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Orange Business and Cisco Launch Post-Quantum Cryptography-Secured Networks
Orange Business and Cisco announced collaboration on Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)-secured solutions over Orange's global network, protecting enterprises and public sector from future quantum attacks. This targets long-term security for network traffic amid rising quantum threats.
The launch emphasizes quantum-safe infrastructure for critical operations.
Pasqal Delivers 140-Qubit Neutral Atom Quantum Computer to Italy’s CINECA
Pasqal delivered a 140-qubit neutral atom quantum processing unit (QPU) to CINECA in Bologna, Italy, enhancing the supercomputing center's capabilities. CINECA, part of Italy’s high-performance computing and quantum research network, now hosts this advanced system.
This deployment boosts quantum computing access for research.
Quantonation Closes €220 Million Quantum Fund
Paris-based Quantonation closed a €220 million fund targeting quantum infrastructure and error correction technologies. The fund supports scaling quantum tech amid ecosystem growth.
It positions France as a quantum investment hub.
Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro Achieves 2.5x Reasoning Improvement
Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro preview on February 19, 2026, scored 77.1% on ARC-AGI-2 benchmarks, a 2.5x leap in complex reasoning. It excels in multimodal tasks with text, images, and video for data analysis and recommendations.
This advances autonomous AI for enterprise applications.
AI Discovers 25 High-Temperature Magnetic Materials
University of New Hampshire researchers used AI on February 19, 2026, to identify 25 new high-temperature magnetic compounds from 67,573 entries, enabling rare-earth-free EVs and clean tech. This breakthrough reduces dependency on scarce materials.
Applications span motors, generators, and sustainable energy.
HCLTech Leads AI-Native Telecom Discussions at MWC 2026
HCLTech will showcase AI-native architectures for telecom at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026, with leaders from Microsoft, Nokia, and others. Sessions cover autonomous operations, platform-driven experiences, and a survey on AI priorities.
It highlights ecosystem collaboration for TMT growth.
PwC: Industrial Manufacturers to Double Automation by 2030
PwC's February 27, 2026, outlook shows 50% of manufacturers expect high automation of key processes by 2030, up from 18%, driven by AI and robotics. Focus areas include production (76%) and product design (72%).
Goals emphasize growth and productivity gains.
Block Lays Off 4,000 Staff Citing AI Efficiency Gains
Fintech firm Block cut 4,000 of 10,000 jobs on February 27, 2026, attributing it to AI-driven profitability, boosting shares over 20%. CEO Jack Dorsey highlighted AI as key to efficiency.
Q4 gross profit rose 24% year-over-year.
Welinq and Pasqal Advance Networked Quantum Computing
Welinq and Pasqal strengthened collaboration for networked quantum computing using neutral-atom processors, aiming for scalable data center architectures. This aligns quantum computing and networking for rapid deployment.
It targets interconnected quantum systems.
SEALSQ and Lattice Partner on Post-Quantum FPGA Security
SEALSQ partnered with Lattice Semiconductor to integrate TPM-based post-quantum security into FPGAs for edge computing and high-stakes environments. This addresses quantum threats in mission-critical applications.
It enhances hardware security resilience.
Real-Time Qubit Fluctuation Monitoring Breakthrough
Researchers developed a system tracking qubit changes 100 times faster than before, using FPGA hardware to identify 'good' to 'bad' shifts instantly. This aids stabilizing and scaling quantum processors.
It enables real-time performance monitoring.
Deloitte Declares 'AI Goes Physical' in 2026 Trends
Deloitte's Tech Trends 2026 highlights AI convergence with robotics for real-world autonomy, echoed by Gartner's top trend on Physical AI. Advances power robots, drones, and smart equipment.
February updates include Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Gemini gains.