20 yrs of experience in commercial quantum computing at D-Wave

Joined February 2023
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#Q2B26 Tokyo comes to a close after lots of great discussions and the energy of 800 attendees. Fukuda-san of NTT Docomo presented on their results reducing cell network signal congestion with quantum hybrid optimization. It brought a lot of positive attention to their quantum computing team because the results seemed “too good to be true” at first, but seeing is believing now that the optimization results are delivering true value deployed in their networks. Kunugi-san of Shionogi gave a great talk showing how they’re using our quantum annealers to improve their transformer AI model for pharmaceutical drug discovery. It’s generating a higher proportion of drug-like molecules than is even represented in their training data. We had a number of attendees come by our booth to meet with the Shionogi team about their impressive work. (I was also impressed to find out that Kunugi-san is an avid runner and has even run a few ultramarathons!!) In my keynote presentation I shared how our conversations with business leaders are changing from “should I use quantum computing” to “how quickly can I implement it”. I spoke about our dual platform approach, and walked through several business success stories. In my opinion our talks were among the most business application focused of the whole event. I hope to return again soon! #QuantumRealized #QuantumComputing #BeyondClassical
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Kicking things off at #Q2B26 in Tokyo! We’ll be sharing our customer success stories and our dual-platform approach to quantum computing. If you’re here come by to say hello! @dwavequantum #QuantumRealized #QuantumComputing #QuantumOptimization
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A new episode of our Quantum Matters podcast is live! Watch or listen here: link.cohostpodcasting.com/cd… In this episode, I speak with Dale Moore, President & CEO of Davidson Technologies, about bringing quantum computing to the national defense sector. We discuss the work Davidson has done with D-Wave and Anduril to apply quantum computing to air and missile defense planning, why this type of optimization problem is such a strong fit for quantum computing, and the results that showed a quantum-powered solution outperforming a classical approach. Dale also explains the importance of housing a D-Wave Advantage2™ annealing quantum computing system at Davidson's Huntsville, Alabama headquarters and shares where he sees future opportunities for quantum across the public sector.

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Today, D-Wave announced a new gate-model roadmap designed to accelerate the development of commercial, fault-tolerant quantum computing. Targeting 100 logical qubits capable of successfully performing over one million operations by 2032, the roadmap combines D-Wave’s expertise in high-coherence dual-rail qubits and quantum error correction, with its proven ability to engineer, scale and commercialize superconducting quantum systems. The roadmap, which will be shared in detail today at D-Wave’s first-ever Investor Day, outlines a progression of technical milestones designed to improve qubit fidelity, advance large-scale computations and support the development of commercially useful quantum applications. Read the press release here: dwavequantum.com/company/new…

