IonQ Inc (IONQ)

So how's that VCSY that you pumped for two decades doing now Kona? LOL!

shorts are covering stylishly, 90+M to now only 60M and lowering. this is the not to miss dip

quantum con fused,

Looks like up.

Which way we going this week.  Need some news !

NVDA & QUANTUM:

We need news. Is everything top secret now? Come on. Spill the beans. There is a ton of stuff happening. Shipping Tempo etc What’s the secret?
Keep your 👁️ on.
👁️onQ.

msft marjorana semiconductor quantum ip now using lead which they say is multiple times better than al. problem is one atom of pb at a time in this composite fab...scaling is now their reported issue. regardless given the nature of quantum computing , they will want to compare adversarially the output/outcome of multiple/several quantum methods to ensure veracity and contextual intactness and granularity of the work... similar to classical computing. also, some of the same people who are hoping to cash in on tech short term investments found ionq and will now be jumping to the likes of spaceX, anthropic, and openai ipo's...it's only natural?

Maybe not over. This was a mini-correction for IONQ and market. Thinking Monday will be a good test. I'm thinking market is still way too overbought and high. Watch for a potential 750 drop on Monday which could mean abe a bloodbath for remainder of week. Waiting until Thursday or Friday before moving any money back in. JNMO

Maybe not over. IONQ dropped 20%+ from the recent high. Buyin opp?

It looks like 55.85 was bottom. The whole market was over bought and was primed for a correction.

Yes, I totally agree. We tend to treat the symptoms and ignore the cause.

the market is acting like a prima donna. up and down, up and down. I'm going fishing.

As of June 2026, the most significant recent breakthrough associated with IonQ?? is not a single new qubit record, but the combination of three major advances that substantially strengthen its path toward large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computing:

1. Oxford Ionics Integration

IonQ’s acquisition of Oxford Ionics brought in one of the highest-fidelity trapped-ion architectures in the industry. The combined roadmap targets:

* 256 physical qubits with ~99.99% gate fidelity by 2026
* More than 10,000 physical qubits and logical error rates around 99.99999% by 2027
* A long-term goal of 2 million physical qubits by 2030

For many researchers, improving fidelity is more important than simply increasing qubit count because fault tolerance depends on both.

2. Full-Stack Quantum Manufacturing via SkyWater

IonQ’s planned acquisition of SkyWater Technology may be one of the most strategically important moves in the quantum industry.

The deal gives IonQ direct access to U.S.-based semiconductor fabrication, allowing tighter control over quantum chip manufacturing and accelerating development of future processors. IonQ has stated that this could enable testing of 200,000-qubit processors beginning around 2028.

3. Quantum Networking and Quantum Internet Technology

The acquisition of Lightsynq added photonic interconnects and quantum memory technologies.

This is particularly important because scaling beyond a single quantum computer will likely require networking multiple quantum processors together. The Lightsynq technology supports IonQ’s broader quantum internet and distributed quantum computing strategy.

Why This Matters

For someone following IonQ’s long-term strategy, the breakthrough is really the emergence of an end-to-end quantum stack:

* Quantum computers (IonQ + Oxford Ionics)
* Quantum networking (Lightsynq)
* Quantum sensing and timing (including prior acquisitions)
* Quantum-safe security
* Semiconductor manufacturing (SkyWater)

IonQ is positioning itself as a vertically integrated quantum platform rather than just a quantum computer vendor.

What to Watch Next

The next major technical milestone expected from IonQ is the demonstration of a 256-qubit system later in 2026. Investors and researchers will be watching not only the qubit count but also error rates and logical-qubit performance, since those are key indicators of progress toward fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Given your interest in quantum time synchronization and quantum networking, the Lightsynq photonic interconnect technology may ultimately be the most strategically important development because it could enable distributed quantum systems spanning terrestrial networks, satellites, and future quantum-secure timing infrastructures.
If you look at IonQ’s acquisition strategy as a system rather than a collection of deals, each acquisition fills a specific layer of what IonQ calls a full-stack quantum platform.

Acquisition

What it Adds

Strategic Value

Oxford Ionics

Ion-trap-on-a-chip quantum processors

Scalable fault-tolerant quantum computers

SkyWater Technology

U.S. semiconductor fabrication

Domestic manufacturing and quantum chip production

Lightsynq Technologies

Quantum memory and photonic interconnects

Connects quantum processors into larger systems; key for quantum internet

ID Quantique

Quantum key distribution, quantum random number generators, single-photon detectors

Quantum-safe cybersecurity and networking

Qubitekk

Quantum networking hardware and software

Foundation of IonQ’s quantum networking business

Capella Space

Satellite infrastructure and government relationships

Space-based quantum networking and secure communications

Skyloom Global

Laser communications terminals

Space-to-space and space-to-ground quantum communications

Vector Atomic

Atomic clocks and quantum sensing

Precision navigation, timing, and defense applications


For your specific interest in Quantum Time Synchronization (QTS/QSER), the most important acquisitions may actually be:

1. Vector Atomic — atomic clocks and precision timing.
2. ID Quantique — secure quantum key distribution and photon detection.
3. Lightsynq — quantum repeaters and quantum memory.
4. Skyloom and Capella Space — global optical links through space.
5. Qubitekk — terrestrial quantum networking.

