@HPCpodcast: With Hyperion Research on the Big Trends Across HPC-AI, Quantum, Cloud, Optical, Storage and Interconnects

We dive into numbers coming out Hyperion’s latest HPC-AI market update, including the strong current and projected industry CAGRs, the state of quantum computing (including thoughts …

Quantum: Toyota Tsusho to Partner with ORCA Computing

LONDON and AUSTIN, February 25, 2025 — Quantum computing company ORCA Computing and Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho), a member of the Toyota Group, delivering to countries around the world a diverse range of products and services, today announced their partnership to provide customers in Japan and across the Asia Pacific region with ORCA Computing’s cutting-edge PT Series […]

Quantum Machines Raises $170M Series C

February 25, 2025 — Quantum Machines (QM), a provider of quantum control solutions, today announced it has raised $170 million in Series C funding, bringing the company’s total funding to date to $280 million. The investment comes as the majority of quantum computing companies now rely on QM’s technology to build and scale their systems, according to […]

HPC News Bytes 20250224: Microsoft Reports Quantum Advancement, DARPA’s Quantum Program, Harnessing GPUs on the Internet, France Claims Fusion Record

A good late February morning to you! Here’s a rapid (7:05) review of recent news from the world of HPC-AI, including: New in-house-manufactured Microsoft QPU ….

Toward 1M Qubits? Microsoft Quantum Chip Is Based on ‘New State of Matter’

Microsoft today said its new quantum chip is the first to be powered by a new Topological Core architecture that “will realize quantum computers capable of solving meaningful, industrial-scale problems in years ….

Quantinuum Quantum Computer Now Operational at RIKEN

TOKYO, Feb. 11, 2025 — Quantinuum and Japan’s RIKEN research institution announced the on-premise installation of Quantinuum’s “Reimei” quantum computer at RIKEN’s Wako campus in Saitama, Japan. RIKEN said it has designed, prepared, and delivered a world-class facility for the trapped-ion quantum computer, “which will enable generations of high-performance quantum systems.” This machine is now fully […]

HPC News Bytes 20250210: Big AI CAPEX Binge, More Data Center SMRs, Euro-Origin Quantum, Softbank Eyes Ampere

Good post-Super Bowl morning to you! The past week was somewhat calm relative to the riotous preceding period in the world of HPC-AI, but still, important developments emerged. Here’s a fast (5:52) overview ….

@HPCpodcast: Addison Snell on the Present and Future of HPC-AI, Quantum, DeepSeek, Interconnects, Leadership Supercomputing

We delve into current market sizing for HPC-AI (the conjoining of the two being a relatively new focus), a look ahead at the rest of the year and the decade, the impact of hyperscalers on AI ….

Barcelona Supercomputing Center Unveils Quantum Systen Developed with 100% European Technology

Feb. 6, 2025 — The Barcelona Supercomputing Center – Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) – has presented what it said is the first quantum computer developed with 100 percent European technology. “This milestone consolidates BSC at the forefront of supercomputing in Europe and lays the foundations for a new era of hybrid computing, combining traditional […]

Emerald Invests in NLM Photonics Data Center Efficiency

SEATTLE, January 29, 2025 – Emerald, a venture capital company, has invested in NLM Photonics to help bring energy-efficient, high performance electro-optic modulation technology to AI, data centers, quantum computing, and more. Other investors include Oregon Venture Fund, Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd., Pack Ventures, StoryHouse Ventures, and other existing NLM investors to support NLM’s […]