D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), the only company providing both annealing and gate-model quantum computing systems, announced today its membership as an inaugural member of the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative (SQC). The SQC, 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 collaborative aims to develop a quantum-ready workforce needed to commercialize the technology. D-Wave is well positioned to support these efforts given that Davidson Technologies hosts a D-Wave Advantage2 system at its headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama. Jack Sears, vice president of government business solutions at D-Wave, stated, "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." He emphasized that establishing a globally competitive, quantum-ready workforce capable of operationalizing annealing and gate-model systems for mission-critical decision-making and national defense will be decisive in accelerating adoption across 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. D-Wave's dual-platform approach, offering both annealing and gate-model technologies, is designed to address a wide range of complex computational challenges. The company's Leap quantum cloud service provides 99.9% availability and uptime, serving over 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors.
The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/Pitiq. D-Wave's mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today, and the company continues to shape quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements. The formation of the SQC marks a significant step in fostering collaboration and building a skilled workforce to harness quantum computing's potential for the Southeast and beyond.
