D-Wave Quantum Inc. - QBTS STOCK NEWS

D-Wave Quantum, the first commercial supplier of quantum computers, reported significant growth in its quantum training courses for the first half of 2024.

Enrollments in the “Quantum Programming Core” course surged by 53%, while total enrollments, including the “Foundations for Quantum Programming” course, increased by 85% compared to the same period in 2023.

This growth reflects the rising global demand for quantum computing skills, driven by increasing adoption of D-Wave technology. Meanwhile, a McKinsey report predicts a shortage of skilled quantum computing professionals, with less than half of job openings expected to be filled by 2025.

D-Wave's initiative, which includes the Leap quantum cloud service accessible in 42 countries, aims to equip professionals with practical quantum computing skills, emphasizing real-world applications.

Nearly 90% of students recommend D-Wave’s courses for their practical approach and ease of understanding.

Zapata AI and D-Wave Quantum have expanded their partnership to advance the development and delivery of integrated quantum and generative AI solutions on D-Wave's Leap cloud platform.

Leveraging Zapata's Universal Generative AI software and D-Wave's quantum computing capabilities, the collaboration aims to enhance model training efficiency, performance, and energy efficiency.

This agreement includes a one-year Enterprise subscription license to Zapata's Orquestra platform and support for use case research and application piloting.

D-Wave Quantum announced a visit by B.C. officials to its Quantum Engineering Center in Burnaby, showcasing advancements in quantum technology and the expansion of the Quantum Algorithm Institute's training program. The visit featured Jagrup Brar, B.C. Minister of State for Trade, and Janet Routledge, B.C. Parliamentary Secretary for Labour. They were briefed on D-Wave's recent developments in quantum hardware and software, including the latest hybrid quantum solver and new qubit architecture. The expanded training program aims to provide Canadian students and researchers with access to D-Wave's Leap quantum cloud service to foster a quantum-ready workforce. D-Wave highlighted real-world applications of their technology, such as e-commerce driver scheduling and public sector problem-solving. The officials praised D-Wave’s contributions to innovation and job creation in British Columbia, as well as its global impact on the quantum industry.

D-Wave, a leading quantum computing company, has been nominated as a finalist for the GameChanger Ambition category at the 2024 Technology Impact Awards by the BC Tech Association. The awards recognize companies that use technology to solve significant problems and make a substantial impact. Winners will be announced at a gala on October 23, 2024. D-Wave's achievements in quantum technology, including advancements in supply-chain management, sustainability, drug discovery, and logistics optimization, were highlighted. The company is also involved in research on quantum-powered artificial intelligence and training programs for a quantum-ready workforce.

D-Wave Quantum has released a study showing a significant expected return on investment (ROI) from quantum computing. Surveying over 300 commercial quantum computing decision-makers in the US and EU, the findings reveal that 21% plan to use quantum computing at a production level within 12-18 months. This is a 50% increase from two years ago. Businesses foresee a combined potential financial impact of up to $51.5 billion, with individual organizations anticipating a 10 to 20 times ROI. Key areas poised for improvement include business process efficiencies, revenue enhancement, and innovation. The study was announced at D-Wave's Qubits 2024 user conference.

D-Wave Quantum announced the deployment of its second US-based Advantage quantum computer at Davidson Technologies' new global headquarters in Huntsville, AL. This system is expected to be the first in the U.S. certified for sensitive applications using annealing quantum computing. Initially, it will be accessible via Leap, D-Wave’s quantum cloud service, to customers in select countries.

Once a secure facility is established, the system may be dedicated exclusively to sensitive application development and operations. This deployment aims to enhance quantum computing adoption among government agencies, emphasizing national security applications. Davidson Technologies will provide government customers with unparalleled access to this advanced technology.

D-Wave Quantum has launched a new hybrid quantum solver for nonlinear programs at its Qubits 2024 user conference. Available via D-Wave’s Leap™ quantum cloud service, the solver supports up to two million variables, significantly enhancing the problem-solving capacity over previous models. This tool aids industries in tackling complex optimization issues in workforce management, manufacturing, and logistics. Benchmarking studies show a tenfold increase in problem size capacity compared to earlier solvers. The new hybrid solver is part of D-Wave's aggressive go-to-market strategy, aimed at boosting operational efficiency and reducing costs. The company has observed a near doubling in the use of its hybrid solver portfolio over the past year, reflecting heightened market demand for quantum optimization solutions.

D-Wave Quantum has extended its collaboration with Aramco Europe to optimize geophysical problems using quantum computing. The Aramco Research Center in Delft has been working with D-Wave for two years, utilizing their quantum technologies for complex seismic imaging. This process involves mapping geological strata using vast amounts of seismic data. D-Wave's quantum computers and Leap™ cloud service have enabled the creation of initial subsurface maps. The goal is to process a terabyte of data by 2024. The collaboration has already demonstrated performance gains over classical computing in both time and scale. Aramco is looking forward to expanding this work to further leverage the benefits of D-Wave's Advantage2TM system.

D-Wave Quantum, a pioneer in quantum computing and the first commercial provider of quantum computers, participated in a fireside chat at the 19th Annual Needham Technology, Media, and Consumer Conference. The discussion featured CEO Dr. Alan Baratz and CFO John Markovich, moderated by Needham senior analyst Quinn Bolton. Topics covered included D-Wave's leadership in the quantum computing sector, advancements in annealing technology, and real-world commercial applications of their solutions for complex optimization problems. The recording is available on their Investor Relations site.