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Cracking the Code: The Quantum Computing Boom and Its $1 Trillion Economic Impact

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VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The threat of a cyberattack has never been higher, and it looks like it may be getting worse. According to an alarming new report from Amazon’s Chief Information Security Officer, the retail and computing giant is experiencing nearly 1 billion cyber threats per day. As per the report, the claim is that cyber criminals have embraced Artificial Intelligence (AI), forcing enterprises to drastically scale up their threat-intelligence capabilities. But the biggest threat hasn’t fully arrived yet, which cyber experts have dubbed “Q-Day”, marking the turning point when cybercriminals will have access to quantum computing, essentially giving them the power to crack passwords and encryption in a tiny fraction of the time it takes now. The market reacted swiftly to an announcement from Amazon Web Services launching its quantum-computing advisory program, and sending shares of quantum-computing companies soaring in the process. Behind the scenes, these quantum developers are emerging with several developments coming from top players in the space, including from Scope Technologies Corp. (CSE: SCPE) (OTCQB: SCPCF), D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO), Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (NASDAQ: QUBT), and Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGTI, RGTIW).

The article continued: Experts in the space are projecting a $1 trillion economic impact from quantum computing by 2035. Analysts at The Business Research Company have estimated that the Global Enterprise Quantum Computing Market is set for an explosive 29.7% CAGR, hitting $10.83 billion as early as 2028.

One of the emerging players is Scope Technologies Corp. (CSE: SCPE) (OTCQB: SCPCF), a pioneering technology company specializing in quantum security and machine learning (ML), which recently announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Global Care Innovations Inc. (GCI) and BitLab, for a strategic partnership aims to deliver both quantum-secure data solutions and advanced AI-powered tools to healthcare providers across North America.

The announcement comes on the heels of Scope launching its subscription model for round-trip encrypted, quantum-resilient cloud storage not only for businesses, but for individuals as well.

But with the new strategic partnership in place, Scope is set to prove its ability to enhance patient care through its cutting-edge technology, and cement its position towards becoming a leader in secure technology applications for critical sectors like healthcare.

“This partnership with GCI and BitLab marks a significant step forward in our mission to secure sensitive health information against both current and future cyber threats,” said James Young, CEO of Scope Technologies. “Our collaboration combines robust quantum security with innovative AI solutions, empowering healthcare providers to protect patient data while improving diagnostics and treatment options through advanced AI.”

Under the LOI’s proposed terms, GCI will license Scope’s QSE suite of quantum-resistant encryption and decentralized storage solutions, providing HIPAA-compliant, secure data management for healthcare organizations. Additionally, BitLab, a Toronto-based technology innovation lab, will serve as the primary development partner, to leverage Scope’s visual recognition and neural network technologies and create tailored AI applications that meet the unique needs of each healthcare provider.

“Scope’s technology aligns perfectly with our vision of transforming healthcare through AI-driven solutions and secure data management,” said Dr. Ragui Ibrahim, CEO of GCI. “This partnership enables us to expand our offerings to healthcare providers, ensuring that data is safeguarded both today and as we move into a quantum-powered future.”

The collaboration’s AI focus will enable healthcare providers to leverage Scope’s visual recognition and annotation technology in multiple applications, developed by BitLab to improve diagnostics, streamline patient care, and enhance health outcomes. From AI-powered diagnostic tools to personalized treatment recommendations, Scope’s technology offers a scalable foundation for various healthcare innovations, all underpinned by quantum-secure data storage to ensure patient data remains protected.

On the quantum security side, GCI will integrate Scope’s QSE platform to offer both quantum-resistant data backups and individual patient data vaults, designed to meet or exceed regulatory standards for data protection. The transaction is subject to the parties entering into a definitive agreement.

“Our focus at BitLab is on delivering scalable, innovative solutions in AI and MedTech,” said Shoukri Kattan, CEO of BitLab. “By integrating Scope’s advanced AI and quantum security capabilities, we’re setting new benchmarks for healthcare technology and improving the quality of care across the sector.”

With the launch of Scope Technologies’ new subscription model, individuals and small businesses now have full access to Scope’s quantum resilient round-trip encrypted and quantum resilient decentralized cloud storage solutions. Now with Scope’s QSE (Quantum Security Entropy) platform, individuals and small businesses can leverage the same advanced encryption and decentralized storage infrastructure that Scope delivers to mid-sized and enterprise clients, ensuring their data remains safe from current and future cyber threats.

The platform is designed for seamless scalability, allowing users to expand their storage and security needs as they grow, without compromising performance or protection.

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In other industry developments and happenings in the market include:

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, recently announced its participation in the recent Quantum Technologies Forum hosted by the University of Southern California (USC). At the event, D-Wave presented the latest advancements in its annealing quantum computing technology and highlighted real-world use cases from both commercial and research customers. D-Wave’s participation at the event reflects the company’s longstanding relationship with USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering, dating back to 2022 when USC became the first organization in the U.S. to host a D-Wage Advantage annealing quantum computing system.

