QCI, HOLO, Cloudflare, Orange makes Juice, Nvidia - The Week in Quantum Computing - March 10th 2025
Issue #227
Quick Recap
Big week of announcements. With Nvidia GTC event and APS summit. At the former, Jensen meets with some key Quantum CEOs but instead of “fixing” the problem it causes another sell off in the market. That is even with the announcement of the Accelerated Quantum Research Center in Boston, bridging HPC with quantum to tackle critical challenges including companies such as QuEra. Olivier Ezratty writes a fantastic piece on the state of quantum and how to read the market among other great topics. That pairs fantastically with Preskill’s kenote at APS (also below). Marking 100 years of quantum (not necessarily computing, but mechanics). At the same time, many companies used the APS summit to present their results. Including Microsoft to add more light to their Majorana announcement, without much success. Skepticism keeps growing.
QCI is the first comany facing potential legal action due to their claims: Pomerantz Law Firm filed a class action lawsuit against them arguing that the company misled investors. With many public companies making claims about quantum advantage and other developments that are challenged, if those claims become material disclosures the SEC may have a saying in the matter.
On the research side, researchers led by Amana Liaqat introduced an HPC-based QAOA framework that automates partitioning and batch job generation without compromising optimization performance. Qunnect’s Mehdi Namazi achieved room-temperature polarization entanglement for long-distance secure communication. Equal1 showcased its silicon-based Bell-1 quantum server. MicroCloud Hologram Inc. unveiled Continuous Variable Quantum Neural Networks for large-scale data, suggesting a new frontier in quantum AI. Delft Circuits introduced a 256-channel High-Density I/O system to simplify wiring for up to 64 qubits, and Cloudflare launched a quantum-safe zero-trust platform addressing future cryptographic threats. Orange Quantum Systems released the closed beta of its OrangeQS Juice operating system to boost qubit stability.
The Week in Quantum Computing
Paper: QAOA in Quantum Datacenters: Parallelization, Simulation, and Orchestration
Researchers Amana Liaqat, Ahmed Darwish, Adrian Roman, and Stephen DiAdamo present a 2025 framework for QAOA in quantum datacenters, automating problem partitioning, batch job generation, and HPC-based simulation. Their approach orchestrates workloads across distributed resources via Divi, Maestro, and a cloud platform. “We find that QAOA partitioning does not significantly degrade optimization performance and often outperforms classical solvers,” they remark. This automation reduces manual decisions for algorithm partitioning while boosting efficiency, fostering accelerated quantum program development. By leveraging HPC now and quantum networks soon, their system exemplifies a practical leap for quantum workflows. Such developments highlight quantum computing’s steady shift toward robust, scalable real-world applications.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.06233v1
Scaling quantum infrastructure at room temperature
Mehdi Namazi, Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Qunnect, announced a landmark preprint about the first demonstration of polarization entanglement between telecom photons and a fully room-temperature quantum memory. This major milestone bolsters quantum protocols for distributed computing and long-distance secure communication. Qunnect’s five-year effort also established GothamQ, New York City’s first quantum testbed, achieving record-breaking fidelity over a 34 km fiber link. “We are sure that the first true quantum computer or the quantum repeater will operate at temperatures millions of times colder,” writes Namazi, emphasizing the need for simpler, scalable room-temperature solutions. In 2025, these breakthroughs highlight viable pathways for ambient-temperature quantum networks, promising more practical and cost-effective platforms.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/scaling-quantum-infrastructure-room-temperature-mehdi-namazi-s0kge
Irish company to unveil world-first quantum computing server
Equal1, a University College Dublin (UCD) spin-out, unveils the world’s first silicon-based quantum server, Bell-1, at the APS Global Physics Summit 2025 in Anaheim. CEO Jason Lynch calls the demonstration “the first proof point” that their approach can scale quantum computing using existing semiconductor processes. Named after physicist John Stewart Bell, the server promises drastically reduced power usage and plugs into standard sockets, leveraging a fabless manufacturing model. Backed by Atlantic Bridge and Enterprise Ireland, the 46-person team expects to ship the product to data centers and high-performance computing environments this year.
