quantum computing industry

Thales, Bull and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) are joining forces to develop software for quantum computers intended for the French military. The announcement, reported by Clubic, ties France's defence ambitions to its homegrown quantum computing industry, and observers are highlighting the strategic and industrial significance of the partnership for French sovereignty in advanced technology.

French photonic quantum computing company Quandela is looking to partner with Korean firms to manufacture its photonic quantum chips. The move would tie Quandela's quantum photonics technology to South Korea's semiconductor manufacturing base, potentially speeding up production of its quantum processors. Details on specific partners, timelines, or investment amounts were not disclosed, leaving the scope of the collaboration uncertain.

A technology feature examines how quantum computing is structured, from its underlying architecture to the ways developers can access quantum systems, with attention to open source tools lowering the barrier to entry. The piece reflects growing interest in making quantum development more widely available outside large corporate and academic labs.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has opened a new 100,000-square-foot research facility aimed at advancing quantum computing and battery technology. The building expands the Tennessee lab's capacity for work on next-generation energy storage and quantum systems, areas seen as critical to US scientific and industrial competitiveness.