D-Wave Announces New Leap Quantum LaunchPad™ Program to Fast-track Deployment of Quantum Computing Applications
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) has launched the Leap Quantum LaunchPad™ program, offering free 3-month trial access to its quantum computing technology and expertise. The initiative aims to accelerate the deployment of quantum computing applications for business and scientific problems.
The program provides access to D-Wave's Advantage™ quantum computers featuring 5,000+ qubits and sub-second solve times, along with the Leap™ real-time quantum cloud service offering 99.9% uptime. Participants receive technical guidance from quantum and optimization experts.
Currently, D-Wave serves over 100 commercial, government, and research customers, with users submitting more than 200 million problems to their systems. Applications include employee scheduling, production scheduling, resource optimization, logistics routing, cargo loading, and academic research.
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) ha lanciato il programma Leap Quantum LaunchPad™, offrendo un accesso gratuito di 3 mesi alla sua tecnologia e competenza nel computo quantistico. L'iniziativa si propone di accelerare l'implementazione delle applicazioni di calcolo quantistico per risolvere problemi aziendali e scientifici.
Il programma fornisce accesso ai computer quantistici Advantage™ di D-Wave, con oltre 5.000 qubit e tempi di risoluzione inferiori a un secondo, insieme al servizio cloud quantistico in tempo reale Leap™, che offre un uptime del 99,9%. I partecipanti ricevono supporto tecnico da esperti in campo quantistico e di ottimizzazione.
Attualmente, D-Wave serve oltre 100 clienti commerciali, governativi e di ricerca, con utenti che hanno presentato più di 200 milioni di problemi ai loro sistemi. Le applicazioni includono programmazione del personale, programmazione della produzione, ottimizzazione delle risorse, pianificazione della logistica, caricamento merci e ricerca accademica.
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) ha lanzado el programa Leap Quantum LaunchPad™, que ofrece acceso gratuito durante 3 meses a su tecnología y experiencia en computación cuántica. La iniciativa tiene como objetivo acelerar la implementación de aplicaciones de computación cuántica para resolver problemas comerciales y científicos.
El programa proporciona acceso a los computadores cuánticos Advantage™ de D-Wave, que cuentan con más de 5,000 qubits y tiempos de solución inferiores a un segundo, junto con el servicio en la nube cuántico en tiempo real Leap™, que ofrece un tiempo de actividad del 99.9%. Los participantes reciben orientación técnica de expertos en cuántica y optimización.
Actualmente, D-Wave atiende a más de 100 clientes comerciales, gubernamentales y de investigación, con usuarios que han presentado más de 200 millones de problemas a sus sistemas. Las aplicaciones incluyen programación de personal, programación de producción, optimización de recursos, enrutamiento logístico, carga de mercancías y investigación académica.
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS)는 Leap Quantum LaunchPad™ 프로그램을 시작하여, 3개월 동안 무료로 양자 컴퓨팅 기술과 전문 지식에 접근할 수 있도록 합니다. 이 이니셔티브는 비즈니스 및 과학 문제를 해결하기 위한 양자 컴퓨팅 애플리케이션의 배치를 가속화하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
이 프로그램은 5,000개 이상의 큐비트와 1초 미만의 해결 시간을 갖춘 D-Wave의 Advantage™ 양자 컴퓨터에 대한 접근을 제공하며, 99.9%의 가동 시간을 자랑하는 Leap™ 실시간 양자 클라우드 서비스도 포함됩니다. 참가자들은 양자 및 최적화 전문가들로부터 기술 지원을 받습니다.
현재 D-Wave는 100명 이상의 상업, 정부 및 연구 고객에게 서비스를 제공하고 있으며, 사용자들은 그들의 시스템에 2억 개 이상의 문제를 제출했습니다. 애플리케이션에는 직원 일정 관리, 생산 일정 관리, 자원 최적화, 물류 경로 설정, 화물 적재 및 학술 연구가 포함됩니다.
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) a lancé le programme Leap Quantum LaunchPad™, offrant un accès gratuit de 3 mois à sa technologie et son expertise en informatique quantique. L'initiative vise à accélérer le déploiement des applications d'informatique quantique pour résoudre des problèmes commerciaux et scientifiques.
Le programme permet d'accéder aux ordinateurs quantiques Advantage™ de D-Wave, qui comprennent plus de 5 000 qubits et des temps de résolution en moins d'une seconde, ainsi qu'au service cloud quantique en temps réel Leap™, offrant un temps de fonctionnement de 99,9%. Les participants reçoivent une assistance technique de la part d'experts en quantique et en optimisation.
Actuellement, D-Wave dessert plus de 100 clients commerciaux, gouvernementaux et de recherche, avec des utilisateurs ayant soumis plus de 200 millions de problèmes à leurs systèmes. Les applications comprennent la planification des employés, la planification de la production, l'optimisation des ressources, la gestion logistique, le chargement de fret et la recherche académique.
