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Xanadu & HyperLight set new benchmark for quantum photonic chips

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Xanadu and HyperLight have set a new standard in quantum computing with thin-film lithium niobate photonic chips featuring record-low losses in scalable production.
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Canada and UK partner with semiconductor supply chains

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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MoU formalises a three-year alliance in semiconductor supply, boosting innovation and security for G7 nations.
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UK & Canada sign deal to boost semiconductor innovation

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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The UK and Canada have signed an MoU to boost semiconductor innovation, focusing on R&D, talent development, and supply chain resilience across emerging technologies.
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Cisco unveils quantum entanglement chip & opens new lab

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Cisco unveils a prototype Quantum Network Entanglement Chip and opens a dedicated quantum research lab in Santa Monica to advance quantum networking tech.
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NVIDIA CEO reveals Blackwell AI platform during keynote

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the groundbreaking Blackwell AI platform, marking a pivotal moment in computing innovation at the annual GTC conference.
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NVIDIA unveils new silicon photonics networking solutions

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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NVIDIA has unveiled its innovative Spectrum-X and Quantum-X silicon photonics networking switches, boosting AI factory efficiency while slashing energy use.
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NVIDIA's breakthroughs redefine quantum computing landscape

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Nvidia Technologies advances quantum computing with breakthroughs in science, finance, and educational realms, reshaping research strategies and propelling quantum era applications.
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AWS launches 2nd infrastructure Region for securing data

Wed, 25th Jan 2023
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The second AWS Region in Australia gives customers more options to run workloads, securely store data, and serve end users with even lower latency.