Enjoyed joining thought leaders Keith Strier, Piotr Tomasik, and Johannes Bahrke at #CES2026 to discuss the critical role advanced computing is playing in shaping the global economy, geopolitics, and the broader human experience.
Computing is now strategic infrastructure, on par with energy and transportation. As #AI and #quantum become national capabilities, today’s investments will define sovereignty, competitiveness, and long-term leadership.
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IonQ has completed its acquisition of @VectorAtomic, creating the most comprehensive quantum technology platform available today, integrating computing, networking, and sensing. https://t.co/pQTiNS1oTO
🚀 Significant milestone: IonQ Tempo has reached #AQ 64!
This benchmark demonstrates that our system can handle increasingly complex, real-world applications, ranging from energy grid optimization to drug discovery, engineering simulations, supply chain efficiency, and fraud detection.
IonQ has achieved a record algorithmic qubit score of #AQ 64, setting a new standard for commercially available quantum systems. Achieved 3 months early on our Tempo system, this achievement unlocks greater real-world quantum advantage. https://t.co/GabF7aD79n
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🇮🇹 Italy strengthens collaboration with IonQ on quantum technologies
Today, Alessio Butti Undersecretary of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers met with IonQ CEO Niccolò de Masi and the company’s leadership team to discuss the state of quantum hardware and software and their potential impact on Italy’s strategic sectors.
Italy is showing significant interest in quantum technologies to boost competitiveness, attract investments, and enhance advanced public services. The government has already launched a National Quantum Strategy, developed in collaboration with the scientific community and key institutions, aligned with European objectives and Italy’s priorities for technological sovereignty and security.
This meeting reinforces the government’s commitment to collaboration between institutions, universities, and companies to accelerate the deployment of quantum technologies and expertise across the country, strengthening supply chains and supporting national growth.
📌 This marks another key step for IonQ in Europe, as partnerships with national governments like Italy’s highlight the company’s growing influence in shaping the future of quantum innovation and its strategic role in defense, infrastructure, and technology sovereignty.
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IonQ has completed its acquisition of @OxfordIonics, accelerating our path to fault-tolerant quantum computing, expanding our global footprint, and bringing world-class talent & IP into the IonQ ecosystem. Learn more: https://t.co/FPUxSTipqr
IonQ plans to acquire Vector Atomic, a leader in quantum sensing for positioning, navigating, and timing applications. This deal makes us the only company uniting quantum computing, networking & sensing in one platform. Read more about this deal: https://t.co/5JPlC0qrTG
IonQ is teaming up with @ENERGY to advance quantum in space. Through a new MOU, we’ll design and execute an orbital demonstration of quantum-secure communications using our satellite platform, a key step toward ground-to-orbit-to-ground #quantumnetworking https://t.co/3ZTIPV1Hc4
We at @IonQ_Inc are so proud to collaborate with @AFResearchLab to achieve the first successful conversion of photons from visible to telecom wavelengths. This milestone enables linking trapped-ion quantum computers over existing fiber networks, moving us closer to a Quantum Internet.
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IonQ, with @AFResearchLab, have successfully converted quantum photons from visible to telecom wavelengths for the first time, paving the way for long-distance Quantum Internet & connected quantum computers over existing fiber infrastructure. https://t.co/pcigWV4Lqe
IonQ had an incredible week at #QWC2025, connecting with partners, leaders & customers, sharing our vision on the main stage, and welcoming visits from Govs. Wes Moore & JB Pritzker. Energized by the momentum, we’re ready to keep building the future of quantum together.
Listen to our CEO @NiccoloDeMasi’s conversation with @jimcramer on @MadMoneyOnCNBC to learn how @IonQ_Inc is stitching quantum computing, networking, and sensing together to provide powerful capabilities to our customers.
