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IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) announced its participation in the 2025 Q2B Tokyo Quantum Technologies Conference, where Chief Marketing Officer Margaret Arakawa and Director of Applications Development Dr. Masako Yamada will present on quantum generative AI opportunities. Their session will showcase IonQ's recent achievements in hybrid quantum applications, which have demonstrated superior performance over classical methods in fine-tuning LLMs and synthetic image generation, achieving higher quality scores in up to 70% of cases.

The announcement highlights IonQ's expanding presence in Japan through several strategic initiatives, including joining the Center of Innovation for Sustainable Quantum AI (SQAI), establishing a distributor partnership with Toyota Tsusho, and signing an MOU with G-QuAT, a division of AIST, to advance quantum computing development and commercialization in Japan.

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leading quantum computing and networking company, will participate in The Economist Impact's 4th annual Commercialising Quantum Global event in London. Dr. Dean Kassmann, Senior VP for Engineering and Technology, will speak on a panel discussing how to communicate quantum computing progress without fueling hype. The panel is scheduled for May 13, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. GMT.

The event, Europe's largest conference on quantum computing applications, expects over 1,000 attendees and will cover topics including quantum AI, error correction, photonics, and post-quantum cryptography. As the first publicly traded pure-play quantum computing company, IonQ emphasizes its commitment to transparency in communicating technical and business roadmaps to stakeholders.

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with revenue of $7.6 million and cash equivalents of $697.1 million. The company announced a $22 million deal with EPB to establish the first commercial quantum computing & networking hub. Key developments include the pending acquisition of Lightsynq Technologies to enhance quantum internet capabilities, closure of ID Quantique acquisition, and agreement to acquire Capella. IonQ demonstrated a 12% speed improvement over classical computing in heart pump simulation with Ansys. The company raised $372.6 million through an ATM facility but reported a net loss of $32.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA loss of $35.8 million. For 2025, IonQ projects revenue between $75-95 million, with Q2 guidance of $16-18 million. The company expanded globally through partnerships in Japan and strengthened its patent portfolio to over 950 patents and pending applications.

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has announced plans to create the world's first space-based quantum key distribution (QKD) network through the acquisition of Capella Space Corporation. The acquisition, expected to close in H2 2025, builds on IonQ's recent acquisitions of Qubitekk and ID Quantique, along with an MOU with Intellian Technologies. The initiative aims to establish a global space-to-space and space-to-ground satellite QKD network, positioning IonQ to become the first company with both a quantum network and quantum computer in space. The deal will enhance IonQ's quantum networking capabilities and expand its partnerships with top-secret agencies through Capella's Facility Security Clearance. The company recently secured a $22M partnership with EPB and has ongoing contracts with ARLIS and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for quantum networking systems.

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has announced its intention to acquire Lightsynq Technologies, a Boston-based quantum technology startup. The acquisition aims to accelerate IonQ's quantum computing and networking capabilities through Lightsynq's photonic interconnect technology and quantum memory expertise. Founded by former Harvard University experts, Lightsynq brings a portfolio of over 20 technology patents and applications related to quantum memory.

The strategic acquisition will enhance IonQ's ability to scale quantum networks through quantum repeaters and increase quantum computing power via photonic interconnects. The integration of Lightsynq's technology is expected to enable IonQ to achieve quantum computers with 10,000s and ultimately millions of qubits. This move follows IonQ's recent acquisitions of Qubitekk and ID Quantique, along with partnerships with defense organizations and the development of the first quantum computing and networking hub in Chattanooga, TN.

IonQ (IONQ) has completed its acquisition of a controlling stake in ID Quantique (IDQ), a global leader in quantum-safe networking and quantum detection systems. The strategic acquisition enhances IonQ's quantum networking capabilities and expands its product portfolio to include IDQ's quantum key distribution systems, quantum random number generators, and single-photon detectors.

The deal adds nearly 300 patents to IonQ's portfolio, bringing their total to over 900 patents. IDQ's technologies have been implemented in quantum-safe networks globally, including projects in Singapore, South Korea, and the European Union. This acquisition follows IonQ's recent momentum in quantum networking, including the Qubitekk acquisition and a $22 million deal with EPB to establish the first quantum computing and networking hub in the U.S.

IonQ (IONQ) has appointed Jordan Shapiro as President and General Manager of Quantum Networking, effective immediately. Shapiro, previously Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Development and Investor Relations, joined IonQ's executive team in 2020 after investing in the company during its early stages. With two engineering degrees from Stanford University, he has been instrumental in expanding IonQ's quantum networking business through strategic acquisitions of Qubitekk and a majority stake in ID Quantique.

Under CEO Niccolo de Masi's leadership, this appointment reflects IonQ's commitment to building critical infrastructure for the quantum internet and advancing quantum-secure communications. Shapiro will focus on integrating recent acquisitions and strengthening IonQ's position in the quantum networking sector.

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has announced breakthrough advancements in quantum computing applications for AI through two research initiatives. The first achievement involves enhancing Large Language Models (LLMs) with quantum fine-tuning, which outperformed classical methods in accuracy and projected significant energy savings for inference beyond 46 qubits. The second breakthrough demonstrates quantum-enhanced generative adversarial networks (QGANs) for materials science, where their method achieved higher quality scores in up to 70% of cases compared to classical models when generating synthetic steel microstructure images. The research was conducted in collaboration with a major automotive manufacturer and shows promise for applications in materials science, medical imaging, and financial forecasting. These developments align with IonQ's focus on practical quantum applications in AI, particularly in data-scarce environments.

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has announced a $22M partnership with EPB to establish Chattanooga, Tennessee as the first quantum computing and networking hub in the U.S. The collaboration includes installing an IonQ Forte Enterprise quantum computer at the EPB Quantum Center, making EPB the first utility company globally to offer commercial quantum computing services.

The partnership involves IonQ establishing a local office to provide quantum computing support and training, with both companies collaborating on developing quantum algorithms for energy grid optimization. The Forte Enterprise system features an algorithmic qubit count of #AQ36 and industry-leading gate accuracy, designed for tackling complex commercial applications.

This expansion adds to IonQ's global presence, with existing systems in Basel, Switzerland, Rome, NY, and data centers in Maryland, Washington state, and Switzerland. The initiative builds on IonQ's existing partnerships in Tennessee, including collaborations with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.