IonQ, the leading quantum company, has completed its acquisition of Skyloom Global Corp., a U.S.-based developer of lightwave-optics technology for secure, high-performance communications. The acquisition, which was initially announced in November 2025, has now officially closed.
The acquisition of Skyloom is expected to strengthen IonQ's quantum networking roadmap by adding expertise in free-space optical communications, photonic systems engineering, and secure data transmission. This move is in line with IonQ's strategy of combining quantum computing, networking, sensing, and security technologies to address complex real-world challenges across national security, enterprise, and scientific research.
Skyloom has developed advanced optical terminals and communication systems designed to deliver high-bandwidth, low-latency, and resilient connectivity. These technologies have been applied across government, defense, and commercial use cases where security and performance are crucial.
With the completion of the acquisition, IonQ now owns all critical technology layers for distributed quantum entanglement and ultra-secure connectivity, further advancing the company's ability to deliver end-to-end quantum networking solutions.
IonQ's newest generation of quantum computers, the forthcoming IonQ Tempo, has been instrumental in helping customers and partners achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in various fields. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.
Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has more than 1,300 employees and operations in various locations globally. The company's quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.
The completion of the Skyloom acquisition marks another significant development in IonQ's journey to expand its capabilities and bring its quantum platform solutions to a wider range of customers, particularly in the government, aerospace, and defense sectors. Today the company's shares have moved 6.81% to a price of $50.80. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.
