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Japan's biggest carrier adds second D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS) quantum app

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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) reported that NTT DOCOMO, Japan’s largest mobile operator with more than 93 million subscriptions, has deployed a second D-Wave-powered quantum computing application in production network operations. This new application optimizes tracking area lists (TA-Lists) to manage wireless network signaling load.

The deployment reduced the daily peak volume of location registration signals by 65.3% and paging signals by 7.0%, and is used in DOCOMO’s network planning and day-to-day operations. In a representative problem involving 333 base stations, three TA-Lists and nine tracking areas, the quantum optimization completed in approximately five minutes. D-Wave highlights this as evidence that its annealing quantum technology can support practical, production-grade telecom network optimization.

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The August 18 Form 8-K presents DOCOMO’s second production application as an Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure, but the company states that the information is furnished—not filed under Section 18—and is not incorporated into other filings unless specifically referenced.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
DOCOMO subscriptions more than 93 million subscriptions Scale of NTT DOCOMO’s mobile customer base
Location registration signal reduction 65.3% Reduction at the daily peak from the new DOCOMO application
Paging signal reduction 7.0% Reduction in paging signals from the new DOCOMO application
Base stations in sample problem 333 base stations Representative optimization problem size for DOCOMO deployment
TA-Lists in sample problem three TA-Lists Number of tracking area lists in representative optimization problem
Tracking areas in sample problem nine tracking areas Network topology for representative optimization problem
Optimization time approximately five minutes Time to complete optimization in representative DOCOMO problem
Leap cloud availability 99.9% availability and uptime Stated service level for D-Wave’s Leap quantum cloud service
annealing quantum computing technical
"demonstrate how D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing technology can help operators"
A form of quantum computing that finds good solutions to hard optimization problems by slowly steering a system toward its lowest‑energy configuration, much like gently cooling molten metal so it settles into a stable shape. It matters to investors because, for certain tasks such as portfolio optimization, logistics routing or risk modeling, it promises faster or better results than conventional computers—potentially lowering costs or creating competitive advantage—though its benefits are problem‑specific and not universal.
gate-model systems technical
"providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services"
A gate-model system is a staged decision framework that breaks a project into sequential milestones or “gates,” where specific criteria must be met before work can continue to the next phase. For investors, these gates act like quality checkpoints or building inspections: passing a gate lowers technical, regulatory or commercial risk and can trigger continued funding or positive value changes, while failing a gate can delay or stop a project and materially affect expected returns.
tracking area list technical
"when devices cross tracking area list (“TA-List”) boundaries by 65.3%"
A tracking area list is a set of geographic zones defined by a mobile network that a wireless device can move through without having to repeatedly tell the network its exact location. Think of it like a group of adjacent neighborhoods where a delivery driver can roam freely while the central office still knows roughly where to find them; the list reduces signaling traffic, conserves device battery, and helps the operator manage paging and mobility. Investors may see it mentioned when discussing network design, capacity, or roaming efficiency.
paging signals technical
"while also reducing paging signals by 7.0%, lowering network signaling load"
hybrid quantum technology technical
"second production application powered by D-Wave’s hybrid quantum technology"

FAQ

What did D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) announce with NTT DOCOMO in this 8-K?
D-Wave Quantum Inc. announced that NTT DOCOMO has deployed a second production quantum computing application powered by D-Wave to optimize mobile network operations, specifically improving tracking area list configurations and reducing overall signaling load in DOCOMO’s wireless network.

How much did DOCOMO’s new D-Wave-powered application reduce signaling for QBTS’s customer?
The new DOCOMO application reduced location registration signals by 65.3% at the daily peak and paging signals by 7.0%. These reductions lower network signaling load and are intended to improve operational efficiency in DOCOMO’s mobile network.

What network scale did the D-Wave quantum optimization handle for NTT DOCOMO?
In a representative case, the application optimized a problem involving 333 base stations, three TA-Lists, and nine tracking areas. The optimization completed in approximately five minutes, with results incorporated into DOCOMO’s network planning and daily operations.

How does this second DOCOMO application differ from the first D-Wave solution mentioned by QBTS?
DOCOMO’s first D-Wave-powered application focused on reducing paging signals within tracking areas. The new application optimizes TA-Lists across multiple tracking areas, balancing location registration and paging signals that typically move in opposite directions, expanding quantum use to a broader network challenge.

