D-Wave Quantum Inc. has announced a significant 83% increase in bookings for its annealing quantum computing technology in the Asia Pacific region over the past 12 months. This growth reflects the increasing interest and adoption of D-Wave's quantum computing solutions across the APAC region.
The company's recent customer highlights in the APAC region include notable partnerships with Japan Tobacco, NTT Docomo, and strategic relationships with Yonsei University and Incheon Metropolitan City in South Korea. These collaborations are aimed at leveraging D-Wave's quantum computing technology to address complex challenges in areas such as drug discovery, mobile network performance optimization, and research and talent development in quantum computing.
D-Wave is set to host its first-ever Qubits Japan 2025 Quantum Computing User Conference in Tokyo on September 17, under the theme "Quantum Realized." The conference will feature presentations from D-Wave executives, customers, and thought leaders, showcasing how D-Wave's quantum technology is delivering tangible value today.
The company's CEO, Dr. Alan Baratz, emphasized the growing significance of Japan as an epicenter of quantum computing innovation, development, and adoption, highlighting the region's historical contributions to the concept of quantum annealing.
Notable speakers at the Qubits Japan 2025 event will include D-Wave's CEO Dr. Alan Baratz, Chief Development Officer Trevor Lanting, as well as industry experts and professionals from Japan Tobacco, NTT Docomo, and academic institutions.
D-Wave's mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum computing today, with their quantum computers featuring QPUs with sub-second response times and offering on-premises deployment or access through their quantum cloud service.
The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares -1.7% to a price of $18.195. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.
