IonQ Recognized in Newsweek’s “Excellence 1000 Index” as a Champion of Business Excellence
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has been included in the prestigious Newsweek Excellence 1000 Index 2025, ranking in the top quarter of recognized companies. The index, which evaluated over 25,000 companies and selected 1,000, acknowledges organizations that balance financial success with ethical practices, social responsibility, and sustainability. IonQ joins notable tech companies like NVIDIA, Cisco, VMWare, Adobe, and Salesforce on the list.
This recognition follows a significant year of growth for IonQ, marked by recent achievements including the launch of hybrid quantum computing applications with NVIDIA CUDA-Q, enterprise-grade IonQ Quantum OS, and the establishment of its first European quantum computer facility with #AQ36 performance in partnership with QuantumBasel.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) è stata inclusa nell'esclusivo Newsweek Excellence 1000 Index 2025, classificandosi nel quartile superiore delle aziende riconosciute. L'indice, che ha valutato oltre 25.000 aziende selezionando 1.000, riconosce le organizzazioni che bilanciano il successo finanziario con pratiche etiche, responsabilità sociale e sostenibilità. IonQ si unisce a famosi colossi tecnologici come NVIDIA, Cisco, VMWare, Adobe e Salesforce nella lista.
Questo riconoscimento arriva dopo un anno significativo di crescita per IonQ, contraddistinto da recenti successi, tra cui il lancio di applicazioni di computazione quantistica ibride con NVIDIA CUDA-Q, il sistema operativo IonQ Quantum OS di livello aziendale e l'apertura della sua prima struttura per computer quantistici in Europa con prestazioni #AQ36 in collaborazione con QuantumBasel.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) ha sido incluida en el prestigioso Newsweek Excellence 1000 Index 2025, clasificándose en el cuarto superior de las empresas reconocidas. El índice, que evaluó más de 25,000 empresas y seleccionó 1,000, reconoce a las organizaciones que equilibran el éxito financiero con prácticas éticas, responsabilidad social y sostenibilidad. IonQ se une a notables empresas tecnológicas como NVIDIA, Cisco, VMWare, Adobe y Salesforce en la lista.
Este reconocimiento sigue a un año significativo de crecimiento para IonQ, marcado por logros recientes que incluyen el lanzamiento de aplicaciones de computación cuántica híbrida con NVIDIA CUDA-Q, el sistema operativo IonQ Quantum OS a nivel empresarial, y el establecimiento de su primera instalación de computación cuántica en Europa con rendimiento #AQ36 en asociación con QuantumBasel.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ)는 권위 있는 Newsweek Excellence 1000 Index 2025에 포함되어 인정받는 기업의 상위 25%에 해당합니다. 2만 5천 개 이상의 기업을 평가하고 1,000개를 선별한 이 지수는 재무적 성공과 윤리적 관행, 사회적 책임 및 지속 가능성을 균형 있게 유지하는 조직을 인정합니다. IonQ는 NVIDIA, Cisco, VMWare, Adobe 및 Salesforce와 같은 주목할 만한 기술 기업들과 함께 이 목록에 이름을 올립니다.
이 인식은 IonQ가 최근에 이룬 성과들로 특징지어지는 중요한 성장의 해를 따라옵니다. 여기에는 NVIDIA CUDA-Q와의 하이브리드 양자 컴퓨팅 애플리케이션 출시, 기업 수준의 IonQ Quantum OS, 그리고 QuantumBasel과의 파트너십을 통해 #AQ36 성능을 가진 유럽 최초의 양자 컴퓨터 시설 설립이 포함됩니다.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) a été inclus dans le prestigieux Newsweek Excellence 1000 Index 2025, se classant dans le quart supérieur des entreprises reconnues. L'indice, qui a évalué plus de 25 000 entreprises et en a sélectionné 1 000, reconnaît les organisations qui équilibrent succès financier avec pratiques éthiques, responsabilité sociale et durabilité. IonQ se joint à des entreprises technologiques notables telles que NVIDIA, Cisco, VMWare, Adobe et Salesforce dans cette liste.
Cette reconnaissance fait suite à une année de croissance significative pour IonQ, marquée par des réalisations récentes, notamment le lancement d'applications de calcul quantique hybride avec NVIDIA CUDA-Q, le système d'exploitation IonQ Quantum OS de niveau entreprise, et l'établissement de sa première installation de calcul quantique en Europe avec des performances #AQ36 en partenariat avec QuantumBasel.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) wurde in den renommierten Newsweek Excellence 1000 Index 2025 aufgenommen und gehört zu den oberen 25 % der anerkannten Unternehmen. Der Index, der mehr als 25.000 Unternehmen bewertet und 1.000 ausgewählt hat, würdigt Organisationen, die finanziellen Erfolg mit ethischen Praktiken, sozialer Verantwortung und Nachhaltigkeit in Einklang bringen. IonQ reiht sich in die Liste prominenter Tech-Unternehmen wie NVIDIA, Cisco, VMWare, Adobe und Salesforce ein.
