IonQ to host a fireside chat with General Dynamics Information Technology on forming quantum go-to-market partnerships and commercial momentum in the quantum space

IonQ Highlights Continued Quantum Momentum at Q2B24 Silicon Valley

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Today, IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing and networking industry, will highlight the transformative power of quantum computing for the future of business at Q2B24 Silicon Valley.

At Q2B24, IonQ will be joined by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to discuss how quantum is gaining momentum in the government sector. This collaboration emphasizes the pivotal role of strategic partnerships in driving innovation and accelerating quantum technology adoption. Together, IonQ and GDIT will demonstrate how combining quantum expertise and resources can unlock new opportunities and tackle complex challenges in business and technology.

IonQ will also showcase its latest innovations driving our recent commercial momentum on the show floor at Booth #G7. Attendees can explore IonQ’s latest advancements, including IonQ Forte, IonQ Forte Enterprise, and the new enterprise-grade IonQ Quantum OS and Hybrid Services suite.

Ariel Braunstein, Senior Vice President of Product at IonQ, will lead the fireside chat discussing the impact of quantum go-to-market partnerships with GDIT. The session, “Forming Quantum Go-To-Market Partnerships,” is scheduled to take place on Dec. 11, 2024, at 2 p.m. PST, and feature guest speaker Michael Tait, Technology Consultant, Quantum Capabilities Office of the CTO at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT).

“We’re thrilled to showcase how our work with partners like GDIT is both unlocking new market opportunities for quantum computing and advancing new innovations through collaborative programs,” said Braunstein. “Through our partnership with GDIT, we’re helping enable next-generation civilian and defense solutions powered by quantum and AI. I look forward to the opportunity to demonstrate how our technology and this partnership are shaping the future of government operations and business at a large scale.”

“IonQ looks forward to connecting with the broader quantum industry at Q2B to discuss the latest trends shaping the future of quantum computing—AI, hybrid application workflows, full-stack quantum systems, networking and more,” said Peter Chapman, president and CEO of IonQ. “Q2B caps off a year of tremendous business growth and technical progress for IonQ, and we look forward to sharing the work our researchers, application teams, and partners have accomplished over the last twelve months.”

In 2024, IonQ opened the United States’ first quantum computing manufacturing facility in Bothell, WA, unveiled its first quantum computer in Europe in partnership with QuantumBasel, its new enterprise-grade Quantum OS and Hybrid Services suite, and announced new partnerships with AstraZeneca, AWS, Ansys, imec, and NKT Photonics. IonQ also announced its acquisition of Qubitekk—a leader in quantum networking solutions—to advance IonQ’s trajectory into the quantum networking market.

To learn more about IonQ and its latest system news and business developments, visit https://ionq/com.

About IonQ

IonQ, Inc. is a leader in quantum computing that delivers high-performance systems capable of solving the world’s largest and most complex commercial and research use cases. IonQ’s current generation quantum computer, IonQ Forte, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems, boasting 36 algorithmic qubits. The company’s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Fast Company’s 2023 Next Big Things in Tech List and Deloitte’s 2023 Technology Fast 500™ List, respectively. Available through all major cloud providers, IonQ is making quantum computing more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at IonQ.com.

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