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 SQC, which also includes The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Davidson Technologies, IBM and Alabama A&M University, will bring together academia, industry and government to accelerate the advancement and application of quantum information science and technology across the Southeast.
The collaborative 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 workforce development efforts. Jack Sears, vice president of government business solutions at D-Wave, said, "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."
Sears emphasized the importance of 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. He noted that 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.
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 technologies. 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.
This announcement underscores the growing momentum behind quantum computing in the Southeast and the collaborative efforts to build a skilled workforce that can leverage the technology for economic and national security benefits.
