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NEC reportedly exits quantum computing hardware development, shifts focus to applications

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NEC has reportedly ceased development of quantum computing hardware, according to a Diamond Online report cited by Tom's Hardware. The company, which was an early pioneer in superconducting qubit technology, is said to have ended its physical machine development in March 2026. However, NEC states it will continue to explore practical applications and industrialization of quantum technologies, focusing on software, algorithms, and customer projects rather than processor design and system building. This move sees some of its researchers transferring to rival Fujitsu, which is actively investing in and developing its own quantum computing capabilities. AI

IMPACT Shifts focus from hardware to applications, potentially impacting the pace of quantum computing adoption.

RANK_REASON Company decision to exit a major technology hardware development area. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Anton Shilov ·

    NEC has quietly quit quantum computing hardware development, report claims — company says it will continue to evaluate practical applications and industrialization of quantum technologies

    NEC reportedly quits development of quantum computers, but plans to explore practical applications for such systems.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    NEC has quietly quit quantum computing hardware development, report claims — company says it will continue to evaluate practical applications and industrializat

    NEC has quietly quit quantum computing hardware development, report claims — company says it will continue to evaluate practical applications and industrialization of quantum technologies NEC reportedly quits development of quantum computers, but plans to explore practical applic…

    LINKS tomshardware.com/…/nec-has-quietly-quit-q… tomshardware.com/tech-industry

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