D-Wave and Carahsoft Partner to Expand Distribution of Quantum Computing Solutions to the Public Sector
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) has announced a strategic partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp. to expand its quantum computing solutions in the public sector. Under this agreement, Carahsoft will act as D-Wave's Master Government Aggregator, making quantum computing technologies accessible through various government contract vehicles including NASA SEWP V and ITES-SW2.
The partnership aims to increase visibility and adoption of D-Wave's solutions among U.S. Government and Public Sector entities. The offering includes access to D-Wave Advantage quantum computing systems through the Leap quantum cloud service, workforce training programs, and specialized support for developing public sector applications.
The collaboration focuses on addressing various public sector priorities, including national defense, intelligence, emergency response, energy reliability, and infrastructure optimization. Solutions will be distributed through Carahsoft's reseller network, targeting government agencies facing complex optimization challenges.
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con Carahsoft Technology Corp. per espandere le sue soluzioni di calcolo quantistico nel settore pubblico. In base a questo accordo, Carahsoft agirà come Master Government Aggregator di D-Wave, rendendo accessibili le tecnologie di calcolo quantistico attraverso vari contratti governativi, tra cui NASA SEWP V e ITES-SW2.
La partnership mira a incrementare la visibilità e l'adozione delle soluzioni di D-Wave tra le entità governative e del settore pubblico degli Stati Uniti. L'offerta include l'accesso ai sistemi di calcolo quantistico D-Wave Advantage tramite il servizio cloud quantistico Leap, programmi di formazione per il personale e supporto specializzato per lo sviluppo di applicazioni nel settore pubblico.
La collaborazione si concentra sull'affrontare varie priorità del settore pubblico, tra cui la difesa nazionale, l'intelligence, la risposta alle emergenze, l'affidabilità energetica e l'ottimizzazione delle infrastrutture. Le soluzioni saranno distribuite attraverso la rete di rivenditori di Carahsoft, mirando alle agenzie governative che affrontano sfide complesse di ottimizzazione.
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) ha anunciado una asociación estratégica con Carahsoft Technology Corp. para expandir sus soluciones de computación cuántica en el sector público. En virtud de este acuerdo, Carahsoft actuará como Master Government Aggregator de D-Wave, haciendo accesibles las tecnologías de computación cuántica a través de varios vehículos de contrato gubernamental, incluidos NASA SEWP V e ITES-SW2.
La asociación tiene como objetivo aumentar la visibilidad y adopción de las soluciones de D-Wave entre las entidades del Gobierno y el Sector Público de EE. UU. La oferta incluye acceso a sistemas de computación cuántica D-Wave Advantage a través del servicio en la nube cuantífica Leap, programas de capacitación laboral y soporte especializado para el desarrollo de aplicaciones en el sector público.
La colaboración se centra en abordar diversas prioridades del sector público, incluyendo la defensa nacional, la inteligencia, la respuesta a emergencias, la fiabilidad energética y la optimización de infraestructuras. Las soluciones se distribuirán a través de la red de revendedores de Carahsoft, dirigidas a agencias gubernamentales que enfrentan desafíos complejos de optimización.
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS)는 Carahsoft Technology Corp.와 전략적 파트너십을 체결하여 공공 부문에서의 양자 컴퓨팅 솔루션을 확장한다고 발표했습니다. 이 협정에 따라 Carahsoft는 D-Wave의 정부 마스터 집계업체로 활동하여 NASA SEWP V 및 ITES-SW2를 포함한 다양한 정부 계약을 통해 양자 컴퓨팅 기술에 접근할 수 있도록 합니다.
이번 파트너십은 미국 정부 및 공공 부문 기관들이 D-Wave의 솔루션을 더 잘 알게 하고 채택하도록 하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 제공에는 Leap 양자 클라우드 서비스를 통한 D-Wave Advantage 양자 컴퓨팅 시스템에 대한 접근, 인력 교육 프로그램, 공공 부문 애플리케이션 개발을 위한 전문 지원이 포함됩니다.
이번 협업은 국가 방어, 정보, 비상 대응, 에너지 신뢰성, 인프라 최적화 등 여러 공공 부문 우선 사항을 해결하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다. 솔루션은 복잡한 최적화 문제를 겪고 있는 정부 기관을 대상으로 Carahsoft의 재판매업체 네트워크를 통해 배포될 것입니다.
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec Carahsoft Technology Corp. pour étendre ses solutions de calcul quantique dans le secteur public. Dans le cadre de cet accord, Carahsoft agira en tant qu'agrégateur gouvernemental principal de D-Wave, rendant les technologies de calcul quantique accessibles par le biais de divers contrats gouvernementaux, y compris NASA SEWP V et ITES-SW2.
Le partenariat vise à accroître la visibilité et l'adoption des solutions D-Wave parmi les entités gouvernementales et du secteur public des États-Unis. L'offre comprend l'accès aux systèmes de calcul quantique D-Wave Advantage via le service cloud quantique Leap, des programmes de formation pour le personnel et un support spécialisé pour le développement d'applications dans le secteur public.
La collaboration se concentre sur la résolution de diverses priorités du secteur public, notamment la défense nationale, le renseignement, la réponse aux urgences, la fiabilité énergétique et l'optimisation des infrastructures. Les solutions seront distribuées par le biais du réseau de revendeurs de Carahsoft, visant les agences gouvernementales confrontées à des défis complexes d'optimisation.
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Carahsoft Technology Corp. angekündigt, um seine Lösungen für Quantencomputing im öffentlichen Sektor auszubauen. Im Rahmen dieser Vereinbarung wird Carahsoft als Master Government Aggregator von D-Wave fungieren und Zugang zu Quantencomputing-Technologien über verschiedene staatliche Vertragsmöglichkeiten, einschließlich NASA SEWP V und ITES-SW2, ermöglichen.
