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Technology that will disrupt current systems needs careful planning
Researchers take aim at tech company for declaring computing milestone
Researchers say their quantum computer has calculated an impossible problem for ordinary machines
Scientists are mining mathematics for ‘hard problems’ from which to concoct new algorithms
New start-up aims to create commercial quantum computer within 5 years
Powerful new system could eventually leave today’s machines in the dust
New computer is designed for scientific and commercial uses
Our writer sets out to understand the mysterious technology. Here is what he learnt
The quantum threat comes just as the internet of things and 5G mobile connectivity are arriving, with higher security requirements
Chinese tech group aims to bring its first AI chips to market next year
With potential uses in healthcare and finance, the technology promises to revolutionise computing
Practical quantum machines are likely to arrive much sooner than expected
Creating a new molecule bodes well for the future of quantum computing
Tech revolution’s promise ranges from online encryption to modelling new molecules
Companies set to give big boost to potentially revolutionary technology
Major hedge funds start to experiment with quantum computing as quant investing evolves
Problem is to persuade developers to make programs for machines that don’t yet exist
Quantum transmission marks big step in next generation communications
Businesses set to spend $100bn on protection by 2020
Quantum computers will solve problems that conventional computers never could
As Beijing pushes to be self-sufficient, rivals see security and competition threats
Tech group works on signing deals with customers for access to experimental system
Scientists say machine could solve problems beyond conventional electronics
Technology group says system can help manage complex logistics and detect cyber crime
