D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, has joined the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative (SQC) as an inaugural member. The collaborative, which also includes The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Davidson Technologies, IBM and Alabama A&M University, brings together academia, industry and government to accelerate the advancement and application of quantum information science and technology across the Southeast.
The SQC aims to develop the quantum-ready workforce needed to commercialize the technology. Given that Davidson Technologies hosts a D-Wave Advantage2 system at its headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama, D-Wave is well positioned to support the SQC’s quantum workforce development efforts. "Alabama has long been a leader in the development and use of advanced technologies, and D-Wave is excited to join the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative as an inaugural member to support the next wave of innovation coming from the region - quantum computing," said Jack Sears, vice president of government business solutions at D-Wave.
"Establishing a globally competitive, quantum-ready workforce across the Southeast - capable of operationalizing annealing and gate-model systems for mission-critical decision-making, large-scale operational efficiency, and the protection of national interests - will be decisive in accelerating adoption throughout the region’s public and private sectors. By investing in quantum talent and infrastructure, the Southeast can position itself as a national leader in quantum innovation, advanced manufacturing, energy, logistics, and defense," Sears added.
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 to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services. The company’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.
The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/Pitiq. For more information about D-Wave and its quantum computing solutions, visit www.dwavequantum.com.
