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Monitoring a Quantum Network on AWS

Integrating Quantum Telemetry into AWS Monitoring Systems

As quantum-secured networks become more prevalent, ensuring operational visibility is essential. This post walks through how telemetry from quantum key distribution (QKD) systems can be surfaced using native AWS monitoring tools like CloudWatch and EventBridge, creating a seamless observability experience for quantum infrastructure operators.

#quantum #networking #monitoring

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Managing Braket Experiment Costs

Cost Control Strategies for Quantum Computing with Amazon Braket

Quantum computing on AWS brings unprecedented flexibility—but also complexity in billing. Learn how to understand and manage the cost of experiments using tools like billing alerts, consolidated usage dashboards, and best practices for simulator and QPU usage that align with budget-conscious research and development goals.

#braket #cost #optimization

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Local Setup for Braket

Setting Up a Local Quantum Development Environment

For researchers and developers working on quantum applications, having a reproducible local setup is critical. This post outlines a step-by-step guide to configuring Amazon Braket SDK locally with Python, Docker, and Jupyter, enabling simulation workflows before moving to the cloud for scaled runs.

#braket #development #local

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China Quantum Race

How China’s Strategic Investments Are Shaping the Quantum Frontier

China is making headlines by leading in large-scale quantum deployments. From satellite-enabled QKD to regional fiber-secured networks, this article analyzes China’s approach, funding priorities, and what the global tech community should understand about the country’s long-term goals in the quantum arms race.

#quantum #china #geopolitics

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Quantum Secured Network

Deploying Quantum-Secured Metro Networks Using Hybrid Cryptography

Explore how hybrid cryptographic models are being deployed in real metropolitan fiber networks to secure data from evolving threats. This case study highlights how QKD and PQC are combined to protect mission-critical links in telecom and public sector settings.

#qkd #pqc #metro #deployment

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Cross Region Braket Environment

Building Cross-Region Quantum Workloads on AWS

Organizations operating in regulated environments may require strict network isolation and data residency controls. This post introduces a pattern for building cross-region private Braket environments using VPC peering and secure routing to isolate experiments across AWS regions.

#braket #networking #vpc #multi-region

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Quantum Money

Quantum Money: The Future of Unforgeable Currency

This article dives into the fascinating concept of quantum money—tokens that leverage the no-cloning theorem to prevent duplication. It explains how quantum cryptographic primitives may one day form the foundation for trustless, tamper-proof digital transactions.

#quantum #money #cryptography

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Quantum Bacterium

The Quantum Bacterium: Blurring the Line Between Physics and Life

Could biological systems exploit quantum mechanics? This speculative but insightful piece examines emerging theories around coherence in living organisms, and what it would mean if even bacteria could perform quantum-like processes.

#quantum #biology #speculation

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Optical Fiber Losses

Unraveling Optical Fiber Losses in Quantum Networks

Quantum networks rely on photons, and photons don’t always make it to their destination. This deep-dive explains the causes of optical losses, their impact on QKD performance, and engineering approaches to improve transmission efficiency over long distances.

#quantum #fiber #losses #QKD

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Quantum Computer Designs

7 Competing Designs for Universal Quantum Computers

Which quantum architecture will win? Superconducting circuits, trapped ions, neutral atoms, topological qubits, and more are battling to become the foundation of the future quantum computer. This article compares them all and outlines key trade-offs in scalability, coherence, and manufacturability.

#quantum #architecture #comparison

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