Author: Robert Clifford

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China’s Micius Satellite Operational Status: What Have You Done Lately?

Launched in 2016, the Micius satellite, part of the Quantum Experiments at Space Scale (QUESS) project, has surpassed its two-year design life, remaining active in quantum communication experiments as of August 3, 2025. Despite its age, Micius continues to support groundbreaking quantum key distribution (QKD) and entanglement experiments. However, China’s plans for new quantum satellites may shift its role.

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August 25, 2025
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Quantum Workforce: Australia’s Global Powerhouse

Australia’s quantum workforce, despite a small population, produces 10% of global quantum talent. Strategic investments and academic excellence drive this success. By 2045, quantum jobs could reach 19,400, adding $6 billion to the economy. Collaboration and funding fuel growth in hubs like Sydney. Partnering with Australian talent offers a strategic edge.

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August 20, 2025

Quantum-Safe 360 Alliance: Guiding the Shift to Post-Quantum Cryptography

The Quantum-Safe 360 Alliance assembles top specialists from Quantinuum, Keyfactor, Thales, and IBM Consulting to confront encryption vulnerabilities posed by quantum computers. This group drives the adoption of post-quantum cryptography by emphasizing cryptographic agility and offering practical frameworks for secure transitions. Organizations benefit from shared knowledge to protect sensitive data proactively.

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August 17, 2025
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Quantum Cybersecurity Policy: ITI’s Guide for Secure Innovation

ITI’s Quantum Technology Policy Guide, released on World Quantum Day, outlines strategic principles for quantum cybersecurity. It emphasizes post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to counter decryption threats and quantum communications for secure systems. The guide advocates for adaptive, risk-based policies and global collaboration. It highlights practical applications like securing satellite communications. Policymakers are urged to balance innovation with robust security frameworks.

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August 16, 2025
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Quantum Cybersecurity Policy: ITI’s Guide for Secure Innovation

ITI’s Quantum Technology Policy Guide, released on World Quantum Day, outlines strategic principles for quantum cybersecurity. It emphasizes post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to counter decryption threats and quantum communications for secure systems. The guide advocates for adaptive, risk-based policies and global collaboration. It highlights practical applications like securing satellite communications. Policymakers are urged to balance innovation with robust security frameworks.

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August 16, 2025

Quantum-Ready Security Drives Keyfactor to 2025 Inc. 5000 List

Keyfactor, a digital trust leader, secured its sixth consecutive Inc. 5000 ranking in 2025, driven by demand for quantum-ready security solutions. The company is at the forefront of post-quantum cryptography and AI-driven PKI management. Its innovations help enterprises navigate a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.

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August 12, 2025

The Race for Lunar Helium-3

Lunar Helium-3 Mining (LH3M) secures five U.S. patents, leading in lunar helium-3 extraction. The isotope supports clean fusion energy and quantum computing. LH3M’s Moon-first technologies address lunar challenges, countering China’s ambitions. The company is working to ensure U.S. technological leadership.

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July 26, 2025
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Quantum Enhanced Coherent Ising Machines Accelerated by NTT Research

NTT Research and Tohoku University have launched a collaboration to accelerate quantum enhanced Coherent Ising Machines (CIM) on high-performance computing platforms. Their paper in Quantum Science and Technology reveals that single-photon CIMs outperform conventional models, converting fragile quantum entanglement into strong classical correlations. The teams will next optimize kernels, scale to 100 million spins, and pursue a physical implementation of Cyber CIM for industrial optimization.

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July 13, 2025