By the end of 2017, The Qubit Report was working to share insights and perspectives on quantum computing with everyone from casual readers to expert analysts. Drawing on data, information, and analysis from late 2017 onward, these digests provide the highlights from The Qubit Report. Curated by The Qubit Report, each digest captures key moments for quantum computing and quantum technologies which set the stage for the years ahead.
In Q2 2018, quantum computing shifted from exploratory research to dedicated investments and infrastructure. Hardware advances focused on error correction, while post-quantum cryptography progressed via NIST standardization initiatives. National policies, funding, quantum networking milestones, and early software platforms strengthened the foundation for scalable quantum technologies.
The first quarter of 2018 marked a pivotal period for quantum computing, featuring bold hardware announcements such as Google’s 72-qubit Bristlecone processor aimed at quantum supremacy. NIST initiated post-quantum cryptography standardization to counter future quantum threats. Governments worldwide boosted funding and strategies, while software tools and enterprise partnerships expanded, laying groundwork for the field’s next decade.
By the end of 2017, The Qubit Report was working to share insights and perspectives on quantum computing with everyone from casual readers to expert analysts. Drawing on data, information, and analysis from late 2017, this digest highlights a time when the quantum computing focus was on structured preparation rather than rolling out hardware. Efforts in security planning, software development, communications experiments, and policy coordination all moved forward together, influencing how governments and businesses geared up for the quantum era. Curated by The Qubit Report, it captures a key moment of transition which set the stage for the years ahead.