IonQ Finalizes Acquisition of ID Quantique to Expand Global Leadership in Quantum Networking

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has completed its acquisition of a controlling interest in ID Quantique (IDQ), marking a significant expansion of the company's quantum networking and secure communications capabilities. The deal strengthens IonQ's position in the growing quantum internet space and adds a major portfolio of quantum-safe technologies to its lineup.

IDQ, based in Switzerland, is a well-established leader in quantum key distribution (QKD), quantum random number generation (QRNG), and single-photon detection--technologies that are essential for building secure quantum networks. These capabilities now become part of IonQ's broader quantum ecosystem, following the initial announcement of the deal back in February 2025.

This acquisition brings IonQ's total patent portfolio to over 900 granted and pending patents, bolstering its intellectual property lead in the quantum sector. The company emphasized that it will continue offering IDQ's products and services to existing customers under the same trusted brand.

Jordan Shapiro, President and GM of Quantum Networking at IonQ, stated that the addition of IDQ deepens the company's technical advantage and will enable it to deliver more comprehensive, end-to-end quantum solutions. Shapiro said the combination of IonQ's quantum computing systems with IDQ's secure communications tools creates a powerful offering for governments, researchers, and enterprises.

IDQ's technologies are already being used in quantum-secure communications projects in Singapore, South Korea, and the European Union. Its detection systems also play a role in scaling quantum computing systems by enabling more precise photon measurement.

Gregoire Ribordy, CEO and co-founder of IDQ, commented that the merger enhances global support for customers and combines decades of research in quantum-safe communications with leading-edge computing infrastructure.

The move follows IonQ's other recent milestones in the sector, including its acquisition of Qubitekk and government contracts with the U.S. Air Force Research Lab and ARLIS. The company also recently launched a $22 million partnership with EPB to establish the first dedicated U.S. quantum networking and computing hub in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

As quantum computing infrastructure expands globally, the integration of IDQ is expected to accelerate development of a scalable and secure quantum internet unlocking new use cases in critical infrastructure, national security, and enterprise systems.

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