"UK Joins Quantum Arms Race with First Computer"

The UK government has recently reported that they have acquired its first quantum computer in a landmark moment which should help boost its research capabilities in cyber-defense and other critical areas of national security.  The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to work with Orca Computing to explore the potential of quantum to enhance the nation’s defenses.  Spun out of research developed at the University of Oxford, Orca Computing’s mission is to develop scalable quantum computers that integrate with real-world technologies.  This is a challenge for current prototypes, primarily because they must keep the qubits on which they run at extremely cold temperatures, or they become unstable.  Orca Computing claims to have found a way to operate quantum computing that does not require this.  David Mahdi, cryptographic expert and chief strategy officer at Sectigo, argued that governments and organizations must begin preparing for the new age of quantum computing now.  Mahdi stated that future systems must be designed with “quantum safety” in mind.  The MoD will be hoping that its latest move will give it an advantage in this new technology arms race.
 

Infosecurity reports: "UK Joins Quantum Arms Race with First Computer"