“Our quantum system at USC plays an important role in supporting the university’s efforts to serve as an epicenter of quantum research and education,” said Lorenzo Martinelli, Chief Revenue Officer at D-Wave. “Our 5,000+ qubit quantum computer – currently the world’s largest quantum computer – gives enterprise users, researchers and public sector organizations incredibly powerful computational capabilities for solving complex problems, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with USC to advance scientific progress and business transformation.”

Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO), a pioneer in end-to-end data management solutions designed for the AI era, recently announced the launch of its new product DXi9200—the latest generation of its highly successful, flagship DXi9000 Series hybrid (flash + dense disk) data protection appliances, designed for scalable, efficient backup and recovery services for large organizations.

With the continuing threat of ransomware attacks, organizations need to take a comprehensive and proactive approach to secure their data and data copies, continuously validate recovery operations, and quickly recover in case of attack. As the industry’s most scalable, feature-rich, and efficient data protection appliance, the DXi9200 meets these challenges head on.

“The DXi9200 is a powerful new solution for strengthening any organization’s cyber resilience,” said Sanam Mittal, Vice President, DXi. “Coupled with highly optimized data reduction, replication, and cloud tiering, plus all-inclusive software, capacity-on-demand licensing, and Flexible as-a-Service subscription service options, the DXi9200 dramatically lowers costs and increases IT efficiency. DXi9200 is the ideal choice for enterprise backup and recovery services, consolidation of offsite immutable copies for disaster recovery and long-term retention, and as the central hub of modern edge-core-cloud data protection fabrics.”

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (NASDAQ: QUBT), an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, recently announced it had received its second purchase order for its thin film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic chip foundry from the University of Texas at Austin. The order will support the research efforts of the University’s RF Acoustic Microsystem Group and is part of the QCi Foundry’s pilot launch program, with fulfillment expected in Q1 2025.

“This strategic collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin underscores the expanding capabilities and commercial viability of the QCi Foundry, which has been designed to meet the increasing demand for signal processing, sensing, and computing applications as well as advanced acoustic systems for volume deployment,” said Dr. William McGann, CEP at QCi. “We are excited to support the University’s innovative research, and this collaboration further highlights the growing recognition of TFLN as a critical driver in the future of telecom, datacom, and quantum markets.”

Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGTI, RGTIW), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, coming off of a keynote presentation at SEMICON Europa 2024, recently announced the successful completion of a $100 million at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program. Rigetti intends to use the funds generated by the ATM Program for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes, including continuing to focus on its strategy as a leader in superconducting quantum computing and continuing to work to improve its 2-qubit gate fidelity and scale towards higher qubit count systems.

“We are pleased to see the enthusiasm for the quantum computing sector and our company,” said Dr. Subodh Kulkarni, CEO of Rigetti. “We are seeing a great deal of interest from national labs and academic institutions for on-premises quantum computers to pursue hands-on R&D. As the technology continues to improve and more quantum applications are developed we expect to see increasingly more interest from industry and the private sector. Rigetti’s system gate speeds consistently achieve an active duration of 60-80ns, which is several orders of magnitude faster than other modalities such as ion traps and neutral atoms.”

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Quarterhill Awarded High-Speed Weigh-In-Motion Prescreening Contract in Belgium

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The new WIM station will assist Brussels Mobility in achieving its goals of improving road safety and creating a fair regulatory environment by reducing the number of overloaded vehicles on the roads of the Brussels region.Traffic data provided by the system will support Brussels Mobility’s mission to foster economic growth and improve quality of life through the development of transport infrastructure.

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Quarterhill Inc. (“Quarterhill” or the “Company”) (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), announced today a contract to provide weigh-in-motion (“WIM”) technology to Brussels Mobility through a joint project with Belgium-based technology integrator Jacops NV (“Jacops”). Quarterhill will be responsible for the design and supply of the WIM subsystem, technical support, and training. Quarterhill will also provide Jacops with the software necessary for commercial vehicle monitoring and enforcement.

Quarterhill will supply the WIM system for the Brussels-Capital Region weigh station, which will be used to pre-select overloaded vehicles for enforcement. The dynamic weighing station will promote and improve the efficiency of inspections by screening vehicles at highway speeds in advance of the law enforcement inspection site. In addition, the weigh station will generate data that provides an accurate, real-time picture of the vehicles on the E19 highway.

The system’s goal is to reduce the number of overloaded vehicles on the Brussels Region’s roads. Overloading causes many problems, such as rapid road deterioration, more serious accidents, and unfair competition between transport companies. Quarterhill’s technology mitigates these issues by screening for overweight vehicles while optimizing the use of enforcement resources.