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Innovating with disruptive new technologies is challenging. But it's a challenge we must take on to ensure our security as technologies continue to advance. Dale Moore speaks to this in this upcoming episode of our Quantum Matters podcast. Look for it on Tuesday and you can subscribe here: lnkd.in/gyGsrqEA #QuantumRealized #QuantumComputing #DefenseInnovation
Quantum computing is becoming a strategic imperative for national security. Next week on the Quantum Matters podcast, host Murray Thom speaks with Davidson Technologies CEO Dale Moore about the role of quantum computing in defense and national security — including Davidson’s collaboration with Anduril on air and missile defense, and why he believes deploying a D-Wave Advantage2™ system at Davidson’s Huntsville, Alabama headquarters is critical to helping solve mission-critical U.S. government challenges. 🎙️ Subscribe and follow now: link.cohostpodcasting.com/46… #QuantumComputing #NationalSecurity #DWave #QuantumMatters #DefenseTech
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D-Wave’s groundbreaking supremacy result HOLDS. We took a few days to respond because we wanted to carefully review the Science version of the Tindall et al. paper and understand whether there were material extensions or changes beyond the arXiv version introduced over a year ago. After that review, the conclusion is clear: the same technical limitations apply. At the time the arXiv paper appeared and in the months that followed, D-Wave researchers and collaborators clearly demonstrated where the Tindall work falls short of overturning our supremacy result. The only major change in the work that has now been published in Science is the addition of large diamond lattice data. This supports the claim that they are using BP-TNS to extract a Kibble-Zurek exponent in a 3D system. But, the same criticisms apply as a year ago: They don’t compute the same observables, nor all the geometries, nor the largest size geometries, nor all the couplings computed by the D-Wave team. For pointers to more technical detail on the shortcomings of the Tindall work, see posts by my colleagues Andrew King and Trevor Lanting on LinkedIn today. It does nobody any good to use click-bait titles that overstate reality, and it’s just as bad to repeat and promote claims that misrepresent the technical record. We should all hold ourselves to a higher standard. $QBTS #quantumcomputing linkedin.com/pulse/still-bey… linkedin.com/pulse/d-waves-b…
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D-Wave is heading to London for Qubits Europe 2026: Quantum Realized 🇬🇧 On June 18, 2026, we’re bringing together customers, researchers, and industry leaders to explore how quantum computing is already delivering real-world impact across business, science, and government. ▪️ Hear about real-world use cases ▪️ Get the latest technology updates from D-Wave across annealing and gate-model quantum computing ▪️ Gain new insights into the state of quantum computing adoption ▪️ Connect with the other leaders shaping the future of quantum computing Reserve your seat now: qubitseurope26.dwavequantum.… #QubitsEurope26 #QuantumComputing
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.@LosAlamosNatLab recently shared how our annealing quantum computers are contributing to scientific discovery at the lab. Their researchers showed how D-Wave technology can be used not only for optimization, but as a controllable experimental platform to study how complex systems evolve, retain memory, approach tipping points, and behave at scale. This body of work reinforces something we’ve long recognized: our quantum computing technology can deliver value today on high-impact problems, now. #QuantumComputing $QBTS lanl.gov/media/news/0416-qua…
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Episode 3: Quantum Robots is out!🎙️⚛️ Eneko shares: 🔹He came from computer science, not physics 🔹He's working with real robots, real parts, and real quantum computing 🔹How he recognized this would be a good fit 🔹How he works with customers 🔹How long it took him to build this Check it out: link.cohostpodcasting.com/46… #QuantumComputing #Robots #QualityInspection

Episode 3 of the Quantum Matters podcast is live on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. In this episode, @Quantum_Murray welcomes Dr. Eneko Osaba from @tecnalia to explore how hybrid quantum optimization can reduce time to solution in a robotics use case. Using D-Wave’s Stride™ hybrid solver, his team accelerated path planning for robotic quality control, cutting solve times from hours to seconds while maintaining strong benchmark solution quality. Listen 👇 link.cohostpodcasting.com/46… #QuantumComputing #Robotics
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🎙️Podcast fans: I'm excited to share the first episode of Quantum Matters. Our new podcast is now available on all major platforms. In this episode, I sit down with Martin Hofmann, global technology executive and former Volkswagen Group CIO, to discuss projects he and his teams developed with D-Wave—including real-world applications of quantum computing for traffic optimization to help reduce congestion and travel times. ▶️ Watch on YouTube or 🎧 listen on all major platforms here: link.cohostpodcasting.com/56… I'd love to hear what you think and what you'd like to learn about next! #QuantumComputing #QuantumRealized #Innovation

