D-Wave Quantum Inc. Establishes U.S. Government Business Unit to Drive Quantum Computing Adoption

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) has formed a new business unit dedicated to driving the adoption of its quantum computing products and services within the U.S. government. This strategic move positions the company to capitalize on growing federal interest in quantum technologies for national security, defense, and research applications. The newly established unit will support D-Wave's enterprise-wide U.S. government-related initiative, representing a significant expansion of the company's focus on public sector opportunities.

Jack Sears Jr., a seasoned government and public sector business executive with more than 25 years of experience, will lead the new business unit as vice president of U.S. government solutions. Sears brings extensive expertise in developing and executing organizational growth strategies for companies serving the federal government in the defense and aerospace industries. In his role, he will oversee government-related go-to-market efforts and application development, as well as the unique product development and customer support necessary for secure systems that meet federal requirements.

The establishment of this dedicated government business unit comes at a critical time as quantum computing transitions from theoretical research to practical applications with national security implications. D-Wave's quantum computers feature QPUs with sub-second response times and can be deployed on-premises or accessed through their quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. These capabilities make the technology particularly relevant for government applications requiring rapid computation and high reliability.

More than 100 organizations currently trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges, with over 200 million problems submitted to their quantum systems to date. The company's customers apply their technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. The new government-focused initiative aims to extend these capabilities to federal agencies seeking quantum solutions for complex problems in areas such as logistics, cryptography, materials science, and strategic planning.

D-Wave's position as the world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers gives them unique advantages in pursuing government contracts. The company's mission to help customers realize the value of quantum computing today aligns with increasing government investment in quantum technologies. For more information about D-Wave's quantum computing systems, visit https://www.dwavequantum.com.

The formation of this specialized business unit represents a strategic investment in the growing quantum computing market within the federal government. As quantum technologies continue to mature, D-Wave's focused approach to government adoption could position them as a key player in this emerging sector. The company's experience with enterprise customers and their track record of solving complex computational problems provides a strong foundation for expanding into government applications that require secure, reliable quantum computing solutions.