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Australian firm claims 3,000-fold quantum speedup over classical computing on real-world problem

Q-CTRL, an Australian quantum infrastructure software company, announced Tuesday that it has achieved what it describes as practical quantum advantage on a problem with direct commercial relevance, completing a materials science simulation in approximately two and a half minutes on IBM's 120-qubit......

Harvard AI decoder cuts quantum computing errors by up to 17 times

A series of recent breakthroughs highlights the growing convergence between quantum computing and artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical research, with major contributions from Harvard University, IBM, and Cleveland Clinic. On April 10, researchers at Harvard University unveiled “Cascade,”......

IBM quantum computer matches lab data in materials simulation

IBM announced Thursday its quantum computer accurately simulated a real magnetic material's behavior. Results matched neutron scattering experiments from national labs. Researchers once deemed this beyond current quantum hardware. The breakthrough advances quantum computing as a practical tool for......

Tech giants and startups dominate quantum computing patent race since 2020

Patent filings in quantum computing since 2020 show strong activity from major US and Asian technology companies, alongside specialized startups and industrial hardware firms. The landscape reflects competition across hardware design, software frameworks, and cloud-based quantum services. Among large......

Quantum computing progress raises doubts about chemistry as first breakthrough

Quantum computing is advancing in the fight against hardware errors, yet the long-anticipated goal of using these machines to simulate complex molecules remains harder to achieve than many researchers once expected. A report published by New Scientist on March 13 questions whether chemistry will ultimately......

Société Générale Maroc modernizes banking with IBM collaboration

Société Générale Marocaine de Banques has embarked on a significant digital transformation initiative in collaboration with IBM and Power Maroc (PowerM). This strategic move aims to enhance operational efficiency, fortify security measures, and provide superior digital banking......

IBM Executive Unveils the Transformative Potential of Generative AI at GITEX Africa 2024

At GITEX Africa 2024, an IBM executive seized the spotlight to unveil a visionary perspective on the impending generative AI revolution. Saad Toma, the General Manager of IBM Middle East & Africa (MEA), delivered a keynote address that mesmerized attendees, delineating a compelling narrative of how......