The Ultimate Guide to Quantum Computing
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Quantum Computing.
What to know about Quantum Computing
Quantum computing represents a transformative frontier in technology, promising to revolutionize data processing through principles of quantum mechanics. As this emerging field progresses, it offers vast potentials—from enhancing cybersecurity measures to advancing big data solutions and reshaping industries such as finance, telecommunications, and defense.
Our blog's recent stories dive into the multifaceted impact of quantum computing, exploring breakthroughs in quantum hardware and software, innovations in quantum-safe encryption, and the challenges organizations face in preparing for a quantum-enabled future. Readers can learn about the evolving strategies companies and governments are adopting to manage quantum security threats, the growth of quantum partnerships and ecosystems, and the developments bringing quantum technology closer to commercial application.
Engaging with these stories provides insights into the current state and future trajectory of quantum computing. Whether you are a technology professional, business leader, or curious reader, our coverage offers a valuable perspective on how quantum computing is shaping cybersecurity, digital transformation, and technological innovation worldwide.
Recent Quantum Computing News
Quantum buyers demand proof as budgets face scrutiny
QuEra survey finds quantum buyers and backers are demanding stronger proof of value, even as 46% of organisations expect budgets to stay flat.
SiC & ORCA join on quantum industrial AI partnership
The tie-up aims to speed plant design and operations, as the firms target chemical and biomanufacturing tasks that often take months to model.
Quantum Machines opens Delft R&D office after QHarbor deal
The deal gives the company a base in Delft, strengthening its European push and putting it closer to key quantum research partners.
MHP survey finds firms racing to prepare for Q-Day
With Q-Day seen as years away, most large firms in Germany and the US are already moving to quantum-resistant encryption.
Red Hat adds post-quantum security to Linux platform
Quantum-resistant encryption and AI-driven automation are coming to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, as customers face tighter security and less manual upkeep.
AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds
A widening visibility gap is leaving organisations exposed, with AI now involved in 83 per cent of reported breaches, Gigamon found.
Entrust & IBM Consulting team up on quantum-safe security
Large firms face mounting pressure to unify cryptography oversight as quantum risk and regulatory scrutiny make legacy encryption harder to defend.
Bitcoin rebounds as institutional demand & tokenisation grow
Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows hit their strongest level since October 2025 as large banks and asset managers expanded digital asset plans.
SAS launches Quantum Lab as firms weigh AI barriers
Practical use, not price, is now the main hurdle for quantum AI adoption, as SAS readies a tool for Viya customers later this year.
Dell expands cyber resilience with quantum-ready PCs
Security teams face new pressure to protect AI data and backups, as Dell adds quantum-ready safeguards and faster recovery tools.
Cisco unveils universal quantum switch for mixed systems
Room-temperature fibre trials could help link incompatible quantum computers, as Cisco says its prototype preserved state fidelity with under 4% degradation.
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Customers in telecoms, vehicles and healthcare could gain faster, lower-power AI processing as the photonic system moves to order.
Infosecurity Europe adds AI summit amid cyber defence shift
A new survey shows UK cyber chiefs now see agentic AI as the biggest near-term threat, prompting an expanded security summit.
DE-CIX expands reach at New York's 60 Hudson Street
Networks in 60 Hudson Street can now connect faster, as DE-CIX adds a fourth facility operator and cuts interconnection complexity for customers.
Cyber attacks on universities rise 63% around the world
Data breaches and hacktivism are driving a sharper threat mix, with universities hit 425 times across 67 countries in a year.
Bull & Equal1 sign MoU on hybrid quantum computing
The deal could bring quantum workloads into existing data centres sooner, as Bull and Equal1 target hybrid systems for European users.
Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use
Consumers are set to encounter AI in robots, transport and personalised shopping, as Forrester says business returns will arrive sooner than expected.
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
Growing fears over harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks are driving demand for quantum-safe controls as data moves to edge systems and cloud services.
Gigamon warns firms to prepare for quantum cyber risks
Many security teams still lack a plan to replace ageing encryption, even as 87% fear harvest now, decrypt later attacks, Gigamon says.
QuSecure joins NIST project on post-quantum migration
The consortium aims to help firms find quantum-vulnerable systems and plan replacements before current public-key cryptography becomes unsafe.