Quantum Networks: Cisco Software Boosts Classical Tech

In the drive to make a practical quantum computer, researchers are developing bigger and better quantum networks—ones with capabilities that will complement and enhance quantum computing. Put another way, building a functioning quantum network that can exchange many qubits securely, over long distances, could be a useful end goal completely apart from the quantum computer race.

In that vein, Cisco launched a quantum networking software system on 25 September. The networking giant’s technology could…