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Greetings from #GITEXASIA Come and visit us at the Quantum Business Network (QBN) booth and let's together build your quantum business. Level B2, Booth Number: HE D147, right next to the mainstage. This partnership supports our ongoing efforts to build a resilient and thriving global quantum economy and with QBN APAC, we aim to connect the rapidly growing APAC quantum ecosystem with QBN’s leading European industry network, facilitating collaboration, technological innovation, and investment across borders. Get your free visitor pass here: https://lnkd.in/gib38eVN #QBN #QBNAPAC #QuantumTech #GITEXASIA #QuantumCommunity #QuantumInnovation Rainer Dumke Ravuri Niranjan Jaya Mittal Shiva Koduvayur Horizon Quantum Yanina Blaclard Joe Fitzsimons Jirawat Tangpanitanon Quantum Technology Foundation (Thailand) GITEX ASIA - Asia’s Largest & Most Global Tech, Startup & Digital Investments Event YunXuan Koh Asli Altinok Erdal Bilal Al-Rais Abhishek Ganapathy Johannes Verst Nina Verst Haissam Hanafi Mila Korunovska Raghu (Raghunath) Koduvayur

We celebrated the World Quantum Day with a long list of meetings and events, but the best meeting was the one where our team Raghu (Raghunath) Koduvayur and Prof. Rainer Dumke, and Joseph Yang from Hewlett Packard Enterprise discussed potential collaboration, enterprise adoption of quantum, HPC Centers readiness for quantum, and also the Asia Pacific region in general. What do you think of hybrid computing in the APAC region? PS: Incase you haven't already heard, Quantum Business Network (QBN) has also started in Asia Pacific and it's a great time to join this community and build the quantum ecosystem here! Drop us a note.

The rapid rise of Generative AI caught many enterprises off guard, revealing gaps in readiness, talent, and strategy. Like AI, quantum computing is advancing quickly, with the potential to disrupt industries in unforeseen ways. To avoid repeating past mistakes, organizations must proactively explore, experiment, and invest in quantum capabilities before the technology reaches mainstream adoption. Here are our tips to prepare for the quantum era: ⚡ ⚡ Assess Feasibility Begin by evaluating your current systems to pinpoint any gaps and determine where quantum computing might add value. Take into account your computational demands, data complexity, and the challenges involved in system integration. ⭐ ⭐ Start with Small-Scale Pilots Launching limited pilot projects allows organizations to explore quantum capabilities with minimal risk. Utilizing Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) platforms offers cost-effective access to quantum resources, enabling experimentation and practical learning. ☄️ ☄️ Build Strategic Partnerships Developing a strong network of collaborators—such as universities, research institutions, and startups—can accelerate innovation. These alliances are key to acquiring new knowledge, fostering talent development, and co-creating quantum solutions tailored to specific industry needs. 🌀 🌀 Strengthen Internal Capabilities Invest in your team’s quantum knowledge by offering training opportunities and bringing in specialists with relevant expertise. Educational initiatives like certifications, workshops, and internal programs can help staff grasp core quantum concepts, practical applications, and associated risk management strategies. 🚀 🚀 Develop a Tailored Quantum Strategy Design a roadmap that reflects your sector’s unique needs, with clearly defined goals and timelines. For instance, logistics firms might explore quantum optimization for supply chains, while pharmaceutical companies could target breakthroughs in drug discovery or molecular modeling. 💰 💰 Bonus tip: RAQS is a Singapore HQ quantum startup founded by a team of quantum experts with exactly this vision: to prepare enterprises for the quantum era. Do send us a message and let us help you get started on your quantum journey! Raghu (Raghunath) Koduvayur Rainer Dumke Shiva Koduvayur Vijay Marthi Jaya Mittal

