Government & Policy

Atos Receives Offer from French State to Acquire Quantum Computing Activities, More

Atos has received a non-binding offer from the French State to acquire its Advanced Computing activities for an enterprise value of €500 million, potentially increasing to €625 million with earn-outs. The offer includes an exclusivity period until May 31, 2025, and impacts the company’s financial restructuring process. An initial payment of €150 million is expected upon signing the Share Purchase Agreement.

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November 28, 2024
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EuroHPC Signs Contract for Quantum Computer Installation in Germany

The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking has partnered with IQM Quantum Computers to install the Euro-Q-Exa system at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre in Germany. The project includes two systems, with 54 and 150 qubits, planned for 2025 and 2026. This initiative aims to expand Europe’s quantum capabilities through hybrid computing solutions.

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October 16, 2024
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Latvia Launches National Quantum Communications Infrastructure Project

Latvia is embarking on a groundbreaking project to establish a national quantum communications infrastructure system and network. The project involves collaboration between the Latvia State Radio and Television Centre, Tet, the Electronic Communications Office of Latvia, and the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Latvia.

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October 3, 2023
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Historic IBM Quantum System One Computer Inaugurated in Quebec, Canada

The Platform for Digital and Quantum Innovation of Quebec (PINQ²), in partnership with IBM, announced the inauguration of an IBM Quantum System One in Bromont, Quebec. This milestone marks the consolidation of Quebec’s leadership in quantum computing and positions the province as a global reference in sustainable development.

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September 26, 2023

Israel’s Quantum Leap, How Can It Be Maintained?

It is like any technological revolution, those who can board the train when it is accelerating will gain an advantage. Maintaining Israel’s global status as a “Startup Nation” also requires being a leading and significant player in this field..

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January 13, 2023

U.S. Naval Warfare Centers to Get U.S. Air Force Quantum Capabilities

[A]ll 14 Naval Warfare Centers signed a memorandum of understanding Dec. 2 with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Information Directorate to establish a conduit for exchange of technical expertise and the exploration of co-projects with a focus on creating useful quantum computing capabilities for the Department of Defense.

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January 12, 2023
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