Quantum Computing Advancements: IonQ’s Global Expansion and Quantinuum’s Helios Launch
IonQ has established Switzerland's first citywide quantum network, the Geneva Quantum Network, linking key institutions like CERN and the University of Geneva. The infrastructure leverages existing fiber optics and ID Quantique's quantum key systems for secure communication, with Rolex contributing atomic clock precision. This marks IonQ's latest expansion following deployments in Italy, the UK, and South Korea.
Quantinuum has unveiled Helios, its next-generation quantum computing system, though technical specifications remain undisclosed. The launch coincides with fresh U.S. government funding for quantum research centers, signaling growing institutional investment in the sector.