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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) generates frequent news as a company focused on quantum computing systems, software, and services. The company’s announcements highlight progress in annealing and gate-model quantum computing, hybrid-quantum solvers, and real-world customer deployments. News readers following QBTS can see how D-Wave reports on technology milestones, commercial engagements, and capital markets activity related to its quantum platforms.
Recent press releases describe breakthroughs such as scalable on-chip cryogenic control of gate-model qubits, which D-Wave believes is important for building commercially viable, scalable gate-model quantum computers. The company has also disclosed an agreement to acquire Quantum Circuits, Inc., a developer of error-corrected superconducting gate-model systems, through a merger agreement detailed in a Form 8-K. These items illustrate D-Wave’s efforts to advance both annealing and gate-model technologies.
D-Wave’s news flow also covers customer projects and partnerships, including a proof-of-concept with BASF that used a hybrid-quantum application to optimize manufacturing workflows in a liquid-filling facility, and collaborations with organizations in sectors such as aerospace, semiconductors, banking, and public safety. Additional releases describe participation in events like CES, SC, and the Qubits user conference, where the company showcases quantum-HPC integration, quantum-AI applications, and government and defense use cases.
Investors and observers can use this QBTS news page to track announcements on financial results, warrant redemptions, the formation of a U.S. government business unit, conference plans, and other material developments. Regularly reviewing D-Wave’s news helps readers understand how the company’s quantum technology, customer base, and strategic initiatives evolve over time.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has introduced service-level agreements (SLAs) for its Leap™ quantum cloud service customers transitioning to production applications. The company's Leap service, providing access to annealing quantum computers and hybrid solvers since 2018, has consistently exceeded 99.9% availability for its Solver API and quantum computers over the past two years.
Key highlights include:
- Nearly 200 million jobs run without scheduling or queue times
- Average job processing time of less than a second on the QPU
- 30% boost in processing speeds with recent enhancements
- 215% increase in job submissions over the past 12 months, totaling over 60 million
The SLAs aim to support the growing commercial adoption of quantum technology by ensuring reliability and accessibility for business-critical workflows.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) announced that CEO Dr. Alan Baratz will deliver a mainstage keynote at Yotta 2024 on October 9, 2024, in Las Vegas. The conference, focusing on digital infrastructure convergence, will feature Dr. Baratz discussing quantum computing's commercial adoption and its relationship with artificial intelligence.
Dr. Baratz will showcase how D-Wave's customers are integrating quantum solutions into existing infrastructures using the Leap™ real-time quantum cloud service. The presentation will include a live demonstration of quantum-optimized resource scheduling, highlighting the technology's applicability to various IT scenarios. This keynote aims to illustrate how quantum computing provides exponential speedup for complex computational tasks.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) and Japan Tobacco Inc.'s pharmaceutical division have announced a collaboration on a proof-of-concept project to leverage quantum computing and artificial intelligence in drug discovery. The project aims to use D-Wave's annealing quantum computing solutions to accelerate the speed and quality of training JT's AI-driven analysis systems for drug design.
The goal is to pioneer a new process for discovering 'first-in-class' pharmaceutical small compounds. JT's AI team will be supported by D-Wave's professional services experts. Dr. Masaru Tateno, CSO of JT's Pharmaceutical Research Center, expressed high expectations for the effectiveness of D-Wave's quantum technology in expanding the exploration space for pharmaceutical small compounds.
Following the proof-of-concept project, JT plans to further advance the developed Quantum AI-driven Drug Discovery analysis systems and potentially move quantum computing technology into production operations.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, has appointed Sophie Ames as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. With over 25 years of HR experience, Ames will lead the company's global human capital innovation strategy to support D-Wave's next growth phase. She will focus on strengthening connections between performance, people, and processes across the entire employee lifecycle engagement.