We just dropped the first episode of Quantum Matters, our first podcast! D-Wave's @Quantum_Murray kicked things off with Martin Hofmann, Former @VW Group CIO and Technology Executive. Martin breaks down why routing millions of vehicles in real time is a problem classical computers struggle to solve, and what happened when Volkswagen put quantum to the test. Look for a new episode every other week wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 Listen now on all major platforms: link.cohostpodcasting.com/46…
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If you work in retail or supply chain, disruption is now part of day-to-day operations. Demand can shift quickly and labor is often constrained. Transportation delays are common, and margins are under pressure. Many existing tools were not designed to handle this level of ongoing change. Quantum-powered optimization offers a different way to approach these challenges. Rather than rebuilding plans from scratch each time conditions change, it can help you update routes, schedules, inventory, and fulfillment priorities more continuously. Working alongside existing systems, this approach can help support faster decisions and greater flexibility when responding to disruptions. Join D-Wave experts and industry practitioners to learn: → How to assess whether quantum-powered optimization is a good fit for your organization → Practical ways to identify high-value use cases → What is involved in moving from proof of concept to implementation Register to join us April 2 at 10am PT / 1pm ET: dwavesys.zoom.us/webinar/reg…
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Today, Physical Review A published our peer-reviewed paper "Blockchain with Proof of Quantum Work.” The paper introduces a proof of quantum work consensus mechanism that could reduce blockchain electricity costs by up to 1,000x. D-Wave scientists deployed the blockchain across four of our annealing quantum processors geographically distributed across North America, demonstrating stable operation across hundreds of thousands of quantum hashing operations. Blockchain technology touches everything from supply chain management to healthcare and we're working with partners to bring products to market based on this new architecture. Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1103/m9jd-z9my Check out the demo here: github.com/dwave-examples/qu…
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This morning at #CERAWeek: I’ll be joining the panel “Innovations in Quantum Infrastructure” ⏰ 9:00 AM | 📍 Innovation Agora AI Hub As quantum expands its real-world use, scaling infrastructure — across hardware, software, and hybrid systems — is at the frontier of energy efficient computing. Hope to see you there. #QuantumComputing #Energy #BeyondClassical
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At #CERAWeek today in Houston, I’ll be speaking in the Innovation Agora on: “How Quantum Computing Is Transforming Business Today” ⏰ 2:30 PM | 📍 Innovation Agora GRB L3 Pod 4 Quantum is already delivering value in optimization, logistics, and resource allocation — not years from now, but today. I hope to see you here.
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I’m excited to launch Quantum Matters, a new podcast from @dwavequantum. It’s designed to give you a fly-on-the-wall perspective, with candid conversations between experts on how quantum computing is solving real problems today. link.cohostpodcasting.com/56… #QuantumMatters

Coming soon: a new podcast from D-Wave, hosted by Murray Thom, VP, Quantum Technology Evangelism. The Quantum Matters podcast reveals how quantum computing is already transforming the world around us, from automotive manufacturing to retail operations. Each episode will unpack big ideas in plain English and show where quantum is starting to make a difference today. Follow Quantum Matters so you never miss an episode: link.cohostpodcasting.com/46… Read the press release: dwavequantum.com/company/new… #quantummatters #quantumcomputing #podcast
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D-Wave will be at the #APSSummit26 this week. Stop by Booth 1228 to talk to our team about career opportunities. We're hiring for the following roles: → Experimental Physicist II (Fluxonium Development) ats.rippling.com/d-wave-quan… → Staff Experimental Physicist (Fluxonium Development) ats.rippling.com/d-wave-quan… → Director, Cryogenic Packaging ats.rippling.com/d-wave-quan… #hiring #openjobs
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I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at #Qubits26 this year. It's going to be a fantastic event. #QuantumRealized #QuantumComputing #BeyondClassical
Final invite to #Qubits26—and make no mistake, this year is different. With the Quantum Circuits acquisition complete, D-Wave now leads the industry by building both annealing and gate-model quantum computing. At Qubits, we’ll go deep on the technical breakthroughs, customer successes, and scientific advances powering this dual-platform. If you want to be part of the community fueling the quantum transformation, this is the room to be in. Join us in Boca Raton or online Tuesday! #quantumcomputing #quantumtechnology #techleadership #advancedtechnology $QBTS qubits2026.dwavequantum.com/
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🎙️ D-Wave CEO Dr. @Alan_Baratz recently joined @kantrowitz on the @BigTechnology #podcast to discuss the state of #QuantumComputing: what it is, what’s real today, and what’s still ahead. Tune in for a breakdown on annealing vs. gate-model quantum computing, D-Wave’s recent acquisition of Quantum Circuits, and how annealing quantum computing is delivering practical, commercial results today. youtube.com/watch?v=EOfuh_Wd…
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I’m headed to @Supercomputing this year and I’m looking forward to talking with all of my #HPC colleagues about this. This is the frontier of energy-efficient advanced compute.
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Researchers at JSC are working to couple JUPITER, Europe’s first exascale supercomputer, with a D-Wave annealing quantum computer to accelerate progress in hybrid quantum computing. "We wanted a machine that is mature, ready for users, and able to support prototyping of real applications. Unlike many gate-based quantum systems still operating in fragile lab settings, the D-Wave annealer is robust and commercially deployable,” said Kristel Michielsen, co-lead of Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) and head of its quantum information processing division, in a recent @EETimes | Electronic Engineering Times article by Pat Brans. Read more: eetimes.eu/hybrid-quantum-cl… @fzj_jsc
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