Quantum Computing: Hype or Reality? A great initiative from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to put the hype vs reality debate to rest with the Quantum Bechnmarking Initiative. The two unknown factors include: #1 Algorithms. Although a number of algorithms and applications for quantum computers have been suggested, in most cases a rigorous comparison to the best classical alternatives for real-world usage has not been completed. #2 Hardware (Fault-tolerance): It is unclear when or if a “utility-scale” quantum computer – one whose computational value exceeds its costs – can be built, particularly for applications that require fault-tolerance. 18 quantum companies have been selected to provide comprehensive technical details of their concepts technical roadmaps and approach towards building a transformative, fault-tolerant quantum computer in under 10 years. 15 selected companies are listed below: Alice & Bob — France (superconducting cat qubits) Atlantic Quantum — UK (fluxonium qubits) Atom Computing — USA (neutral atoms) Diraq — Australia (silicon CMOS spin qubits) Hewlett Packard Enterprise — USA (superconducting) IBM— USA (superconducting) IonQ — USA (trapped-ion) Nord Quantique — Canada (superconducting qubits with bosonic error correction) Oxford Ionics — UK (trapped-ions) Photonic Inc. — Canada (optically-linked silicon spin qubits) Quantinuum — UK (trapped-ion quantum charged coupled device (QCCD)) Quantum Motion — UK (MOS-based silicon spin qubits) Rigetti Computing — USA (superconducting) Silicon Quantum Computing — Australia (silicon precision atom qubits) Xanadu — Canada (photonic) Some key observations from this list: - From the APAC regional perspective, It is great to see two Australian companies in the list. - But also shows the widening gap between Asia and rest of the world in commercialising deep-tech research. - Surprising to see, only one French company in this list, and none from Germany, Netherlands and other quantum hubs. - There's still a lot of work to be done from the APAC region for quantum: Markets like Singapore, Japan, S.Korea, India and others must move fast. Raghu (Raghunath) Koduvayur Rainer Dumke Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Shiva Koduvayur Vijay Marthi Ravuri Niranjan Jaya Mittal

🔥 🚀 Singapore and France are natural partners and this year is also the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Singapore and France diplomatic relations. This will be celebrated by elevating the ties between these two great nations through a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The 4th edition of France-Singapore Joint Committee on Science and Innovation (JCSI) convened in Paris and #Quantum was part of the discussion with Hon. DPM Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, meeting the French quantum ecosystem for a special session. Georges-Olivier REYMOND (Pasqal), (Quandela), Robert Marino(Qubit Pharmaceuticals), Sébastien Tanzilli (CNRS), Keok Tong Ling National Quantum Office Quantum Business Network (QBN) Johannes Verst Raghu (Raghunath) Koduvayur Rainer Dumke Quantonation Olivier Tonneau Christophe Jurczak The French - #Singapore Quantum Symposium will be held in Paris on Nov 25–26, 2025, and we can't wait to be there. Keep watching this space, as some exciting news to follow. 🚀 🚀 Pic credit: Hon. DPM

External inspiration alert! Quantum Computing in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Prof. Frank Phillipson's (Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands) paper provides excellent insights and is a great read for anyone looking at the future of quantum in logistic and supply chain. Some things that stood out for us include: #1 Quantum Computing Integration: Investigates how quantum computing can revolutionize complex optimization challenges in logistics, and highlights the need for hybrid computing #2 Focus on Quantum Algorithms: Highlights Quantum Annealing and the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) approaches #3 Diverse Applications: Covers quantum approaches to routing, network design, fleet maintenance, cargo loading, prediction, and scheduling The early quantum usecases for logistics and supply chain optimisation are likely: #1 Routing Problems: Utilizing quantum algorithms to optimize vehicle routing, aiming to minimize transportation costs while meeting delivery constraints. #2 Logistic Network Design: Applying quantum computing to determine optimal facility locations and network configurations to enhance overall supply chain efficiency. #3 Fleet Maintenance: Employing quantum approaches to schedule and manage fleet maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime and operational efficiency. #4 Cargo Loading (Knapsack and Bin-Packing Problems): Using quantum algorithms to optimize cargo loading, addressing challenges like maximizing payload capacity and minimizing loading/unloading operations. #5 Prediction and Demand Forecasting: Leveraging quantum computing for accurate demand forecasting to optimize inventory, production, and transportation planning. #6 Scheduling Problems: Implementing quantum solutions for production scheduling, including job scheduling and resource allocation, to minimize lead times and costs. This paper recognizes quantum computing's vast potential while also noting existing hardware limitations and the necessity for further advancements. For a comprehensive read, access the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gxjbZwP6 #QuantumComputing #Logistics #SupplyChain #Innovation #Optimization About us: RAQS is a Singapore HQ quantum startup founded by a team of quantum experts with a vision to prepare enterprises for the quantum era. Do send us a message and let us help you get started on your quantum journey! Raghu (Raghunath) Koduvayur Ravuri Niranjan Jaya Mittal Shiva Koduvayur Vijay Marthi Rainer Dumke

