D-Wave executives urge governments to adopt quantum computing now
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Updated · MeriTalk · May 8
D-Wave executives urge governments to adopt quantum computing now
15 articles · Updated · MeriTalk · May 8
In a MeriTalk interview, Allison Schwartz and Jack Sears said agencies can already access D-Wave systems via cloud and the Pentagon’s Tradewinds marketplace.
They cited current uses in missile-defence planning, UK police deployment, wildfire and grid modelling, telecom optimisation and grocery e-commerce, arguing annealing systems already deliver operational benefits.
D-Wave says its quantum tools can also ease AI’s energy demands, while warning agencies to match problems to the right system and start pilot projects now.
Is D-Wave's 'quantum now' a breakthrough, or a clever bridge for a technology still years away from true computational advantage?
With quantum tech vital for national security, how fragile is its supply chain that depends on geopolitical rivals like China?
D-Wave’s $836M Quantum Push: Advantage2™ Powers U.S. Government Defense & National Security
Overview
In early 2026, D-Wave launched a dedicated U.S. government business unit led by Jack Sears Jr. to address complex federal challenges and accelerate quantum computing adoption. Central to this effort is the deployment of the Advantage2™ system at a secure Alabama facility, providing government agencies with advanced quantum resources. This move responds to urgent national security demands, including the need to counter adversaries collecting encrypted data for future decryption and to maintain U.S. leadership amid a global quantum race. Collaborations like the one with Anduril Industries demonstrate significant defense applications, while strong financial results and analyst support position D-Wave to drive practical quantum solutions for critical government missions.