Die Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, die Sichtbarkeit und Akzeptanz der D-Wave-Lösungen bei den US-Regierungs- und öffentlichen Sektororganisationen zu erhöhen. Das Angebot umfasst den Zugang zu D-Wave Advantage-Quantencomputersystemen über den Leap-Quanten-Cloud-Service, Schulungsprogramme für Mitarbeiter sowie spezielle Unterstützung bei der Entwicklung von Anwendungen im öffentlichen Sektor.
Die Zusammenarbeit konzentriert sich auf verschiedene Prioritäten des öffentlichen Sektors, einschließlich nationaler Verteidigung, Geheimdienste, Notfallmanagement, Energiezuverlässigkeit und Infrastrukturoptimierung. Die Lösungen werden über das Wiederverkäufernetzwerk von Carahsoft verteilt, das Regierungsbehörden anspricht, die mit komplexen Optimierungsherausforderungen konfrontiert sind.
- Strategic partnership expands D-Wave's access to government contracts and public sector market
- Multiple government contract vehicles secured for product distribution
- Provides new revenue channels through Carahsoft's established reseller network
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The strategic partnership between D-Wave and Carahsoft represents a significant expansion of quantum computing accessibility in the public sector. Through Carahsoft's extensive government contract vehicles including SEWP V, ITES-SW2 and others, D-Wave's quantum annealing technology will become more readily available to federal agencies and public institutions. This distribution agreement could accelerate government adoption of quantum computing solutions.
The partnership's timing aligns with increasing federal interest in quantum technologies, particularly for optimization problems in defense, intelligence and infrastructure. Carahsoft's position as a trusted government IT provider combined with D-Wave's commercial quantum systems creates a powerful channel for public sector quantum computing adoption. The deal structure through multiple contract vehicles reduces procurement friction and could accelerate sales cycles.
While positive for D-Wave's market penetration strategy, revenue impact will depend on actual government adoption rates and contract conversion. The partnership mainly establishes a foundation for future growth rather than guaranteeing immediate financial returns. Market response should be measured, considering the early stage of quantum computing adoption in government applications.
The multi-vehicle contract structure through Carahsoft is particularly noteworthy. Access through SEWP V, ITES-SW2, TIPS, OMNIA Partners, E&I and The Quilt contracts provides D-Wave with comprehensive coverage across federal, state and educational procurement channels. This diverse contract portfolio significantly reduces barriers to entry in the public sector market.
The arrangement positions D-Wave's quantum solutions within established procurement frameworks that government agencies already trust and use. This streamlined access could accelerate adoption cycles compared to direct sales approaches. Carahsoft's role as Master Government Aggregator® adds credibility and simplifies the complex government procurement process.
Collaboration Supports Growing Public Sector Interest and Investment in Annealing Quantum Computing Technology to Address Complex Optimization Problems Today
“We believe this partnership is key to accelerating Government adoption of quantum, as it opens up access to annealing quantum computing now available through Carahsoft’s contract vehicles,” said Lorenzo Martinelli, chief revenue officer at D-Wave. “We anticipate this partnership will increase visibility, accessibility and adoption of our solutions with
D-Wave provides measurable value to Government agencies, national labs, systems integrators, and organizations serving the Public Sector through its annealing quantum computing systems, software and services. Customers can leverage D-Wave’s technologies to create quantum and hybrid quantum applications that help address a variety of Public Sector priorities, including national defense, intelligence, emergency response and management, energy reliability and resilience, and infrastructure optimization, while also facilitating critical research in areas such as materials science.
Through this partnership, D-Wave and Carahsoft will co-market D-Wave’s comprehensive solutions to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller network. These solutions include real-time access to the D-Wave AdvantageTM quantum computing systems through the LeapTM quantum cloud service, workforce training programs to upskill current Public Sector employees, and specialized support from D-Wave’s professional services team to develop applications for specific Public Sector use cases.
“As agencies face increasingly complex optimization challenges, we believe it is critical that they leverage advanced quantum solutions to tackle these problems,” said Troy Meraw, Program Manager for Quantum Technologies at Carahsoft. “By partnering with D-Wave and working with our reseller partners, we can provide Government agencies with access to real-time quantum solutions that could help address national priorities, from defense to infrastructure optimization.”
D-Wave’s solutions are available through Carahsoft’s SEWP V contracts NNG15SC03B and NNG15SC27B, ITES-SW2 Contract W52P1J-20-D-0042, TIPS Contract #220105, OMNIA Partners Contract #R191902, E&I Contract #EI00063~2021MA and The Quilt Master Service Agreement Number MSA05012019-F. For more information, contact the Carahsoft team at (888) 662-2724 or DWave@carahsoft.com.
About D-Wave Quantum Inc.
D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services, and is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers—and the only company building both annealing quantum computers and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to unlock the power of quantum computing today to benefit business and society. We do this by delivering customer value with practical quantum applications for problems as diverse as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, cybersecurity, fault detection, and financial modeling. D-Wave’s technology has been used by some of the world’s most advanced organizations including Mastercard, Deloitte, Davidson Technologies, ArcelorMittal, Siemens Healthineers, Unisys, NEC Corporation, Pattison Food Group Ltd., DENSO, Lockheed Martin, Forschungszentrum Jülich, University of
About Carahsoft
Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator® for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for MultiCloud, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Big Data, Open Source, Customer Experience and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services, and training through hundreds of contract vehicles. Visit us at www.carahsoft.com.
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