also good.)
Quanscient is right in noting how the right approach to applying quantum in an existing problem might not be to just run the existing calculation on a quantum computer. It rarely is.
(Quanscient is one of the companies we've helped along the way.)
Algorithmiq's story highlights how immature the abstraction layers in quantum computing are. In essence, even a vertically focused startup is "forced" to provide a "full stack" solution to quantum software handling all kinds of infrastructure topics.
Here we go!
Our assumption is that sw will end up being more important than hw in terms of economy. Both are of course needed for anything to work.
Kukapa ei!
Tomorrow at the Quantum Software Day in Helsinki.
We will present a small poster on how to understand the skills and competence areas in quantum software.
See you there, and stay tuned for the online version of the poster!
Now the book is out. Always nice to help out @vttfinland.bsky.social.
Check it out, find something you disagree with, let us know. We'll offer a coffee over which to go it over.
This year has again been very much just probono work on research projects. There's, for example, one introductory book coming out in a few weeks that we helped to create.
Let's try to get a bit more active on this platform to keep everyone posted on our developments.
A "mechanical qubit" that requires superconductors to be used, is like a horse drawn carriage that requires a jet engine.
Impressive feat nevertheless with scant practical usages foreseeable at this stage.
www.science.org/content/arti...
Busy week with research topics once again. Several steering groups of various projects as well as the #6GTNF seminar showcasing the 6G development in Finland. We continue to be excited about its intersection with quantum technology.
Our position in Finnish about the proposed #NATO Center of Excellence in #AI and #quantum technologies.
Our collaboration project EM4QS "Enhanced Middleware for Quantum Software" with the universities of Helsinki and Jyväskylä and other industry partners got funded!
Stay tuned for updates on the progress. We believe there will be key findings for making quantum industrial.
Our partner #Quantastica added a pretty nice feature into their platform. Generating quantum circuits from classical code.
Republican Senator proposes a #Nato Center of Excellence to Finland that focuses on #AI and #QuantumComputing and this might be our favorite proposal.
Good reminder from the Finnish authorities: it's time to prepare for post quantum encryption.
Happy to help with the preparation.
3. Nokia is also taking some steps in the realm although. Publicly this is visible only in hints like this article. Very important development anyways from a local Finnish perspective. www.nokia.com/thought-lead...
2. UK introduces a ban on exports of quantum computer technology. The bans point has been questioned, but what remains unquestionable is the importance of the technology to national security. www.newscientist.com/article/2431...
Couple of updates on interesting happenings in the quantum business.
1. The NIST standardization continues, but math is hard. A new vulnerability has been found and fixed. First movers need to beware. thecyberexpress.com/kyber-post-q...
A short intro into a research project combining 6G and quantum topics where we are involved in with Nokia, VTT, and Cumucore.
Today, we had another industry workshop this time focused on pharmaceuticals. The obvious molecular modelling use cases are important, but there is a lot more over the long term on handling the clinical data, modelling larger biological systems, and even optimising production and logistics.
Quite the feeling to visit #Slush incognito and have a CEO approach us with "I remember you taught me quantum computing five years ago!"
It's been quite a ride already.