D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), the only dual-platform quantum computing company offering both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, announced its membership as an inaugural member of the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative (SQC). The collaborative, which includes The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Davidson Technologies, IBM and Alabama A&M University, aims to bring together academia, industry and government to accelerate the advancement and application of quantum information science and technology across the Southeast. Additionally, the SQC seeks to develop the quantum-ready workforce necessary to commercialize the technology.
Given that Davidson hosts a D-Wave Advantage2 system at its headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama, D-Wave is well positioned to support the SQC's quantum workforce development efforts. Jack Sears, vice president of government business solutions at D-Wave, emphasized the importance of the collaboration: "Alabama has long been a leader in the development and use of advanced technologies, and D-Wave is excited to join the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative as an inaugural member to support the next wave of innovation coming from the region — quantum computing." He added that establishing a globally competitive, quantum-ready workforce across the Southeast, capable of operationalizing annealing and gate-model systems for mission-critical decision-making, large-scale operational efficiency, and the protection of national interests, will be decisive in accelerating adoption throughout the region's public and private sectors.
The SQC's mission is to accelerate the advancement and application of quantum information science and technology, with a focus on workforce development. By investing in quantum talent and infrastructure, the Southeast can position itself as a national leader in quantum innovation, advanced manufacturing, energy, logistics, and defense. D-Wave's involvement is expected to contribute significantly to these goals, leveraging its experience as the world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers and the only company offering both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies.
D-Wave's quantum systems are available on-premises and via its Leap quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. For more information, visit the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/QBTS.
This collaboration marks a significant step toward building a quantum-ready workforce in the Southeast, a region that has long been a hub for advanced technologies. The implications of this announcement extend beyond regional development, as the SQC's efforts could serve as a model for other regions aiming to foster quantum innovation. D-Wave's dual-platform approach, providing both annealing and gate-model systems, positions it uniquely to support a wide range of quantum applications, from optimization to machine learning.
The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/Pitiq.
