Quantum Computing

Energy Invests Millions to Launch Strategic Quantum Research Centers

Following a 2018 mandate from President Trump, the department will help build a more comprehensive ecosystem to spark quantum advancements.

  • By Brandi Vincent

How the U.S. Made Hops, Skips and Leaps in Quantum Computing in 2019

Game-changing results may not be so far off.

  • By Brandi Vincent

The 5 Most Important Federal Government Tech Predictions to Watch in 2020

Chats with government leaders point to a few areas of common interest.

  • By Tommy Gardner

U.S., Japan Sign International Statement on Quantum Cooperation

The move comes as both nations are making strategic investments to accelerate advancements across the quantum landscape. 

  • By Brandi Vincent

NSA, Army Research Aim for More Advanced—And Less Noisy—Quantum Systems

Through a new broad agency announcement, the two solicit proposals to help identify the strength and type of errors affecting quantum computation.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Grading My 2019 GovTech Predictions

Did I pull an Icarus and fly too close to the sun?

  • By John Breeden II

Emerging Technology Trends

A look at developments in innovation across the federal technology landscape in 2019.

  • By Nextgov Staff

Take the First Steps To Quantum-Safe Security Now to Avoid Mistakes Later 

No enterprise—whether a government, a military or a private company—can afford to be unprepared. 

  • By Scott Totzke

White House Updates National Strategic Computing Initiative

The document refocuses objectives from the country’s 2016 computing plan.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Quantum Supremacy Is (Maybe) Here. Now What?

Quantum computing is more than a concept now.

  • By John Breeden II

Don’t Rush Quantum-Proof Encryption, Warns NSA Research Director 

Quantum computers could crack the codes that secure the world’s digital information but racing to a solution could create more threats, according to Dr. Deborah Frincke.

  • By Jack Corrigan

How the Government Helped Google Reach Quantum Supremacy

Insiders from both the tech giant and the government detailed how the breakthrough was made possible through public-private collaboration.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Trump Reestablishes Science and Tech Advisory Council

After lying dormant for almost three years, the president signed an executive order reestablishing the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and naming seven of 16 potential members.

  • By Aaron Boyd

More Wrong Answers Get Quantum Computers to Find the Right One

In quantum computers, generating more errors in a given operation may help reveal the right answer, according to new research.

  • By John Toon, Futurity

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Critical Update: A Quantum Leap

Quantum computers will be able to crack our encryption but when?

  • By Jack Corrigan

Why Are Scientists So Excited about a Recently Claimed Quantum Computing Milestone?

To understand, we need to go back to conventional, or digital, computers.

  • By Christopher Ferrie, The Conversation

Energy Opens Nominations to National Quantum Advisory Committee

The deadline for submissions is Oct. 4

  • By Brandi Vincent

White House Launches New Committee to Advise on Quantum Efforts

It’s all part of a continuing initiative to sustain American leadership in the quantum space.

  • By Brandi Vincent

The Pentagon Is Turning to Nature to Solve Its Most Complex Problems

DARPA is exploring ways to harness chemical reactions, biological processes and other natural phenomena to build a more efficient computer.

  • By Jack Corrigan

White House Science Chief: U.S. is Still Beating China In AI, Quantum Research

But that doesn’t mean the country should rest on its laurels, according to OSTP Director Kelvin Droegemeier.

  • By Jack Corrigan

A Look Inside the Government’s Latest Quantum Computing Efforts

Experts say fortifying strong international collaboration is critical to advancing the emerging technology.

  • By Brandi Vincent