MicroCloud Hologram Inc. Researches CV-QNN (Continuous Variable Quantum Neural Networks) Technology and Builds Variational Quantum Circuits Embedded in CV Architecture
MicroCloud Hologram Inc. (HOLO) is advancing CV-QNN (Continuous Variable Quantum Neural Networks) by embedding variational circuits into a CV architecture. The company claims “it is possible not only to quantumize classical neural networks, but also to design various specialized quantum models,” offering potential breakthroughs in quantum AI. CV-based gates (Gaussian and non-Gaussian) enable affine operations and nonlinear activation, mirroring classical functions within a quantum framework. This approach, slated for large-scale data, promises strong scalability and improved energy efficiency. By layering continuously parameterized quantum gates, HOLO’s method could accelerate neural network performance and simplify integration with existing computing systems.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/microcloud-hologram-inc-researches-cv-140000428.html
Delft Circuits unveils HD I/O system solving quantum utility scalability bottlenecks
At the APS Global Physics Summit 2025, Delft Circuits unveiled a High-Density I/O (HD I/O) system designed for quantum computing’s pressing scalability needs. Offering 256 channels per module—supporting up to 64 qubits—the product revolutionizes wiring density while simplifying hardware integration. “We can comfortably state that we have addressed the scaling problem,” said Delft Circuits’ CCO & Founder Daan Kuitenbrouwer. The integrated filters reduce points of failure, cutting costs compared to conventional coaxial systems. Dr. Thorsten Last from OrangeQS highlighted this as vital for utility-scale quantum chip deployment. By tackling cryogenic I/O scalability, this system propels the field closer to practical quantum implementations on the world stage in 2025.
Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Quantum Computing Inc. and Certain Officers - QUBT
Investors following the quantum sector in 2025 took notice when Pomerantz Law Firm announced a class action lawsuit against Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) and certain corporate officers, alleging potential misrepresentations to shareholders. The official statement, “Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Quantum Computing Inc. and Certain Officers – QUBT,” underscores heightened scrutiny of quantum technology ventures. This legal development matters because it highlights the mounting regulatory challenges in an industry where breakthroughs can swiftly drive stock prices. “We are committed to protecting shareholder interests,” affirmed a Pomerantz representative. Such lawsuits, when tied to cutting-edge firms, reflect how investor vigilance and legal oversight shape the evolving quantum computing landscape in 2025.
Cloudflare launches Quantum Safe Zero Trust
Cloudflare has launched a quantum-safe zero-trust platform, marking an important milestone in quantum computing security in 2025. The move addresses mounting concerns that quantum computers could break classical cryptographic protocols. The approach offers advanced encryption methods designed to protect data from future quantum attacks. Cloudflare’s initiative underscores the growing sense of urgency to adopt post-quantum cryptography before quantum machines become widely accessible. This development highlights the need for forward-looking cybersecurity strategies and fosters industrywide collaboration. As the quantum landscape evolves, solutions like Cloudflare’s reassure businesses seeking to future-proof their networks. Shoring up defenses against imminent quantum threats signals a new era of proactive risk management—an evolution crucial for safeguarding digital infrastructure in 2025.
https://www.enterprisetimes.co.uk/2025/03/18/cloudflare-launches-quantum-safe-zero-trust-platform/
IQM Quantum taking on Big Tech
IQM, co-founded by Jan Goetz in 2019, is challenging established quantum players in Europe’s hardware landscape. “We’re building Europe’s quantum future,” said Goetz, highlighting the urgency to advance superconducting quantum processors for real-world applications. Emerging from Aalto University in Finland, IQM has attracted significant funding and attention, aiming to deliver breakthroughs before 2025. Observers emphasize that such progress could bolster Europe’s technological sovereignty in encryption, drug discovery, and next-generation computing. IQM collaborates with universities and institutions to accelerate European R&D and production capabilities. “We must stay ahead if we want to remain relevant,” added Goetz, reflecting the competitive drive. This signals Europe’s mounting determination to shape tomorrow’s quantum landscape.
https://sifted.eu/articles/iqm-quantum-taking-on-big-tech/
Reveal of OrangeQS Juice closed beta at APS
At the APS Global Physics Summit 2025, Orange Quantum Systems revealed the closed beta of OrangeQS Juice, its advanced operating system for quantum systems. The integration of state-of-the-art features aims to enhance research and qubit development, enabling more stable and scalable quantum operations. By focusing on user-friendly interfaces and adaptive frameworks, OrangeQS Juice addresses persistent challenges in controlling complex quantum hardware. This unveiling underscores the push toward accessible quantum computing solutions across academia and industry in 2025. Implementation details remain limited, fueling both curiosity and cautious optimism among researchers. Progress in software tools like OrangeQS Juice reflects the sector’s ongoing race to deliver robust quantum platforms that can accelerate scientific breakthroughs and industrial applications.
