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What can you do with quantum computing today?

Now is the perfect time to develop skills, research new security protocols, and experiment with potential use cases.

By Isaac Sacolick

May 19, 20269 mins

Data EngineeringData and Information SecurityQuantum Computing

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IBM builds out Qiskit quantum computing platform

IBM is extending its quantum development software into a full stack that includes middleware, serverless functions, and AI coding assistance.

By Paul Krill

May 16, 2024 2 mins

Quantum ComputingSoftware DevelopmentTechnology Industry

Amazon Braket Direct program to help reserve quantum computers

The new program allows researchers to cut through waiting queues or wait times while providing the option to connect with experts to seek guidance on quantum workloads.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Nov 28, 2023 2 mins

Cloud ComputingQuantum Computing

Where quantum computing is already delivering value

While gate model quantum computing holds immense promise for tomorrow, quantum annealing systems are solving complex optimization problems for enterprises today.

By Murray Thom

Jul 18, 2023 8 mins

AnalyticsCloud ComputingQuantum Computing

The philosopher: A conversation with Grady Booch

Grady Booch explores the intersection of computing, what it means to be human, and the evolution of intelligence in the 21st century.

By Matthew Tyson

Mar 14, 2023 11 mins

BlockchainQuantum ComputingTechnology Industry

Cloud-based quantum computing lets startups compete with Goliaths

Once out of reach for smaller companies, quantum computing services level the playing field. Providers offer access, development kits, and training at more affordable prices.

By David Linthicum

Feb 28, 2023 4 mins

Cloud ComputingQuantum ComputingTechnology Industry

Nvidia unveils QODA for hybrid quantum-classical computing

Nvidia’s Quantum Optimized Device Architecture allows HPC and AI experts to add quantum computing to existing applications, using C++ and Python.

By Paul Krill

Jul 13, 2022 2 mins

C++Libraries and FrameworksPython

The quantum menace: Quantum computing and cryptography

No one knows when, but crypto-menacing quantum machines are coming. Here's how researchers use quantum mechanics to crack large integers in asymmetric cryptography.

By Matthew Tyson

May 19, 2022 7 mins

Quantum ComputingSecurityWeb Development

Should you care about quantum computing?

The answer is often not what people want to hear. Here’s where quantum computing fits in the world of cloud computing, and perhaps in your business.

By David Linthicum

Feb 9, 2021 3 mins

Cloud ComputingQuantum Computing

Microsoft Azure Quantum opens for public preview

Microsoft’s quantum computing platform has been used for applications including cancer research, logistics and freight optimization, and risk management.

By Paul Krill

Feb 3, 2021 1 min

Cloud ComputingMicrosoft AzureQuantum Computing

4 technical hurdles to quantum computing

Viable, large-scale quantum computers will require better qubits, better control chip technology, more advanced error correction, and new components at every layer of the stack. We’re making progress.

By Anne Matsuura

Dec 16, 2020 6 mins

AnalyticsQuantum Computing

Microsoft taps LLVM for quantum computing

Using LLVM, Microsoft has created a common interface between programming languages and target quantum computers

By Paul Krill

Sep 29, 2020 3 mins

Quantum ComputingSoftware Development

What is quantum computing? Solutions to impossible problems

Quantum computing has great promise to solve problems that are too hard for classical computers to solve in reasonable amounts of time, but they are not yet practical

By Martin Heller

Sep 9, 2020 11 mins

AnalyticsMachine LearningQuantum Computing

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