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IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has announced an investment partnership with Einride, a global freight mobility company, to develop quantum computing solutions for fleet optimization and logistics. The collaboration aims to tackle complex routing and scheduling challenges that traditional computing struggles with, focusing on improving efficiency in autonomous fleet operations.

The partnership will leverage IonQ's quantum systems and Einride's autonomous fleet expertise to enhance the global freight industry. This initiative adds to IonQ's growing portfolio of quantum applications, including projects with Airbus and Thompson Machinery. The announcement also marks IonQ's expansion in Europe, following its recent ventures including a quantum development center with AstraZeneca in Sweden, an Innovation Center in Switzerland, and global partnerships in South Korea and Japan.

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) 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.