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) hat das Programm Leap Quantum LaunchPad™ ins Leben gerufen, das kostenlosen Zugang zu seiner Quantencomputing-Technologie und Expertise für 3 Monate bietet. Ziel der Initiative ist es, die Implementierung von Quantencomputing-Anwendungen zur Lösung von geschäftlichen und wissenschaftlichen Problemen zu beschleunigen.
Das Programm bietet Zugang zu D-Waves Advantage™ Quantencomputern, die über mehr als 5.000 Qubits und eine Lösungszeit von weniger als einer Sekunde verfügen, sowie zum Leap™ Echtzeit-Quantencloud-Service mit einer Verfügbarkeit von 99,9%. Die Teilnehmer erhalten technische Unterstützung von Experten für Quanten und Optimierung.
Derzeit bedient D-Wave über 100 kommerzielle, staatliche und Forschungskunden, wobei Benutzer mehr als 200 Millionen Probleme an ihre Systeme eingereicht haben. Zu den Anwendungen gehören die Einsatzplanung von Mitarbeitern, die Produktionsplanung, die Ressourcenoptimierung, die Logistik-Routenplanung, das Beladen von Fracht und die akademische Forschung.
- Free 3-month trial access to quantum computing technology
- Large existing customer base with over 100 clients
- High system usage with 200M+ problems submitted
- 99.9% uptime and availability for cloud service
- Advanced system capabilities with 5,000+ qubits and sub-second solve times
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Insights
D-Wave's new Leap Quantum LaunchPad program represents a calculated strategic move in the quantum computing landscape. The initiative offers a 3-month free trial to their quantum systems, which typically have significant access costs, indicating a 'land and expand' business strategy to convert trial users into paying customers.
Breaking this down in simple terms: Imagine a high-end car manufacturer letting potential customers test drive their vehicles for an extended period. D-Wave is essentially doing this with their quantum computers, but in this case, they're also providing a 'driving instructor' (technical support) to help customers maximize the technology's potential.
The program's focus on optimization problems is particularly shrewd. These are challenges that virtually every large organization faces, from scheduling to logistics and they're often too complex for traditional computers to solve efficiently. D-Wave's quantum annealing approach is specifically designed for these types of problems, unlike other quantum computing methods that target different use cases.
What makes this announcement noteworthy is the evidence of existing traction: over 100 commercial customers and 200 million problems submitted to their systems. This demonstrates real-world adoption, distinguishing D-Wave from competitors who might still be in more theoretical stages.
However, investors should note potential challenges: 1) The free trial model could pressure short-term revenues while benefits materialize longer-term 2) Converting trial users to paying customers will be important for program success 3) Competition from tech giants and other quantum computing companies could intensify as the market matures.
Program aims to accelerate adoption of quantum computing to improve business outcomes and drive scientific discoveries
Annealing quantum computing is here now, and adoption of the technology is growing. D-Wave is working with more than 100 commercial, government, and research customers that are using its quantum technologies to drive efficiencies, fuel operations, and conduct groundbreaking scientific experiments. Customers have submitted more than 200 million problems to D-Wave’s AdvantageTM quantum computing systems, helping to address challenges such as employee scheduling, production scheduling, resource optimization, logistics routing, cargo loading, academic research, and more.
The Leap Quantum LaunchPad program aims to jump-start the move to production deployment of quantum computing applications by helping customers quickly realize value from D-Wave annealing quantum computing technology today. The program is designed to accelerate the exploration, development, and implementation of quantum and hybrid-quantum applications by providing qualified participants access to D-Wave technology and support resources for a 3-month free trial period, including:
- D-Wave Advantage production-grade annealing quantum computers, with 5,000+ qubits, and sub-second solve times
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D-Wave’s LeapTM real-time quantum cloud service, which provides
99.9% uptime and availability, security and scalability, developer tools, and a suite of advanced optimization hybrid solvers - Technical guidance from D-Wave quantum and optimization experts
Optimization problems are ubiquitous in today’s modern businesses, as organizations seek better and faster approaches to solve complex challenges. Annealing quantum computing is proven to be well-suited to addressing optimization problems.
“The Leap Quantum LaunchPad program will offer the access and support needed to quickly get started on the journey to realizing the power of quantum computing today,” said Lorenzo Martinelli, Chief Revenue Officer at D-Wave. “Through this initiative, we intend to help visionary organizations and individuals develop transformative quantum computing applications to address challenging business and scientific problems, and rapidly move those applications into production deployment.”
D-Wave also announced expanded quantum technology access for its Quantum Programming Core and Quick Start Training programs, which offer comprehensive, hands-on, expert-led training to quickly put theory into practice with real-world quantum applications. Participants enrolled in the training programs will now receive increased access to D-Wave annealing quantum computing technology.
For more information and to apply to participate in the Leap Quantum LaunchPad program, visit: https://www.dwavesys.com/quantum-launchpad/
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, Forschungszentrum Jülich, University of
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