CEO Dr. Alan Baratz expressed excitement about leveraging Ames' expertise to scale teams and capabilities worldwide. Ames, who has held leadership roles in various international technology and services companies, will play a important role in building and differentiating D-Wave's employee value proposition in a competitive labor market. Her appointment comes as D-Wave experiences growing momentum in the era of commercial quantum computing.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) and Staque have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of annealing quantum computing across the Middle East. The collaboration aims to help customers develop and deploy quantum and hybrid quantum applications for enterprise optimization and AI problems.
The partnership will utilize D-Wave's quantum computers and hybrid solvers, accessible through the Leap™ quantum cloud service, to explore applications addressing complex challenges such as supply chain management, utility grid optimization, portfolio optimization, and port optimization.
This initiative aligns with Middle Eastern countries' focus on economic diversification beyond oil production, expanding into areas like logistics, financial services, and advanced technology. The partnership was unveiled at Qubits UAE in Dubai, showcasing quantum-powered business optimization use cases and advancements in quantum-fueled AI technology.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has announced the first-ever Qubits UAE 2024 quantum computing event in Dubai, scheduled for September 20. Co-organized with Staque and supported by SquareOne, the event will showcase 'success powered by quantum today' through real-world optimization use cases and progress in quantum-fueled AI technology.
The event aims to demonstrate the transformative potential of annealing quantum computing for both commercial and research endeavors in the UAE. It will feature curated content from D-Wave's flagship Qubits user conference, highlighting the transition of annealing quantum technology from exploration to enterprise use, capable of driving measurable impact for customers.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing, announced its participation in Info-Tech LIVE on September 17, 2024, in Las Vegas. Alexander Condello, D-Wave's director of algorithms, tools, and performance, will deliver a keynote speech at 4:10 p.m. PST. The presentation will focus on real-world hybrid-quantum use cases and how D-Wave's customers are integrating quantum technology into existing infrastructures.
The conference aligns with the theme "Exponential IT in Motion," highlighting the impact of quantum-powered optimization on various business processes. These include supply-chain management, scheduling, inventory management, and logistics. D-Wave's Leap™ real-time quantum cloud service offers immediate access to quantum solutions, addressing computationally complex problems faced by modern organizations.
D-Wave Quantum Inc., a leading quantum computing provider, has joined the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) as a corporate partner. The collaboration aims to advance quantum education, industry adoption, and research in materials science. D-Wave offers cloud access to its 5,000+-qubit annealing systems and is developing gate-based systems. The partnership aligns with CQE's mission to foster a Midwest-based quantum community and drive the quantum economy.
D-Wave's involvement extends to MxD, a Chicago-based digital manufacturing innovation center, where its technology can be applied to optimization problems in logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain management. This collaboration is part of a broader initiative, supported by Governor J.B. Pritzker, to boost quantum commercialization in the region.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing, announced its participation in the Quantum World Congress 2024, scheduled for Sept. 9-11 in Tysons, Virginia. The company will showcase its global leadership in quantum science and accelerating quantum computing adoption across sectors. Key highlights include:
1. Allison Schwartz's contribution to the 'Quantum & Sustainability' workshop on Sept. 9.
2. Dr. Andrew King's participation in panels on the Canadian quantum ecosystem and quantum advantage timeline on Sept. 10-11.
3. D-Wave's booth (#23) featuring demos and discussions on real-world problem-solving using quantum technology.
This participation comes amid growing interest in D-Wave's annealing quantum computing technology from various sectors, including a recent initiative with Davidson to bring a D-Wave Advantage™ system to Alabama.
NTT DOCOMO and D-Wave have successfully conducted a quantum optimization pilot that improved mobile network performance by 15%. Using D-Wave's annealing quantum computing solutions, DOCOMO reduced congestion at base stations by decreasing paging signals during peak calling times. The pilot demonstrated potential for increased efficiencies and lowered infrastructure costs.
Key highlights:
- D-Wave's hybrid solver completed the task in 40 seconds, compared to 27 hours for a general-purpose solver
- 15% reduction in paging signals allowed 1.2 times more terminals to be connected during high call volume periods
- DOCOMO plans to deploy the hybrid-quantum solution in production across its Japanese branch offices
- The company is exploring applications in finance, retail, traffic, logistics, and construction