IonQ to Acquire AI-Software And Technology R&D Specialist – Seed Innovations
Insider Brief IonQ has agreed to acquire Seed Innovations to expand its software and AI capabilities and strengthen its enterprise-grade, full-stack quantum platform, with the transaction expected to close on January 30, 2026. Seed Innovations’ team will join IonQ’s Quantum Infrastructure business, applying expertise in machine learning, advanced software architecture, DevOps, and cloud migration to […]
NTT Group to Jointly Exhibit at MWC Barcelona 2026
Insider Brief The NTT Group will jointly exhibit at MWC Barcelona 2026 from March 2–5, marking its first combined exhibition in seven years. The group will present photonics-based technologies under its IOWN initiative, focusing on energy-efficient infrastructure, AI resilience, and optical quantum computing. NTT President and CEO Akira Shimada will deliver a keynote highlighting photonics-electronics […]
D-Wave Establishes Global Headquarters and R&D Hub in South Florida
Insider Brief D-Wave Quantum will relocate its global headquarters and establish a major U.S. R&D facility at Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC) in Florida. Florida Atlantic University committed $20 million to acquire and install D-Wave’s Advantage2 annealing quantum computer, strengthening regional quantum research capacity. The move positions South Florida as an emerging quantum technology hub […]
IonQ Finalizes Acquisition of Skyloom Global
Insider Brief IonQ has completed its acquisition of Skyloom Global, adding free-space optical and secure communications capabilities to its quantum networking roadmap. Skyloom’s lightwave-optics technology strengthens IonQ’s work in quantum networking, quantum key distribution, and distributed quantum entanglement. The acquisition expands IonQ’s ability to deliver end-to-end quantum-secure communications solutions for government, defense, and enterprise use […]
Xanadu Announces Filing of Form F-4, a Step Toward Potential Public Listing
Insider Brief Xanadu and Crane Harbor have publicly filed a joint Form F-4 with the SEC, advancing a proposed $3.1 billion business combination that could result in Xanadu becoming a publicly traded company. The registration statement, which follows a confidential draft submission in November 2025, includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and remains subject to SEC […]
D-Wave Signs $10 Million Two-Year QCaaS Contract with Fortune 100 Firm
Insider Brief D-Wave announced a $10 million, two-year Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) agreement with an unnamed Fortune 100 company to develop and deploy quantum-powered applications. The agreement involves collaboration using D-Wave’s annealing and gate-model quantum computing systems, along with related software and services. According to D-Wave, the deal reflects growing enterprise engagement with […]
Anduril and Davidson Work with D-Wave on Quantum-Assisted Defense Planning
Insider Brief D-Wave, Davidson Technologies, and Anduril are collaborating to develop quantum-classical hybrid applications for complex U.S. air and missile defense planning. In a proof-of-concept using real defense simulations, D-Wave’s Stride hybrid solver on the Advantage2 system outperformed classical-only approaches as scenario complexity increased. The hybrid approach delivered at least 10× faster time-to-solution, improved threat […]
Florida Atlantic University Signs $20 Million Agreement to Purchase Advantage2 Quantum Computer
Insider Brief D-Wave Quantum Inc. and Florida Atlantic University announced a $20 million agreement for FAU to purchase and install an Advantage2 annealing quantum computer, strengthening Florida’s position in quantum computing. The system, expected to be deployed in 2026, will support a broader collaboration on quantum education, research, workforce development, and applied innovation, potentially including […]
Rigetti’s Vision for the Future of Quantum Computing: What Makes This Company So Special?
In this interview, Dr. Subodh Kulkarni, President and CEO of Rigetti, shares insights into the company’s groundbreaking work in quantum computing. He discusses the challenges of scaling quantum systems, the advantages of superconducting qubits, and Rigetti’s innovative hybrid quantum-classical approach. Host Tom Zuber, Managing Partner of Zuber Lawler, asks about Rigetti’s contributions to the quantum […]
Silicon Dot Quantum Computing, Billions of Qubits, and Real-World Applications with Diraq
In this interview, Andrew Dzurak, CEO and Founder of Diraq, breaks down how silicon dot quantum computing is shaping the future of the industry in simple terms. Andrew shares Diraq’s roadmap toward a commercial product by 2029 and a utility-scale machine by 2033, highlighting potential applications in pharmaceuticals, finance, materials science, and climate solutions. The […]