Photonics stories
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
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Quantum Computing puts photonic NeuraWave edge AI card on sale for real-time inference, targeting low-power server use in telecoms and vehicles.
OVHcloud adds Quandela quantum computer to cloud platform
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OVHcloud adds Quandela's Belenos quantum computer to its cloud platform, giving users in Canada remote access to a 12-qubit photonic system.
6G in Canada: Terahertz research drives early work
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network infrastructure
Canada's 6G research pushes terahertz signals and room-temperature detectors as Ericsson backs a measured 'fast follower' rollout.
Xanadu Quantum to launch on TSX and NASDAQ this month
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Crane Harbor backs Xanadu merger, paving way for Nasdaq, TSX debut and USD $302 million raise amid talks on CAD $390 million support.
PsiQuantum links Construct to Nvidia CUDA-Q for faster sims
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PsiQuantum links Nvidia CUDA-Q to its Construct toolkit, promising GPU-accelerated quantum simulations up to 450 times faster than CPUs.
Salience Labs debuts all-optical switch for AI hubs
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Salience Labs unveils a 32-port all-optical switch for AI data centres, promising big latency and power cuts as rack densities surge.
Don't rule yourself out of a career in STEM
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Women are urged not to self-select out of STEM, as diverse skills and personalities are vital to drive innovation and challenge stereotypes.
Seagate's Mozaic 4+ HAMR drives target AI data surge
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Seagate begins volume shipments of Mozaic 4+ 44TB HAMR drives to hyperscalers, targeting exploding AI data storage and efficiency demands.
Taara unveils Lightbridge Pro for carrier-grade links
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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network infrastructure
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Taara has launched Lightbridge Pro, a 20 Gbps wireless optical system promising carrier-grade uptime via automatic, hitless backup switching.
Taara unveils Lightbridge Pro for five nines backhaul
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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network infrastructure
Taara launches Lightbridge Pro, a 20 Gbps wireless optical backhaul platform promising five nines uptime with seamless fibre or RF failover.
Firgun backs Quantum Elements in quantum software bet
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Firgun backs Los Angeles quantum start-up Quantum Elements to scale its AI-powered Constellation software platform for circuit design.
Firgun backs Photonic from its $250m fund
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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microsoft
Firgun's debut quantum fund deal backs Canada's Photonic from its $250m pot, deepening cross-border UK-North America ties.
Photonic & Telus achieve quantum teleportation trial
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Photonic and Telus teleport quantum data over 30km of live Vancouver fibre, marking a milestone for future quantum-secure networks.
SPhotonix adds senior hires to scale 5D optical memory
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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SPhotonix taps Project Silica talent and optics veteran to scale 5D glass memory and advanced optics after an oversubscribed USD $4.5 million pre-seed.
Xanadu targets quantum data centre in Toronto ahead of IPO
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Canadian quantum firm Xanadu says its first quantum data centre in Toronto could cut energy use dramatically for complex AI workloads.
Here are the four firms feds back with $92M quantum investment
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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quantum computing
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it industry
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r&d
Canada is investing CAD $92M in four quantum start-ups to speed up fault-tolerant computing for industrial and defence uses.
Nutanix & Nvidia build unified AI stack for enterprises
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
Nutanix and Nvidia unveil a unified AI stack to speed enterprises from pilot to production, promising simpler, scalable “AI factory” deployments.
Canada launches CAD $92M quantum tech defence initiative
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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quantum computing
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it industry
Canada unveils new quantum tech scheme to bolster defence, keep top firms at home and turn early research gains into strategic clout.
NTT & OptQC to build million-qubit optical quantum computer
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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quantum computing
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temperature management
NTT and OptQC will collaborate to develop a 1-million-qubit optical quantum computer operating at room temperature by 2030, targeting complex industrial challenges.
Apple unveils iPhone Air, its thinnest & lightest smartphone
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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clean technologies
Apple launches the iPhone Air, its thinnest and lightest smartphone yet, featuring a titanium frame and enhanced durability starting at AUD $1,799.