Canadian quantum computing firm Photonic has raised $100 million for its all-silicon quantum computing platform, with Microsoft joining as a new partner. The two companies will co-develop quantum networking solutions, as Photonic's innovative approach to quantum computing garners praise as a "breakthrough" in the field. Photonic's technique involves building quantum computers using silicon spin qubits with a spin-photon interface, allowing for more advanced quantum computations. The partnership with Microsoft aims to bring a fault-tolerant, fully-functional quantum networking system to market within the next five years.