Diese Auszeichnung folgt auf ein bedeutendes Wachstumsjahr für IonQ, das durch jüngste Errungenschaften gekennzeichnet ist, darunter die Einführung hybrider Quantencomputing-Anwendungen mit NVIDIA CUDA-Q, das unternehmensfähige IonQ Quantum OS und die Einrichtung seiner ersten europäischen Quantencomputereinrichtung mit #AQ36-Leistung in Partnerschaft mit QuantumBasel.
- Ranked in top quarter of Newsweek Excellence 1000 Index among 25,000 evaluated companies
- Recent expansion into European market with new quantum computer facility
- Launch of new enterprise-grade products (Quantum OS and Hybrid Services)
- Strategic partnership with NVIDIA for hybrid quantum computing applications
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IonQ earns a spot in the prestigious list of 1,000 global companies who showcase financial success, growth, and innovation.
The company joins fellow honorees NVIDIA, Cisco, VMWare, Adobe and Salesforce who are also leading the way in the corporate world.
The Newsweek Excellence 1000 Index, developed in collaboration with respected global data partners, rigorously evaluated over 25,000 companies and identified 5,200 that upheld their standards. Of those, 1,000 were selected and recognized for Newsweek’s 2025 list, with IonQ ranking in the top quarter of those recognized – after only three years of becoming a public company.
“This recognition is a tremendous honor and a testament to our commitment to not only growing as a company but doing so in responsible, ethical, and sustainable ways,” said Peter Chapman, President and CEO of IonQ. “IonQ is committed to advancing quantum computing and networking technologies to address complex and impactful problems including improving sustainable practices and empowering responsible technology.”
“Corporate success today goes beyond financial performance. The Excellence 1000 Index honors companies that balance strategic growth with a deep commitment to ethics, social responsibility, and sustainability. Together with our partner Best Practice Institute, we are proud to recognize these organizations redefining leadership in the corporate world,” said Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief of Newsweek.
“In an era where narratives often overshadow facts, the Excellence 1000 Index stands as a testament to the importance of verified impact and ethical leadership,” said Louis Carter, CEO of Best Practice Institute. “This year’s honorees exemplify what it means to prioritize innovation, sustainability, and stakeholder value over tradition and superficial metrics. By recognizing these trailblazers, we aim to inspire a new standard for evaluating corporate success—one that values measurable progress and integrity above all.”
This recognition caps a landmark year of tremendous growth for IonQ, as the company has further solidified its position as a leader in quantum computing and networking. In just the past month, IonQ has announced new advanced hybrid quantum computing application with NVIDIA CUDA-Q, enterprise grade IonQ Quantum OS and Hybrid Services suite, its first quantum computer and innovation center in
More details on the final list can be found on Newsweek, and more information on IonQ’s latest innovations can be found at 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.
Methodology
To identify the top 1000 companies for the Excellence 1000 Index, companies were evaluated based on several criteria including Employee rating, Customer rating, ESG risk rating, ESG/Ethical impact, Adherence to ISO standards, R&D spending, Global Compact Status, Financial performance, BBB Rating and Accreditation, Number of customer complaints among others. Each of the criteria considered is equally ranked in importance.
About Newsweek
Newsweek is the modern global digital news organization built around the iconic, over 85-year-old American magazine. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with its thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in
About Best Practice Institute
Best Practice Institute (BPI) is a global leader in leadership development and benchmark research, distinguished by its data-driven approach to organizational assessment. As the research architect behind Newsweek's Excellence 1000 Index, BPI analyzes over half a million data points annually through its proprietary scoring system, evaluating companies across multiple dimensions, including employee satisfaction, customer experience, ESG performance, and financial responsibility. BPI's comprehensive methodology encompasses crucial metrics such as ISO standards compliance, R&D investment, UN Global Compact alignment, and stakeholder feedback. Through this rigorous analytical framework and innovative assessment tools, BPI continues to set the standard for identifying and promoting corporate excellence in the modern business landscape. For more information on how to apply to be considered for the 2026 Excellence 1000 Index, go to excellence.bestpracticeinstitute.org
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