Quantum Computing Digest — Q1 2018
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.
February 5, 2026