https://orangeqs.com/news/reveal-orangeqs-juice/
NVIDIA to Build Accelerated Quantum Computing Research Center
In 2025, NVIDIA announced the Accelerated Quantum Research Center (NVAQC) in Boston, aimed at bridging high-performance computing with quantum computing. Jensen Huang noted, “Quantum computing will augment AI supercomputers to tackle some of the world’s most important problems.” The center will feature NVIDIA’s GB200 NVL72 rack-scale systems. Collaborating institutions include the Harvard Quantum Initiative, MIT’s EQuS group, and startups Quantinuum, Quantum Machines, and QuEra. Mikhail Lukin described it as “a very special addition to the unique Boston area quantum ecosystem,” while William Oliver says it offers “unprecedented access” to technologies for quantum error correction. This 2025 milestone could spur breakthroughs in combining GPUs and QPUs to overcome persistent quantum challenges.
https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-to-build-accelerated-quantum-computing-research-center
Microsoft quantum computing claim still lacks evidence: physicists are dubious
Chetan Nayak at Microsoft presented data on the company’s topological qubits, which aim to harness “Majorana” quasiparticles for noise-resistant quantum computing in 2025. Ali Yazdani of Princeton University called the quest “a hard problem,” while Daniel Loss of the University of Basel criticized the “overboard” claims and scant evidence. Microsoft’s design features H-shaped superconducting wires meant to generate Majoranas at each tip, yet physicist Henry Legg from the University of St Andrews raised doubts about the verification tests. Cornell’s Eun-Ah Kim also urged more robust measurements. Nayak acknowledges skepticism but insists Microsoft is confident, reflecting that extraordinary claims in quantum computing demand correspondingly rigorous proof as the field advances this year.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00829-2
Sorting out the confusion on quantum computing utility
Entering 2025, quantum computing is marked by hype and conflicting forecasts. Jensen Huang (Nvidia) and Mark Zuckerberg (Meta) see useful systems decades away, while Satya Nadella (Microsoft) and Sundar Pichai (Google) claim they are near. “We are getting closer to scalable quantum computers,” some researchers say, noting IBM’s 127-qubit Eagle and D-Wave’s 4,400-qubit Advantage 2 for material simulations. Yet HPC innovations, like Google DeepMind’s AlphaFold 3, challenge these gains. Stocks of Rigetti, D-Wave, and IonQ swing with buzz-fueled optimism. “The advent of useful quantum computers is not a matter of if, but when,” echo many voices, stressing that cautious, deep engagement remains crucial for navigating this evolving frontier.
https://www.oezratty.net/wordpress/2025/quantum-computing-utility/
Welinq Unveils World-First Quantum Memory For Scalable Data Centers
Welinq, a Paris-based quantum networking startup spun out of Sorbonne University, CNRS, and PSL-University, has unveiled a room-temperature quantum memory system in 2025 to power scalable data centers. The solution boasts a record 90% efficiency in single-photon storage and retrieval, plus 200-microsecond retention. This 19-inch rack-mount design seamlessly integrates into existing infrastructures, enabling distributed quantum computing by networking multiple processors. “Quantum technologies need the right infrastructure, and we are building it. Our quantum memory is a cornerstone of the quantum revolution,” said CEO Tom Darras. Partnerships with Pasqal, Quandela, and QphoX expand industry collaboration, driving innovations in cybersecurity, energy, and healthcare.
https://quantumzeitgeist.com/welinq-first-quantum-memory-for-scalable-data-centers/
Announcing the Cryomech PT205 a Compact 2K Cryocooler
Bluefors announces the Cryomech PT205, a new pulse tube cryocooler offering over 10 milliwatts of cooling at around 2.5 K while consuming just 1.3 kW at 60 Hz, addressing 2025’s heightened demand for efficient quantum computing hardware. Its compact design equips superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) with reliable low-vibration performance, streamlining delicate data collection. According to the developers, eliminating moving parts reduces wear and service needs, essential for stable, continuous quantum operations. This combination of minimal vibration and high cooling power aids in scaling sensitive quantum experiments globally.
https://bluefors.com/news/announcing-the-cryomech-pt205-compact-2k-cryocooler/
Mini-satellite paves the way for quantum messaging anywhere on Earth
In 2025, a Chinese team led by Jian-Wei Pan at the University of Science and Technology in Hefei transmitted quantum-encrypted keys nearly 13,000 km via the Jinan-1 microsatellite. “We want to improve the technology from proof-of-principle to really practical and useful,” said Pan. Images of the Great Wall and Stellenbosch University were encrypted to demonstrate successful long-distance quantum key distribution (QKD). Alexander Ling, from the National University of Singapore, hailed it as “another milestone in the development of a global QKD network.”
