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TechRepublic's cheat sheet for quantum computing is positioned both as an easily digestible introduction to a new paradigm of computing, as well as a living guide that will be updated periodically to keep IT leaders informed on advances in the science and commercialization of quantum computing. Who does quantum computing affect? Primarily researchers working in quantum physics, though advances in quantum computing are anticipated to influence other "Fuzzy logic" disciplines, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Researchers at the University of Rochester and Cornell University have taken an important step toward developing a communications network that exchanges information across long distances by using photons, mass-less measures of light that are key elements of quantum computing and quantum communications systems. The development of such a quantum network -designed to take advantage of the physical properties of light and matter characterized by quantum mechanics - promises faster, more efficient ways to communicate, compute, and detect objects and materials as compared to networks currently used for computing and communications.
Quantum computers also pose a big security problem. That's because quantum computers don't just pose a threat to tomorrow's sensitive information: they'll be able to decrypt data that has been encrypted in the past, that's being encrypted in the present, and that will be encrypted in the future.
QuintessenceLabs formally expanded their suite of quantum security solutions, introducing the qStream Plus entropy enhancer to their growing portfolio. qStream Plus combines the power of the world's fastest quantum random number generator qStream, with software that seamlessly and automatically enhances the level of entropy in your network.
Quantum Integration has developed an Internet of Things platform that provides electronic enthusiasts with a complete hardware and software solution. Unlike projects built with Raspberry Pi or Arduino where users must have a programming background, with Quantum's platform no coding is required, making the creation of complex wireless applications faster and easier.
Researchers from CSIRO's Data61 and the Monash Blockchain Technology Centre have developed the world's most efficient blockchain protocol that is both secure against quantum computers and protects the privacy of its users and their transactions. The protocol - a set of rules governing how a blockchain network operates - is called MatRiCT. Cryptocurrencies vulnerable to attacks by quantum computers.
Back in July, NIST selected third-round algorithms for its post-quantum cryptography standard. Recently, Daniel Apon of NIST gave a talk detailing the selection criteria.
The world is one step closer to having a totally secure internet and an answer to the growing threat of cyber-attacks, thanks to a team of international scientists who have created a multi-user quantum communication network which could transform how we communicate online. The invention led by the University of Bristol has the potential to serve millions of users, is understood to be the largest-ever quantum network of its kind, and could be used to secure people's online communication, particularly in these internet-led times accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The carrier conducted trials ahead of 5G launches and says it is one of the first to pilot QKD in the US. Verizon on Thursday made two announcements related to security. The first involves a series of successful trials to future proof its 5G network against security threats and to implement advanced security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Verizon's 5G network, the company said.
We talked to Professor Frank Wailhelm-Mauch, a theoretical physicist working on quantum computing and head of the quantum solid state research group at Saarland University. The potential of quantum computing can be seen by comparing it to classical computing.