Photonics stories
The USD $15 million order signals early commercial traction as the partners target lower-power, faster links between chips in AI data centres.
Customers in telecoms, vehicles and healthcare could gain faster, lower-power AI processing as the photonic system moves to order.
Businesses in Canada can now test quantum algorithms on a 12-qubit photonic machine through OVHcloud’s pay-as-you-go platform.
PsiQuantum links Nvidia CUDA-Q to its Construct toolkit, promising GPU-accelerated quantum simulations up to 450 times faster than CPUs.
Sticklers to unveil PRO360° Touchless Cleaner at ANGA COM 2026, targeting fast, automated fibre connector cleaning for high-volume networks.
Salience Labs unveils a 32-port all-optical switch for AI data centres, promising big latency and power cuts as rack densities surge.
Women are urged not to self-select out of STEM, as diverse skills and personalities are vital to drive innovation and challenge stereotypes.
Seagate begins volume shipments of Mozaic 4+ 44TB HAMR drives to hyperscalers, targeting exploding AI data storage and efficiency demands.
Taara has launched Lightbridge Pro, a 20 Gbps wireless optical system promising carrier-grade uptime via automatic, hitless backup switching.
Taara launches Lightbridge Pro, a 20 Gbps wireless optical backhaul platform promising five nines uptime with seamless fibre or RF failover.
Rising scam losses in Singapore are pushing police tech investment, as the pair plan forensic and AI tools to speed investigations.
The funding gives the Vancouver quantum group fresh capital to hit milestones, expand hiring and deepen partnerships as it pursues commercial-scale systems.
The move could help Canadian chipmakers keep more design and production work at home, boosting a sector that already supports thousands of jobs.
Ottawa hopes the move will draw private investment and speed access to wafer fabrication for Canadian firms in AI, quantum and defence.
Fewer Canadian startups attracted funding as late-stage deals swelled, with one USD $750 million Waabi round driving the quarter's total.
Researchers say light-based computing could curb rising electricity demand as AI and cloud services push data centres towards higher power use.
Room-temperature terahertz detectors could help Canada’s 6G networks gain more bandwidth, faster data and lower latency within years.
The touchless cleaner is aimed at reducing contamination risks in high-volume fibre networks, where poor end-face cleanliness can disrupt service.
European university spinouts now total EUR €370bn in value, with photonics and quantum science driving a surge in deep-tech commercialisation.
Crane Harbor backs Xanadu merger, paving way for Nasdaq, TSX debut and USD $302 million raise amid talks on CAD $390 million support.