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00581-7
Recommendations from the European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC) for the EU Quantum Strategy
QuIC’s new 2025 Position Paper outlines strategic steps to bolster Europe’s quantum computing, communication, and sensing sectors. Contributors such as Cécile M. Perrault (Alice & Bob) and Michael Höse (DLR) highlight critical needs like enhancing supply chain resilience, cultivating a skilled quantum workforce, and strengthening IP frameworks. This approach, endorsed by institutions ranging from Silicon Austria Labs to Airbus, underscores Europe’s aspiration to shape global quantum standards and policies. “We can build a strong and competitive quantum ecosystem for Europe” is the shared call to action, emphasizing immediate collaboration among policymakers, industry, and researchers. In a rapidly evolving field poised to reshape finance, healthcare, and security, Europe’s unity now will determine its standing as a quantum trailblazer.
Cyber chiefs unveil new roadmap for post-quantum cryptography migration
In 2025, cyber chiefs at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) reveal a new roadmap to guide the transition toward post-quantum cryptography. This initiative addresses the looming threat that future quantum computers could undermine current encryption protocols. By outlining migration strategies, NCSC emphasizes collaboration among government and industry experts to protect critical infrastructure. The roadmap underscores that, as quantum hardware advances, updating cryptographic methods is essential for secure communications and data protection in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/pqc-migration-roadmap-unveiled
The first and second centuries of quantum mechanics
At the 2025 APS Summit in Anaheim, John Preskill celebrated a century of quantum mechanics since its 1925 discovery. Reflecting on Stephen Hawking and Jacob Bekenstein’s breakthroughs on black-hole entropy and “the deep puzzle” of information loss, he underscored “We should not underestimate the potential impact of sharing research ideas,” referencing his Princeton mentor John Wheeler. Phil Anderson’s “More is Different” was invoked to illustrate fractional-charge surprises in strongly correlated matter. Preskill applauded Caltech, Princeton, Harvard, and others for fueling quantum computing’s rise through single-atom control and topological insights. This year’s focus on emergent spacetime and entanglement signals a thrilling future for quantum technology, promising unprecedented leaps in computation and understanding.
https://quantumfrontiers.com/2025/03/20/the-first-and-second-centuries-of-quantum-mechanics/
Global Quantum Industry Revenue Topped $1.45 Billion in 2024 - Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C®) Report
In 2025, the Quantum Economic Development Consortium’s newest report reveals that global quantum revenue exceeded $1.45 billion last year. Celia Merzbacher, the QED-C’s Executive Director, called the industry “healthy and growing,” with quantum tech set “to continue improving lives.” China leads in quantum public investment and patents, while the U.S. tops the count of pure-play quantum firms. Notably, quantum job postings reached 7,400 in 2024, up 55% from 2021. Quantum computing revenue, at $1.07 billion, and quantum sensing, at $375 million, underscore the technology’s rapid expansion. Empowered by rising investment, the field is primed for further breakthroughs that promise an era of transformative applications.
Nvidia CEO Huang says he was wrong about timeline for quantum, surprised his comments hurt stocks
In March 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang retracted his January statement that useful quantum computers might be 15-20 years away. “This is the first event in history where a company CEO invites all the guests to explain why he was wrong,” he quipped at Nvidia’s “Quantum Day” during the annual GTC Conference. Twelve quantum firms, plus Microsoft and AWS, discussed how classical HPC and quantum may intertwine. Huang highlighted Nvidia’s parallel to early-stage quantum, recalling it took over 20 years for his company to mature. Nvidia announced a Boston research center, partnering with Harvard and MIT to explore quantum-hybrid innovations. “Of course, quantum computing has the potential… but the technology is insanely complicated,” Huang stressed, echoing the 2025 momentum.
Nvidia's CEO sought to help the quantum companies and ended up causing another sell-off in the stocks
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s attempt to retract earlier remarks about quantum computing’s 15-year timeline backfired at the company’s debut “Quantum Day” in 2025. Stocks like D-Wave (-18%), Rigetti, and IonQ (both down more than 9%) tumbled afterward. “This is the first event in history where a company CEO invites all of the guests to explain why he was wrong,” Huang said, reflecting his surprise at market reactions. Needham analyst Quinn Bolton highlighted concerns over quantum’s “branding.” Nvidia also announced a Boston research center, collaborating with Harvard and MIT. “Of course, quantum computing has the potential…But the technology is insanely complicated,” Huang said, underlining the delicate balance of investor expectations in this evolving field.