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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
Procurement

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.

Yesterday

SiC & ORCA join on quantum industrial AI partnership
Industry 4.0

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.

Last week

Quantum Machines opens Delft R&D office after QHarbor deal
Data management

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.

Last week

MHP survey finds firms racing to prepare for Q-Day
Physical Security

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.

Last week

Red Hat adds post-quantum security to Linux platform
Virtualisation

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.

Last week

AI linked to 83% of breaches, Gigamon survey finds
Data Protection

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.

Last week

Entrust & IBM Consulting team up on quantum-safe security
Data Protection

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.

Last month

Bitcoin rebounds as institutional demand & tokenisation grow
BitCoin

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.

Last month

SAS launches Quantum Lab as firms weigh AI barriers
Productivity

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.

Last month

Dell expands cyber resilience with quantum-ready PCs
Data Protection

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.

Last month

Cisco unveils universal quantum switch for mixed systems
Network Infrastructure

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.

Last month

Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Robotics

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.

Last month

Infosecurity Europe adds AI summit amid cyber defence shift
Data Protection

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.

Last month

DE-CIX expands reach at New York's 60 Hudson Street
Colocation

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.

Last month

Cyber attacks on universities rise 63% around the world
Malware

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.

Last month

Bull & Equal1 sign MoU on hybrid quantum computing
DataCentre infrastructure

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.

Last month

Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use
Trends & Predictions

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.

Last month

Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
Hyperscale

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.

Last month

Gigamon warns firms to prepare for quantum cyber risks
Data Protection

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.

Last month

QuSecure joins NIST project on post-quantum migration
Data Protection

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.

Last month