Investing.com -- D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE:QBTS) stock climbed 4% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company reported a significant surge in customer usage of its quantum computing systems, highlighting growing demand for its technology.
The dual-platform quantum computing provider revealed that usage of its Advantage2 annealing quantum computers increased by 314% over the last year, while its Stride hybrid solver saw usage jump 114% in the past six months. These metrics signal accelerating adoption of D-Wave’s quantum computing solutions.
D-Wave also announced an accelerated roadmap for its gate-model quantum computing platform, targeting initial system availability in 2026. The company highlighted its unique position as the only provider with all three core technologies required to deliver scaled, error-corrected superconducting gate-model systems.
The company introduced new hybrid solver capabilities that enable customers to incorporate machine learning models directly into quantum optimization workflows. This enhancement supports a wider range of use cases including predictive maintenance, surge pricing, and employee scheduling.
D-Wave’s growth extends beyond technology development, with the company announcing plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from Palo Alto, California to Boca Raton, Florida before the end of 2026. The move coincides with a $20 million agreement with Florida Atlantic University to install an Advantage2 system at its Boca Raton campus.
The company also highlighted a collaboration with Davidson Technologies and Anduril Industries to develop quantum-classical hybrid applications for U.S. air and missile defense planning. Initial proof-of-concept results showed at least 10 times faster time-to-solution compared to classical-only methods.
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