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Oxford Ionics has delivered a quantum computer, called Quartet, to the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC)! 🚀 Quartet is a full-stack, state-of-the-art quantum computer that combines ultra-high performance with scalability. Now installed at the NQCC’s quantum data centre in Harwell, Quartet is comprised of core capabilities including: ✅Electronic Qubit Control: our proprietary technology which uses electronics instead of lasers to control our qubits – enabling us to manufacture QPUs via standard semiconductor fabs ✅Record-breaking performance: with records set across two-qubit gate fidelity, single-qubit gate fidelity, and quantum state preparation and measurement ✅Field-upgradeability: meaning the existing system at the NQCC can be upgraded on-site to the same specification as the company’s highest performing systems by simply swapping out the credit-card sized QPU As the UK’s leading national laboratory for quantum computing, the #NQCC will use Quartet to test and develop key commercial use cases for quantum technology. This includes research as part of the UK’s #QuantumMissions program, which invests in projects that remove technology barriers to large-scale commercialisation of quantum computing. 💡 👇Check out a timelapse of the installation below, and follow the link to our website to learn more about our work with the NQCC: https://lnkd.in/esBXwMgM #quantum #quantumcomputer #innovation #deeptech #trappedions

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Quantum meets Genomics. The Sanger Institute has selected Quantinuum as a key partner in its bid for the Q4Bio challenge—an initiative led by the University of Oxford and backed by Wellcome Leap to push quantum computing into genomics. The goal? Process the full PhiX174 genome on a quantum computer—potentially a world-first in demonstrating quantum's practical value in biology. Backed by Quantinuum’s H2 system, the collaboration will explore how quantum algorithms can tackle genomic problems beyond the reach of classical machines. 🧬 This marks a critical step in quantum for biology—bringing together algorithmic innovation, next-gen hardware, and one of the most storied research institutions in genomics. Full article in comments. #QuantumComputing #Genomics #BioTech #Quantinuum #Q4Bio #SangerInstitute #ComputationalBiology #DeepTech

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Major quantum computing milestone reached 👏   Oxford Ionics has successfully installed QUARTET (QUantum Advantage-Ready Trapped-ion Exploration Testbed), a world-class trapped-ion quantum computer, at the @NationalQuantumComputingCentre right here on Harwell Campus.   QUARTET uses electronics instead of lasers to control its qubits. Everything required to trap and control qubits is integrated onto a standard electronic chip manufactured via standard semiconductor foundries. This means that the NQCC will benefit from seamless upgrades to higher performance and increased power at unprecedented speed.   QUARTET will also be leveraged for critical research and development as part of the UK’s Quantum Missions programme.   It’s all part of the overall mission to make sure we’re equipped with the computing power to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.    Read more: https://lnkd.in/esQKS6fM   #harwellcampus #quantumtechnology #quantumcomputing #innovation

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UK Science Minister Lord Vallance has led the praise for Cambridge and Colorado based quantum computing trailblazer Quantinuum which has today unveiled a $600m global fundraise at $10 billion pre-money equity valuation. Quanta Computer Inc. 廣達電腦, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture capital arm) and QED Investors have joined existing shareholders JPMorganChase, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Amgen, Cambridge Quantum Holdings, Serendipity Capital and Honeywell – all of whom have reinvested in this round. It also includes participation from new backers MESH and Korea Investment Partners. The raise will support Quantinuum’s advancement of quantum computing at scale, which includes continued progress toward the upcoming launch of Helios, the company’s next generation quantum computing system that is expected to launch this year. It will also support Quantinuum’s path to becoming the first to perform universal fault-tolerant computing. Backed by international tech giant Honeywell, Quantinuum has continued to grow worldwide from roots in Cambridge Quantum Computing. Among its notable current successes is a recently announced deal with Wellcome Sanger Institute to propel genomics into an exciting new era. Ilyas Khan, KSG, Founder and Vice Chairman of Quantinuum, said: “I am extremely proud of the journey that we have taken from those very early days in Cambridge. We still maintain this city as our joint HQ alongside Broomfield in Colorado and, as far as I am concerned, the Quantum Computing sector is still in its very early days. “The funding we have raised in this round and since the merger of Cambridge Quantum with Honeywell Quantum Solutions created Quantinuum in November 2021, has meant that we can continue to be the global leader and benefit the entire quantum technologies ecosystem.” The feeling that Quantinuum's success is just the start of a game-changing global movement was echoed by Lord Vallance. He said: “This significant investment will accelerate the adoption of this technology, so more businesses across sectors from financial services to AI can harness it to their advantage.” Vimal Kapur, Chair and CEO of Honeywell, said: “Quantinuum continues to meet and exceed our stated objectives — strategically, technically and commercially. We have complete confidence in Quantinuum’s ability to continue to lead the quantum revolution and create long-term value for its investors and customers.” Scot Baldry, CTO at JPMorganChase, added: “As both an investor and a collaborator, we’ve seen firsthand the transformative potential of Quantinuum’s technology. We are looking forward to continuing our work together to help accelerate innovation and move closer toward solving real-world problems through quantum applications.“ Full article – https://lnkd.in/emJ7EJSP

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Want to see how quantum computing is reshaping fraud detection and logistics? Salvatore Sinno presented 2 of the 19 government-funded quantum projects at the UK National Quantum Computing Centre. Explore his insights on quantum readiness: http://spr.ly/6048fM80a #quantumcomputing #frauddetection #logistics

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💎 We were pleased to see Quantum Brilliance included in this recent analysis of #quantum computing commercialisation. The article by The Quantum Insider highlights the early stage of market activity as quantum moves from research to practical deployments. It’s encouraging to see commercial traction beginning to take shape across the industry. Read more here 👉 https://bit.ly/41SuyJJ #quantumtechnology #emergingtech #innovation

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The team at Q-CTRL is very excited to be providing the critical #AI-powered #infrastructuresoftware capable of delivering true quantum advantage. We already did it for the first time ever in #quantumsensing for #quantumnavigation. Now we're bringing software-enablement of hardware to #quantumcomputing with our core hardware partners, including IBM, IonQ, Rigetti Computing, Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The Next Platform gave a great writeup of the sector's path to #quantumadvantage and our role making the hardware sing for real applications (e.g. with Network Rail)! https://lnkd.in/g5mCdUuZ

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