IonQ Chairman and CEO Niccolo de Masi joined @jimcramer on @MadMoneyOnCNBC to discuss our latest acquisitions, our new MOU with the Department of Energy, and how these investments position us to help strengthen economic and national security. https://t.co/EEEwym7Q3v
IonQ’s new SVP of Industry Relations, Dr. Marco Pistoia, spoke with @CNBC about the growing threat quantum computing—in the wrong hands—poses to today’s encryption. He stressed the urgent need for enterprises to shift to quantum-safe security and how IonQ is helping them make that transition. https://t.co/1fXUzB7BKo
Thrilled to welcome Marco Pistoia to @IonQ_Inc !
Marco is a true innovator and pioneer in translating quantum computing and networking breakthroughs into real-world impact. Excited to partner with him to help our customers harness the power of quantum to solve their most complex challenges.
IonQ welcomes Dr. Marco Pistoia as SVP of Industry Relations. Marco is a pioneer in quantum computing, cybersecurity, and AI and will lead partnerships & advocacy to advance our #quantumcomputing and #quantumnetworking leadership. https://t.co/4cO7pOYQIl
IonQ CEO Niccolo de Masi joined @jimcramer on @MadMoneyOnCNBC to discuss the global race for quantum supremacy. From breakthroughs with Nvidia, AWS & AstraZeneca to leading the charge on quantum networking & RSA encryption, IonQ is shaping the quantum future. https://t.co/Ht7iqFHL75
IonQ CRO Rima Alameddine joined industry leaders at a quantum roundtable hosted by IL Gov. JB Pritzker, AU Ambassador Kevin Rudd, and UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson. Thanks to IL Chief Quantum Officer Preeti Chalsani for leading key discussions on partnerships, workforce, & cross-border innovation.
Thrilled to share @IonQ_Inc's intent to acquire @capellaspace, unlocking the world’s first space-based quantum-secure communications network. By combining Capella’s advanced satellite platform with IonQ’s quantum technologies, we aim to deliver a global space-to-space and space-to-ground quantum key distribution system. Excited to join forces with Capella’s pioneering team to accelerate the development of ultra-secure, space-enabled communications and help realize the quantum internet—ushering in a new era of global security and connectivity. 🚀
Today, IonQ announced plans to launch the first global space-based quantum key distribution network. Building on its acquisition of quantum networking company Qubitekk, IonQ announces it has entered into an agreement to acquire @capellaspace with plans to unlock the world’s first space-based quantum-secure communications network.
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Thrilled to share our intent to acquire @Lightsynq, enabling us to leverage their groundbreaking quantum interconnect to accelerate IonQ’s delivery of commercial quantum computers with tens of thousands—and eventually millions—of qubits. We’re also excited to leverage their innovative technology to develop quantum repeaters, a foundational step toward realizing the Quantum Internet.
Equally exciting is the opportunity to partner with Lightsynq’s visionary founders and pioneers as we work together to push the boundaries of what’s possible in scalable quantum computing and quantum networking.
IonQ announces intention to acquire Lightsynq, expediting quantum computing, quantum internet, and offering a clear path to millions of qubits. Lightsynq’s unique architecture provides a powerful platform to support IonQ’s quantum computers and advance the company’s quantum networking roadmap.
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Today on @CNBC, IonQ CEO Niccolo de Masi spoke about our Q1 earnings, quantum commercialization momentum, recent investments in quantum networking, and the economic and national security considerations of encryption-breaking quantum. Watch now: https://t.co/kK5UPAPb7U
DARPA and the State of Maryland have agreed to each invest up to $100M in a new quantum benchmarking hub in College Park. IonQ is proud to be part of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative and looks forward to welcoming them as neighbors in the Discovery District. https://t.co/6kShTfyLku
IonQ recently welcomed the @Intellian team to our Seattle facility. Following our recent MOU, we’re working together to advance quantum communications and strengthen the global quantum ecosystem — starting with South Korea.
This @IonQ_Inc work is so exciting because these breakthroughs in hybrid quantum-AI aren’t just scientific milestones—they represent real, tangible solutions to pressing challenges across industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and finance. It’s incredibly rewarding to see our technology making an impact for customers.
IonQ is pushing the boundaries of hybrid quantum-AI—boosting LLM performance in low data settings and improving generative modeling for materials science. Learn more about these breakthroughs in our blogs:
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