“We are excited at the prospect of introducing our advanced enforcement technology to Brussels Mobility and expanding our presence in Europe,” said Chuck Myers, CEO of Quarterhill. “Together with Jacops, we will deploy a state-of-the-art high-speed WIM system that will make Belgian roads safer and more sustainable. We have a longstanding relationship with Jacops as a customer for our microwave sensor products, and this project demonstrates how having a broad portfolio of traffic technologies and established relationships with traffic system integrators leads to further opportunities.”

The weigh station will monitor four lanes of one-way traffic on the highway and record data on vehicle classification and vehicle tax without impeding traffic. An overview camera provides images to help enforcement personnel clearly identify vehicles flagged by the system. An Automated Number Plate Reader system will photograph, recognize, store, process, and transmit the number plates of vehicles approaching the dynamic weighing station.

Quarterhill’s iSINC WIM controller was selected for the project as it offers preselection of overweight vehicles, creates comprehensive vehicle records, classifies vehicles, and meets the desired standards for continual uptime monitoring and ease of service. iSINC’s versatility allows it to control a wide array of sensors, cameras, dimensioning systems, communication systems, and custom equipment.

WIM sensors that comply with the accuracies outlined in the Nmi International WIM standard Specification and test procedures for WIM Systems will be installed at the site. The WIM sensors meet the lane width specifications and provide high durability, stable output over time, and IP68 water resistance.

Quarterhill will advise Jacops on the design and placement of the WIM system components to ensure optimal operation, including onsite technical support for installation, testing, and initial calibration. Quarterhill will also provide Jacops with thorough training on the WIM components and system calibration. Over the 2-year warranty period, Quarterhill will provide remote diagnostics and technical support to ensure continuous uptime and optimal performance.

“This project shows that Quarterhill’s technology is well suited to the precise needs of European agencies. We are set to elevate road safety and integrity in the region, reinforcing our expanding footprint in this important market,” stated Heimo Haub, Managing Director, Quarterhill Europe.

About Quarterhill
Quarterhill is a leading provider of tolling and enforcement solutions in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) industry. Our goal is technology-driven global leadership in ITS, via organic growth of our tolling and enforcement businesses, and by continuing an acquisition-oriented investment strategy that capitalizes on attractive growth opportunities within ITS and its adjacent markets. Quarterhill is listed on the TSX under the symbol QTRH and on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol QTRHF. For more information: www.quarterhill.com.

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ez1099 2024 Edition Tax Preparation Software for 2025 Tax Season Is Available for Electronic Filing

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REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Designed for US business owners, tax professionals and entrepreneurs, the latest ez1099 tax form software from Halfpricesoft.com is easy to navigate and streamline processing unlimited forms for multiple companies for one flat rate.  The latest edition of ez1099 supports paper form printing, pdf printing and efile feature. It also comes with a recipient data import feature from the spreadsheet and QuickBooks IIF file.

 

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The New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute Enters Agreement to Accelerate Precision Drug Discovery for Neurodegenerative Disease

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Partnership Will Harness NYSCF’s Automated Cell Culture Systems and Artificial Intelligence Capabilities to Study Disease at an Unprecedented Cellular Level

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute today announced they have entered into an agreement with Janssen Research & Development, LLC, a Johnson & Johnson company, to use NYSCF’s AI-powered platform for drug discovery to target neurodegenerative disease. This initiative brings together NYSCF’s advanced robotic systems for stem cell research and J&J’s expertise in drug discovery and data science to unlock novel disease insights and accelerate the development of more effective and tailored treatments.

NYSCF has developed proprietary automation technology that enables large-scale, reproducible disease modeling and drug screening using patient-derived stem cells. By combining high-content cell imaging with machine learning-driven analysis, NYSCF’s platform can reveal previously undiscovered disease phenotypes and therapeutic targets leading to the development of novel therapeutic approaches. This versatile platform is adaptable to a wide range of cell types and diseases, making it uniquely positioned to advance precision medicine for patients.

“This work with Johnson & Johnson allows us to integrate our cutting-edge stem cell automation and AI platform with their deep expertise in therapeutic development,” said Jennifer J. Raab, President and CEO of NYSCF. “Together, we look forward to accelerating the discovery of innovative treatments for patients affected by devastating neurodegenerative disease.”

About The New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute
The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute is an independent non-profit organization accelerating cures and better treatments for patients through stem cell research. The NYSCF Research Institute is an acknowledged world leader in stem cell research and in the development of pioneering stem cell technologies, including the NYSCF Global Stem Cell Array®, which is used to create cell lines for laboratories around the globe. NYSCF focuses on translational research in an accelerator model designed to overcome barriers that slow discovery and replace silos with collaboration. For more information, visit nyscf.org.

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