What does the filing say about D-Wave Quantum Inc.’s technology platforms?
D-Wave is described as the only dual-platform quantum computing company offering annealing and gate-model systems, software, and services. Its Leap quantum cloud service is stated to provide 99.9% availability and uptime to more than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors.

Is the information about the DOCOMO deployment considered filed or furnished for QBTS?
The company states that the information under Item 7.01, including the press release (Exhibit 99.1), is furnished and not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless specifically referenced.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 18, 2026
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D-Wave Quantum Inc.
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Delaware001-4146888-1068854
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 18, 2026, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (“D-Wave”) and NTT DOCOMO, INC. (“DOCOMO”), Japan’s largest mobile operator with more than 93 million subscriptions, announced that DOCOMO has deployed a second D-Wave-powered quantum computing application in production. The new application reduced location registration signals generated when devices cross tracking area list (“TA-List”) boundaries by 65.3% at the daily peak while also reducing paging signals by 7.0%, lowering network signaling load and improving operational efficiency. TA-Lists group geographic areas within a mobile network and must be carefully optimized to reduce signaling load while maintaining network performance and connectivity.

The deployment expands DOCOMO’s production use of quantum computing to a broader network optimization challenge. While its first D-Wave-powered application reduced paging signals within tracking areas, the new application optimizes TA-Lists across multiple tracking areas, balancing location registration and paging signals that typically move in opposite directions.

In a representative problem spanning 333 base stations, three TA-Lists and nine tracking areas, the application completed the optimization in approximately five minutes, with the results incorporated into DOCOMO’s network planning and day-to-day operations. According to D-Wave’s CEO, Dr. Alan Baratz, these results demonstrate how D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing technology can help operators improve network performance and efficiency today. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 7.01 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits
 
Exhibit No.Description
99.1
Press release, dated August 18, 2026.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).





SIGNATURES
           Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 18, 2026
D-Wave Quantum Inc.
By:/s/ Alan Baratz
Name:Alan Baratz
Title:President & Chief Executive Officer






D-Wave Technology Drives NTT DOCOMO’s Second Production Quantum Application in Network Operations
New application reduces daily peak volume of location registration signals by 65% while also lowering paging signals
PALO ALTO, Calif. and TOKYO — August 18, 2026 — D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, and NTT DOCOMO, INC. (“DOCOMO”), Japan’s largest mobile operator with more than 93 million subscriptions, today announced that DOCOMO has deployed a second D-Wave-powered quantum computing application in production. The new application reduced location registration signals generated when devices cross tracking area list (“TA-List”) boundaries by 65.3% at the daily peak while also reducing paging signals by 7.0%, lowering network signaling load and improving operational efficiency. TA-Lists group geographic areas within a mobile network and must be carefully optimized to reduce signaling load while maintaining network performance and connectivity.
The deployment expands DOCOMO’s production use of quantum computing to a broader network optimization challenge. While its first D-Wave-powered application reduced paging signals within tracking areas, the new application optimizes TA-Lists across multiple tracking areas, balancing location registration and paging signals that typically move in opposite directions.
The application reduced the daily peak volume of location registration signals by 65.3% and paging signals by 7.0%. In a representative problem spanning 333 base stations, three TA-Lists and nine tracking areas, it completed the optimization in approximately five minutes, with the results incorporated into DOCOMO’s network planning and day-to-day operations.
“DOCOMO is showing telecom operators around the world what production quantum adoption looks like: move beyond a single use case and apply the technology to distinct, increasingly complex operational challenges,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. “Telecom networks are highly complex, resource-constrained environments, and these results demonstrate how D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing technology can help operators improve network performance and efficiency today.”
“With our second production application powered by D-Wave’s hybrid quantum technology, we are applying quantum optimization to a broader and more complex area of network operations,” said Hiroshi Kawakami, Senior Manager of Data Platform Department, NTT DOCOMO, INC. “The application balances two competing network requirements, significantly reducing location registration signaling while also lowering paging signals. Together with our first production application, it demonstrates how quantum computing can help us address multiple aspects of network optimization and use our infrastructure more efficiently.”
About D-Wave Quantum Inc.
D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.
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Investor Contact:
Kevin Hunt
ir@dwavesys.com
Media Contact:
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media@dwavesys.com


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