Singapore is one of the leading ecosystems for startups and it was a pleasure to be a part of ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship)’s post-budget dialogue today with Hon. Minister Alvin Tan. The discussion was around developing talent, supporting businesses and our CEO Raghu (Raghunath) Koduvayur also presented our wishes to the Minister and team for increased joint R&D funding and also participation in global programs like Horizon Europe and other regional initiatives. The honesty and transparency in such discussions is what keeps Singapore ahead of the game, in each and every area! Thank you Patrick Lim, Saurav Bhattacharyya and the entire ACE team for championing the startups voice and bringing us together! Enterprise Singapore | Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore), Emily Liew | Sophia Ng | Shi'an Tay Yingshi Xu Ravuri Niranjan Vijay Marthi Shiva Koduvayur jAI Kanuri Jaya Mittal Rainer Dumke Picture credits: Ministry of Trade and Industry

Introducing a practical use-case for a quantum computer - Quantinuum's H2 System: First successful demonstration of certified quantum randomness generated by a 56-qubit trapped-ion quantum computer. This is a great achievement by Quantinuum and its partners - JPMorganChase where the team has showcased how verifiable, secure randomness can be generated using an untrusted quantum device via a cloud-based challenge-response protocol. As Quantinuum team highlights, this is an important step with real-world implications for cybersecurity, cryptography, and more. Strategic Implications Across Industries Include: ✅ Randomness: Which is essential for securing cryptography behind all types of electronic communication, a bedrock of the modern economy. ✅ From regulated industries to critical infrastructure, today’s organizations demand the strongest available cybersecurity to protect IP, assets, and user privacy. ✅ The processes governing quantum mechanics are ideal sources of randomness, offering the highest cryptographic protection. Some of the potential usecases can be: - Financial Services: Quantum-secure encryption, fraud mitigation, and high-integrity transaction systems - Verifiable fairness and transparency in algorithmic decision-making - Healthcare & Research: Enhanced stochastic modelling for drug discovery, clinical simulations, and AI training - Next-generation secure communications and resilient infrastructure which is quite relevant for government and defense Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQFTCStQ Congratulations to the research teams from Argonne National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the The University of Texas at Austin. And special congrats to Ilyas Khan, KSG, Waseem Shiraz Vincent A. Nash Palaniswamy and team. Raghu (Raghunath) Koduvayur Rainer Dumke Ravuri Niranjan Jaya Mittal

#Quantum Precious! Clearly, Microsoft's #Majorona1 chip was this year's American Physical Society's Global Summit hero. Yes, the scientific community is rightly debating on many of these claims, but it is unified in congratulating Microsoft team on this breakthrough and the direction. How significant is this breakthrough? "In the same way that the invention of semiconductors made today’s smartphones, computers and electronics possible, topoconductors (a breakthrough type of material which can observe and control Majorana particles to produce more reliable and scalable qubits) and the new type of chip they enable offer a path to developing quantum systems that can scale to a million qubits and are capable of tackling the most complex industrial and societal problems" - Microsoft. It was also inspiring to meet Srinivas Prasad Suga and hear Microsoft's vision for quantum. It is going to be BIG! Raghu (Raghunath) Koduvayur Pic credit: Majorana hero image from Microsoft.

Was an honour to be a part of Singapore's quantum showcase and present our vision for quantum adoption at American Physical Society's Global Summit today in Anaheim, California. Thanks Jenny, Jing, and team for making us a part of the program. Missed this presentation? You can still meet Dario and Raghu (Raghunath) Koduvayur on Wednesday (19th March) at AQSolotl booth no. 267, or at the National Quantum Office's Singapore pavilion at 1530hrs. Harish, Rainer, Zi Siang Desmond T., Keok Tong Ling Patrick BORE