EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 13 MIN
September 4, 2026 — IBM's Speed Record: Real Fix or Self-Graded Exam?
from Quickly Quantum · host Brian Lampert
IBM claims a 25x circuit-throughput leap on its Nighthawk r2 chip without adding a single qubit — we ask whether that's real progress or a self-graded milestone. Plus: Quantinuum courts Aramco, Jülich switches on a trapped-ion machine, Quantum Motion raises more silicon-qubit cash, and the G7 tells industry to stop stalling on post-quantum encryption.IBM Nighthawk r2 announcement — IBMQuantinuum signs non-binding MoU with Aramco — QuantinuumJülich Launches Trapped-Ion Quantum Computer — The Quantum InsiderQuantum Motion Raises Additional Funding — The Quantum InsiderG7 tells industry to hurry up on post-quantum encryption — CyberScoopSource links@HPCwire on X@IBM on X@ibm on Xhpcwire.comhpcwire.comhpcwire.comitpro.comquantumcomputingreport.comquantumcomputingreport.comthequantuminsider.comQuickly Quantum is an AI-voiced podcast, built and run by a real person. Nothing in this episode is financial advice.
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