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<\/p>\nIntegration of Lightsynq\u2019s photonic interconnect and quantum memory technologies accelerates IonQ\u2019s roadmap toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum systems<\/p>\n
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IonQ finalizes Lightsynq acquisition.<\/p>\n
COLLEGE PARK, MD \u2013 June 3, 2025 – IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Lightsynq Technologies, Inc., a Boston-based startup specializing in photonic interconnects and quantum memory. This strategic acquisition accelerates IonQ\u2019s fault-tolerant quantum computing roadmap and advances progress toward the development of the quantum internet.<\/p>\n
Lightsynq\u2019s photonic interconnect platform supports high-fidelity, multi-nodal qubit operations and modularity, which are essential for scaling quantum computers. The company\u2019s innovations in quantum memory and repeater technology complement IonQ\u2019s trapped-ion quantum computing approach and will advance IonQ\u2019s quantum networking systems.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith this acquisition, we\u2019re not just acquiring talent and technology, we\u2019re accelerating our development timeline to fault tolerant quantum computers and long distance networking capabilities,\u201d said Niccolo de Masi, CEO of IonQ. \u201cThis deal accelerates the shift from experimental bulk optics to scalable optical chips, moving us closer to commercializing our next generation of advanced quantum technologies and the quantum internet.\u201d<\/p>\n
Founded by Harvard quantum networking experts and former AWS research leads Dr. Mihir Bhaskar, Dr. Bart Machielse, and Dr. David Levonian, Lightsynq has developed universal photonic interconnect solutions designed to link multiple quantum processing units (QPUs) with high bandwidth to scale quantum systems.<\/p>\n
\u201cIonQ is already a leader in enterprise-grade quantum computing and networking, and by joining forces, we\u2019re accelerating the path to modular architectures that will deliver data-center-scale quantum computers in the future,\u201d said Dr. Mihir Bhaskar, CEO of Lightsynq. \u201cOur work will enable IonQ\u2019s systems to network at speed and scale, laying the foundation for distributed quantum computing.\u201d<\/p>\n
As part of this acquisition, IonQ will add to its patent portfolio over 20 patents and patent applications related to quantum memory and interconnect technologies, further strengthening IonQ\u2019s intellectual property position in the quantum computing and networking industry. This acquisition augments IonQ\u2019s growing leadership in the quantum networking space, including its recent acquisitions of quantum networking companies Qubitekk<\/a> and ID Quantique<\/a>, and the development of a quantum computing and networking innovation center with EPB<\/a> in Chattanooga, Tennessee.<\/p>\n About IonQ About Lightsynq IonQ Forward-Looking Statements Contacts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Integration of Lightsynq\u2019s photonic interconnect and quantum memory technologies accelerates IonQ\u2019s roadmap toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum systems IonQ…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":127410,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[49,48,285,61],"class_list":{"0":"post-127409","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-computing","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-computing","11":"tag-technology"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=127409"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127409\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/127410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=127409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=127409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=127409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
IonQ, Inc. is a leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, delivering high-performance systems aimed at solving the world\u2019s largest and most complex commercial and research use cases. IonQ\u2019s current generation quantum computers, IonQ Forte<\/a> and IonQ Forte Enterprise<\/a>, are the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems, boasting 36 algorithmic qubits. The company\u2019s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Newsweek\u2019s 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Forbes\u2019 2025 Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies list, and Built In\u2019s 2025 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Washington, D.C. and Seattle, respectively. Available through all major cloud providers, IonQ is making quantum computing more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at IonQ.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lightsynq is a quantum interconnect company founded by Harvard quantum networking experts and former AWS research leads Dr. Mihir Bhaskar (CEO), Dr. Bart Machielse (CTO) and Dr. David Levonian (CPO). Lightsynq’s founders built the first-ever quantum memory capable of extending the range of quantum networks, a key technology enabling quantum devices to connect together in a future Quantum Internet. Lightsynq\u2019s core mission is to use this same technology to build the world\u2019s best quantum interconnects to link quantum processors at high speeds and overcome the bottleneck of single-system scaling.<\/p>\n
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words. Statements that are not historical in nature, including the words \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cgrowing,\u201d \u201caccelerates,\u201d \u201caccelerating,\u201d \u201cadvance,\u201d \u201cadvances,\u201d and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include those related to IonQ\u2019s quantum computing and quantum networking capabilities and plans; IonQ\u2019s development towards the quantum internet; IonQ technology driving commercial quantum advantage in the future; IonQ delivering scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing in the future; the relevance and utility of quantum algorithms and applications run on IonQ\u2019s quantum computers; the necessity, effectiveness, and future impacts of IonQ\u2019s offerings available today; and the scalability, fidelity, efficiency, viability, accessibility, effectiveness, importance, reliability, performance, speed, impact, practicality, feasibility, and commercial-readiness of IonQ\u2019s offerings. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections, and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: IonQ\u2019s ability to implement its technical roadmap; changes in the competitive industries in which IonQ operates, including development of competing technologies; IonQ\u2019s ability to deliver, and customers\u2019 ability to generate, value from IonQ\u2019s offerings; IonQ\u2019s ability to deliver higher speed and fidelity gates with fewer errors, enhance information transfer and network accuracy, or reduce noise and errors; IonQ\u2019s ability to sell effectively to government entities and large enterprises; changes in laws and regulations affecting IonQ\u2019s and its suppliers\u2019 businesses; IonQ\u2019s ability to implement its business plans, forecasts, roadmaps and other expectations, to identify and realize partnerships and opportunities, and to engage new and existing customers; IonQ\u2019s ability to effectively enter new markets; IonQ\u2019s ability to deliver services and products within currently anticipated timelines; IonQ\u2019s inability to attract and retain key personnel; IonQ\u2019s inability to effectively integrate its acquisitions of Qubitekk, Inc. assets and close its acquisition of a majority interest in ID Quantique, SA; IonQ\u2019s customers deciding or declining to extend contracts into new phases; the inability of IonQ\u2019s suppliers to deliver components that meet expectations timely; changes in U.S. government spending or policy that may affect IonQ\u2019s customers; and risks associated with U.S. government sales, including availability of funding and provisions that allow the government to unilaterally terminate or modify contracts for convenience; changes in laws and regulations affecting IonQ\u2019s patents; and IonQ\u2019s ability to maintain or obtain patent protection for its products and technology, including with sufficient breadth to provide a competitive advantage. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company\u2019s filings, including but not limited to those described in the \u201cRisk Factors\u201d section of IonQ\u2019s most recent Quarterly Report on form 10-Q, Annual Report on form 10-K, and other documents filed by IonQ from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and IonQ assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. IonQ does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations. IonQ may or may not choose to practice or otherwise use the inventions described in the issued patents in the future.<\/p>\n