Chip advancements from Google and Microsoft trigger discussion on quantum computing

TechCentral.ie webinar on 12 March to look at new directions in research and business

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In 2024 Chinese researchers used a quantum computer to crack the Present, Gift-64, and Rectangle algorithms underpinning the Advanced Encryption Standard used by government, military and financial sectors.

Already this year Google introduced its Willow chip and Microsoft is making similar strides with Majorana 1 (pictured), the first quantum chip powered by a topological core – both of which have the capacity to accelerate scientific discovery and destroy security standards.

So what happens when quantum manages to crack the ‘uncrackable’?

On 12 March TechCentral.ie editor will be joined by Deirdre Kilbane, director of research, Walton Institute for Information and Communication Systems Science, South East Technological University, and John Woods, CTO, The Algorand Foundation, to discuss the bleeding edge of post quantum computing and how you can prepare for a new paradigm in security.

To register click here.

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