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UK Quantum Sector Accelerates Amid Growing Skills Gap, IOP Director Warns

The second quantum revolution is progressing faster than anticipated, according to Institute of Physics director Louis Barson. However, the UK and Ireland face significant skills shortages that could hamper quantum technology development across healthcare, finance, and communications sectors.

Quantum Technology Advancement Accelerates

The second quantum revolution is unfolding “a bit faster than most expected” and will prove transformative across multiple sectors, according to Louis Barson, director of science, business and education at the Institute of Physics. Sources indicate that quantum technologies are already solving real-world problems in transportation, healthcare, communications, and finance, with practical quantum computing deployment anticipated within the next decade.

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D-Wave Quantum Expands European Presence with €10 Million Italian Quantum Computing Deal

D-Wave Quantum has secured a €10 million agreement to bring its Advantage2 quantum computer to Italy through partnership with Swiss Quantum Technology. The deployment marks significant expansion of quantum computing infrastructure in Europe as part of digital transformation efforts.

Quantum Computing Expansion into European Market

U.S. quantum computing firm D-Wave Systems has entered into a strategic partnership to deploy its advanced quantum computing technology in Europe, according to reports released Wednesday. The agreement with Swiss Quantum Technology (SQT) represents a significant step in bringing commercial quantum computing capabilities to the Italian market.