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The next generation of quantum innovators put their computational skills to the test at Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s iQuHack 2026 this week, accepting the hands-on challenge of simulating the real-world complexities of a future quantum internet.    We were thrilled by the creativity, ambition, and fresh thinking these innovators brought to the table, using entanglement distillation to establish quantum network connections, bridging theory and practice with the help of IonQ’s hardware and simulation tools.   With talent like this, the future of quantum is looking bright.    #QuantumComputing #QuantumInternet #iQuHack #STEMCareers

IonQ is proud to power a new applied quantum program launched by FormationQ and its Founder and CEO, Nada H. in collaboration with the Cavendish Laboratory - Department of Physics at the University of Cambridge.   Built on IonQ’s industry-leading trapped ion systems, the program will translate cutting-edge quantum research into real-world applications, spanning computing, networking, sensing, and secure systems, while strengthening the institutional foundations for long-term adoption.   Together, we’re helping bridge the gap between laboratory breakthroughs and sustained, practical impact. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_Fam6tN   #QuantumComputing #QuantumEcosystem #NextGenTechnology

Today, IonQ completed the acquisition of Skyloom Global, a strategic step forward in our mission to build the quantum internet.    Skyloom brings advanced capabilities in free-space optical communications, photonic systems engineering, and secure space-based data transmission.   Together, we’re expanding our quantum networking roadmap to include both terrestrial and orbital platforms.    Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFYn-a74 #QuantumComputing #QuantumNetworking #SpaceTech 

IonQ CEO Niccolo De Masi joined Bloomberg Tech’s Caroline Hyde and Edward Ludlow today to discuss IonQ’s agreement to acquire SkyWater Technology for $1.8B. This acquisition marks a strategic step in our plan to vertically integrate chip manufacturing and accelerate our technical roadmap.   Watch the full conversation on Bloomberg Technology: https://lnkd.in/gEK6582t

Today IonQ announced plans to acquire SkyWater Technology, creating the only vertically integrated full-stack quantum platform company. IonQ’s CEO Niccolo De Masi: "IonQ will benefit from vertical integration across our increasingly interlinked quantum computing, quantum networking, quantum security, and quantum sensing applications for land, sea, air, and space. This transaction will significantly accelerate commercialization of our fully fault tolerant quantum computers and benefit our nation’s broader quantum industry, enhancing our national security, economic strength, and technological superiority. SkyWater is an unrivaled technology innovation partner, and with IonQ’s existing quantum sensing and quantum networking capabilities it will become the preeminent quantum merchant supplier."    Read our news here: https://lnkd.in/gTZfxQhR #QuantumComputing #Semiconductors

Think there's plenty of time to prepare for #Q-Day - that point when quantum computers break through today's best encryption techniques? Guess again... "People assume the Q-day was happening in 2040...I think it is going to arrive like a freight train by the end of the current US administration," IonQ CEO Niccolo De Masi told The Economic Times while at the #WEF in #Davos. Breaking encryption will pose a threat to everything from blockchains, to banking systems, communications networks, and national infrastructure. But the good news is that quantum also holds the promise of unbreakable post-quantum encryption -- and Niccolo's expecting a surge in spending on post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution to protect critical infrastructure. Read more of his thinking on quantum's impact on security, AI, and related topics in the article embedded below. Let us know in the comments what you think about the race to secure everyone's secrets... #quantum #encrytption #cybersecurity #quantumkeydistribution

What actually determines whether a quantum computer can deliver real value? On Bloomberg Intelligence’s Tech Disruptors podcast, IonQ CEO Niccolo De Masi explains why quantum performance is defined by fidelity - not just qubit counts - and how this distinction is accelerating the path to fault-tolerant, commercially viable systems. The episode also highlights real-world deployments already underway with enterprise and government partners, from drug discovery and advanced logistics to energy optimization and secure communications. Listen to the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gp4WJd7R #QuantumComputing #Innovation #TechDisruptors

“We're all betting on quantum”: IonQ’s CEO Niccolo De Masi alongside Dr. John M. Martinis, the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics, and a distinguished panel underscore there’s ton of momentum around the field of quantum - from how fast is it commercializing across logistics, big pharma and solving “real world problems at speed,” to what is truly happening in academia in the labs. Peggy Johnson of Agility Robitics, stressed that you have to continuously “think about technology in different ways… and “put new ideas into practice.” The university Chancellors and President discussed their innovation ecosystems and partnerships and Sassine Ghazi and Niccolo emphasized that bilingual talent is essential to a successful quantum future. This is the spirit of #WEF26 Davos, bringing together the most brilliant minds in academia and private sector leaders on the cutting edge of innovation. Also pictured here: Dr. Paul Alivisatos, President, University of Chicago Dr. Rich Lyons, Chancellor, University of California, Berkeley Daniel Diermeier, Chancellor, Vanderbilt University University 

Join us in welcoming Domenico DI MOLA as IonQ's Senior Vice President of Engineering, Quantum Networking, Sensing & Security (QNSS). In his new role, Domenico will lead engineering and strategy to deliver the next generation of quantum-secure networking and distributed sensing architectures for IonQ customers. We're thrilled to bring his decades of expertise and experience to IonQ's QNSS division as we connect quantum computers, quantum devices, classical data centers, and AI infrastructure globally.

A high-level #WEF26 bilateral meeting between IonQ's CEO Niccolo De Masi with Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic discussing how a successful quantum future will entail public private partnership. Present with Niccolo, Marco Pistoia, Lorenzo Roversi and Damir Bogdan.