D-Wave Is One of Only Two Companies Named to the Leaders Category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Quantum Computing 2026 Vendor Assessment - Yahoo Finance

This is a paid press release. Contact the press release distributor directly with any inquiries. D-Wave Is One of Only Two Companies Named to the Leaders Category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Quantum Computing 2026 Vendor Assessment Business Wire July 7, 2026 8 min read QBTS -5.20% PALO ALTO, Calif., July 07, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), ("D-Wave" or the "Company"), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software, and services, today announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Quantum Computing 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc #US54125526, June 2026, the "IDC MarketScape"). The IDC MarketScape evaluated quantum computing companies based on their current capabilities and future strategies. According to the IDC MarketScape, D-Wave's key strengths include: Broad production deployment footprint. D-Wave's customer activity extends beyond research experimentation into operational manufacturing, telecommunications, retail, logistics, defense, and research computing workflows. According to D-Wave, more than 200 million problems have been submitted to its systems, the Advantage2TM system usage grew 314% year over year, and the StrideTM hybrid solver usage grew 114% over six months as of early 2026. Public implementations include manufacturing scheduling with Ford Otosan, network optimization with NTT DOCOMO, and workforce scheduling with Pattison Food Group. Mature enterprise accessibility and hybrid adoption framework. The LeapTM cloud platform, OceanTM SDK, the Stride hybrid solver, the Leap Quantum LaunchPadTM onboarding program, and a structured training catalog collectively reduce the infrastructure and expertise barriers that most often slow enterprise quantum adoption. Organizations can apply quantum-assisted optimization to problems involving up to 2 million variables without requiring dedicated quantum programming expertise, while guided onboarding programs provide a pathway from initial evaluation to production deployment. Extending quantum annealing beyond optimization into scientific simulation. Published research on magnetic materials simulation and quantum dynamics reflects the Company's active effort to extend quantum annealing into scientific computing domains relevant to materials science, electronics, medical imaging, and physical systems modeling. "In D-Wave's opinion, being named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape is powerful validation of our execution, commercial traction, and long-term strategy," said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. "The market is separating those who can deliver from those still making promises, and this is where D-Wave's differentiation is unmistakable. We have been clear and consistent that quantum computing must deliver real value, on real problems, for real customers. We also believe this recognition affirms that D-Wave is not waiting for the future. We are proving its value today." Story Continues View Comments Terms and Privacy Policy Privacy Dashboard