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SURF is exploring quantum networking technologies to understand how they can be applied. This is to ensure that Dutch researchers and teachers are well prepared to take full advantage of these emerging technologies.

Quantum security in education and research: awareness is there, action is needed

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Quantum security in education and research is still receiving little attention, even though quantum computing is set to have a major impact on the way we secure data using encryption. That is the…

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Quantum computing - Up to here and beyond episode 3: between hype and feasibility

What if quantum computing were suddenly to mature and transform our world at high speed? No theory, no distant future, but the question that defines everything: what if it really happens now? In this third episode, we look straight ahead together with experts.

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Quantum computing - Up to here and beyond - episode 2: From niche to commonplace

Quantum technology was once reserved for scientists and curious enthusiasts. Now it is making its way out of labs and attic rooms to a wider audience. In this 2nd episode, we talk about the current state of quantum computing.

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SURFsounds special Quantum computing - Up to here and beyond - episode 1: Noise and risk

Quantum computing. If it comes, it comes hard and fast... If... In this first episode, we look for the beginning. Niels dives back in time with Ronald de Wolf, professor of Theoretical Computer Science at the UvA and researcher at the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI).

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Tender for quantum computer in the Netherlands opened

The tender for the European quantum computer that SURF will host and manage has been opened. The system will be located at the Amsterdam Science Park, linked to the national supercomputer Snellius…

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What you need to know about... post-quantum cryptography

Can we still safely store and transmit data if there are fast quantum computers? No, not with current security. But that's where post-quantum cryptography offers a solution. Want to know what that is? Listen to the new episode now!

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What you need to know about... quantum key distribution

In this podcast, Wojciech Kozlowski, Senior Advisor and Lead Quantum Communication, talks all about quantum key distribution. How does this technology work? Why are we not using it yet? And, why do we need to keep an eye on this development?

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podcastopname in de SURFstudio met Niels Weijers en Wojciech Kozlowski

Quantum security in education and research: awareness is there, action is needed

Quantum computing - Up to here and beyond episode 3: between hype and feasibility

Quantum computing - Up to here and beyond - episode 2: From niche to commonplace

SURFsounds special Quantum computing - Up to here and beyond - episode 1: Noise and risk

Tender for quantum computer in the Netherlands opened

What you need to know about... post-quantum cryptography

What you need to know about... quantum key distribution

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