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Noting that many real-world applications of quantum computing actually require a combination of quantum and classical computing, GPU maker Nvidia has introduced Nvidia Quantum Optimized Device Architecture, which it describes as an open, unified environment for today's most powerful computers and quantum processors, improving scientific productivity and enabling greater scale in quantum research.

A Quantum Brilliance room-temperature, diamond-based quantum accelerator is being trialled at the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre in Perth. This is said to be the first time such a device has been located in a supercomputing facility.

ICT vendor Fujitsu has developed what it says is the world's fastest quantum computer simulator.

German-Australian quantum hardware specialist Quantum Brilliance is the commercialisation partner in a $17.5 million research project funded by the German government.

Australia-based quantum cybersecurity specialist QuintessenceLabs has recently raised an unspecified amount of additional capital in a round led by Chevron Technology Ventures.

Sydney-based quantum technology specialist Q-Ctrl has achieved benchmark experiments showing that its autonomous error-correction techniques give a 1000x increase the likelihood of quantum computing algorithm success on real hardware.

Canberra-based quantum hardware specialist Quantum Brilliance is undertaking a research project with the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF and the University of Ulm to develop new techniques for the fabrication and control of diamond-based quantum microprocessors.

A University of Melbourne-led team of researchers may have found a way to construct quantum computers cheaply and reliably.

Quantum control infrastructure software specialist Q-Ctrl has demonstrated that an advanced error-suppression technique increases the likelihood of quantum computing algorithm success over 2500% on real hardware.

Australian-German full-stack quantum accelerator startup Quantum Brilliance has closed a $13 million seed investment round.

A forthcoming documentary promotes the idea that sustainability should be a major focus for quantum technology.

IBM announced a raft of advances in artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud and quantum computing during its online Think 2021 conference this week. These innovations highlight IBM’s role in helping its clients and partners accelerate their digital transformation, return to work smarter, and build strategic ecosystems to drive better business outcomes.

As usual, Nvidia had a raft of product announcements ready for its annual GTC conference which started today. Among the standouts were the Grace data centre CPU, a next-generation BlueField DPU, Omniverse Enterprise for 3D collaboration, and updates to the company's Drive platform.

ANU based startup Quantum Brilliance will install the world's first diamond quantum accelerator at Perth's Pawsey Supercomputing Centre.

Alibaba's global research initiative has compiled its must-read forecast of the fascinating leading trends that will shape the tech industry in the year ahead.

Countries in the Asia Pacific region are showing keen interest in quantum computing and pledging significant investments, according to one analyst firm which says that the quest for quantum computing supremacy is set to gather momentum in the next few years.

Intel Labs' newly revealed Horse Ridge cryogenic control chip will speed the development of full-stack quantum computing systems, according to the company.

The latest 2019 TMT Predictions from Deloitte show that Australia leads the global race to adopt 5G, with eSports striding ahead, AI for better customer service, quantum computing as a major revenue opportunity and more among a wealth of other must-read prognostications.

The Australian Government has unveiled a new strategy which it says is aimed at developing the country’s digital skills and ensuring the benefits of technology flow to all Australians.

University of New South Wales researchers have demonstrated a compact sensor that can access information stored in electrons bringing the world one step closer to scalable quantum computing in silicon.