\nIonQ (NYSE: IONQ<\/a>), the leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Oxford Ionics,<\/a> a quantum computing company based in the United Kingdom. The transaction accelerates IonQ\u2019s technology roadmap for more powerful, high-fidelity quantum computers, and supports the company\u2019s expansion into the UK, Europe, Asia, and other global markets.<\/p>\n
\nOxford Ionics brings to IonQ a team of world-class scientists and engineers, along with patented innovations in trapped ion quantum systems that complement IonQ\u2019s existing hardware and software stack. The acquisition also provides IonQ with a UK base of operations for future collaborations with leading universities, research institutions, and public-sector partners.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe acquisition of Oxford Ionics marks a pivotal step for IonQ as we continue to advance more powerful and scalable quantum systems, with unit economics<\/a> that will underpin standardization on our ecosystem,\u201d said Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and CEO of IonQ. \u201cOxford Ionics\u2019 talented team and intellectual property strengthen our technology and accelerate our roadmap toward fault tolerant quantum computing and broad quantum advantage.\u201d<\/p>\n \nIonQ plans to integrate Oxford Ionics’ record-breaking ion trap technology, which is manufactured using standard semiconductor chips, with IonQ’s quantum systems to develop high-fidelity quantum architectures optimized for both compute and networking.<\/p>\n \n\u201cTogether, we\u2019ll continue pushing the boundaries of what\u2019s possible to deliver practical quantum solutions to real-world challenges,\u201d said Dr. Chris Ballance, Co-founder and CEO of Oxford Ionics. \u201cWe\u2019re confident that our shared vision of quantum computing will not only be commercially impactful for customers worldwide in the near term, but transformative for society in the long term.\u201d<\/p>\n \nThis acquisition follows a series of strategic business announcements by IonQ that solidify its position at the forefront of quantum innovation, including securing a majority stake in ID Quantique<\/a>, and acquisitions of Qubitekk<\/a>, Capella Space<\/a>, and Lightsynq Technologies<\/a>.<\/p>\n \nAbout IonQ<\/p>\n \nIonQ, Inc.<\/a> [NYSE: IONQ] is the leading commercial quantum computing and quantum networking company, delivering high-performance systems aimed at solving the world\u2019s most complex problems. IonQ\u2019s current generation quantum computers, IonQ Forte<\/a> and IonQ Forte Enterprise<\/a>, are the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners such as Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA<\/a> achieve 20x performance results.<\/p>\n \nThe company is accelerating its technology roadmap and intends to deliver the world\u2019s most powerful quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030 to accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. IonQ\u2019s advancements in quantum networking also position the company as a leader in building the quantum internet.<\/p>\n \nThe company\u2019s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Newsweek\u2019s 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Forbes\u2019 2025 Most Successful Mid-Cap<\/a> Companies list, and Built In\u2019s 2025 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Washington DC 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n \nIonQ Forward-Looking Statements<\/p>\n \nThis 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 but not limited to the terms \u201caccelerate,\u201d \u201caccelerates,\u201d \u201caccelerating,\u201d \u201cadvance,\u201d \u201cadvancements,\u201d \u201cbuilding,\u201d \u201ccan, \u201c\u201ccontinue,\u201d \u201cdeliver,\u201d \u201cdelivering,\u201d \u201cdevelop,\u201d \u201cexpansion,\u201d \u201cfuture,\u201d \u201cgrowth,\u201d \u201cintends,\u201d \u201cplans,\u201d \u201csupports,\u201d \u201ctoward,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d and other similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include those related to IonQ\u2019s quantum computing capabilities and plans; IonQ\u2019s technology driving commercial quantum advantage in the future; 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 inability to attract and retain key personnel; IonQ\u2019s ability to deliver, and customers\u2019 ability to generate, value from IonQ\u2019s offerings; IonQ\u2019s inability to effectively integrate its acquisitions of Qubitekk, Inc., Lightsync Technologies, Inc., Capella Space Corporation, Oxford Ionics Limited, and ID Quantique, SA; 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’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and reports on Form 10-Q. 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. 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