Together, these pieces look very much like the architecture needed for a future quantum-enhanced Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT) network that could complement or

Or what ?

If you’re asking, “Or what acquisition might be even more important than Vector Atomic?”, there are a few contenders depending on the end goal:

* Lightsynq Technologies?? — If the future is distributed quantum computing and quantum networking, this may be the crown jewel. Quantum memories and photonic interconnects are essential for linking quantum processors across long distances.
* Oxford Ionics?? — If the goal is winning the race to fault-tolerant quantum computing, this could ultimately be IonQ’s most valuable acquisition because it directly impacts computing performance and scalability.
* ID Quantique?? — If quantum-safe cybersecurity becomes a massive market, this acquisition already provides commercial products, customers, and revenue.
* SkyWater Technology?? — This could be the sleeper acquisition. Owning semiconductor fabrication capabilities gives IonQ control over manufacturing in a way most quantum companies lack.

For the kind of Quantum Secure Earth Reference (QSER) and quantum time synchronization concepts you’ve discussed before, I’d rank the strategic importance roughly as:

1. Lightsynq Technologies??
2. Vector Atomic??
3. Capella Space??
4. Skyloom Global??
5. ID Quantique??

That combination starts to resemble the building blocks of a global quantum timing, sensing, and communications network rather than just a quantum computer company.

If you’re thinking from an investor perspective rather than a technology perspective, the strongest argument can be made that Oxford Ionics and SkyWater are the two acquisitions most likely to drive IonQ’s core quantum-computing revenue over the next decade.


No. My QSER concept Stands for Quantum Synchronized Edge Reality


Thanks for the clarification. In that context, QSER = Quantum Synchronized Edge Reality, not Quantum Secure Earth Reference.

Based on the way you’ve described QSER previously—a system that combines quantum computing, quantum networking, edge computing, timing synchronization, AI, sensors, and distributed infrastructure—the IonQ acquisitions line up somewhat differently.

For a Quantum Synchronized Edge Reality architecture, I’d rank them roughly as:

Tier 1: Core QSER Enablers

Lightsynq Technologies

* Quantum memory
* Entanglement distribution
* Quantum repeaters
* Synchronization across distributed nodes
* Potential foundation for a globally coherent edge network

Vector Atomic

* Precision timing
* Atomic clocks
* Navigation without GPS
* Synchronization of edge devices

Qubitekk

* Quantum network control
* Quantum communication infrastructure
* Linking geographically distributed systems

Tier 2: Global Infrastructure Layer

Capella Space

* Space-based infrastructure
* Persistent global sensing
* Data acquisition layer

Skyloom Global

* Optical inter-satellite links
* High-bandwidth low-latency communications
* Global synchronization backbone

ID Quantique

* Quantum-safe encryption
* Quantum key distribution
* Trust layer for distributed systems

Tier 3: Compute Layer

Oxford Ionics

* Fault-tolerant quantum computing
* Quantum optimization
* Quantum AI acceleration

SkyWater Technology

* Manufacturing
* Quantum chip production
* Custom hardware development

Why Lightsynq May Be the Most Important for QSER

If QSER is fundamentally about creating a synchronized reality across distributed edge nodes, then compute alone is not enough.

A million-qubit quantum computer sitting in one building does not create a synchronized edge reality.

What enables QSER is:

1. Timing synchronization (Vector Atomic)
2. Network synchronization (Lightsynq + Qubitekk)
3. Secure trust (ID Quantique)
4. Global connectivity (Skyloom + Capella)
5. Compute and optimization (Oxford Ionics)

In other words, Oxford Ionics may become the “brain,” but Lightsynq, Vector Atomic, and Qubitekk look more like the “nervous system” of a QSER-style architecture.

Interestingly, when you map all of IonQ’s acquisitions together, they resemble many of the layers that would be needed for a distributed, synchronized, quantum-enhanced edge-computing platform rather than just a standalone quantum computer company. That’s one reason some observers see IonQ evolving toward a broader quantum infrastructure company.


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👁️onQ.

As Washington Pours Billions Into Quantum Computing, One Company Says the Real Race Is Defending the DataJune 4, 2026 12:07 PM
PR Newswire (US) Issued on behalf of Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. (CSE: QSE) (OTCQB: QSEGF) (FSE: VN80)
A wave of U.S. government investment is accelerating quantum computing — and with it, the urgency for organizations to protect data that must stay confidential for years or decades to come.NEW YORK, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group News Commentary – There is a quiet contradiction running through the most exciting technology story of the decade. The same breakthroughs that make quantum computing so promising — the ability to solve problems that would stall the most powerful classical machines — also threaten to unravel the encryption that protects nearly every sensitive digital record in existence. As governments rush to fund the race for quantum capability, a smaller field of companies — among them Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. (CSE: QSE) (OTCQB: QSEGF) (FSE: VN80) — is making a pointed argument: the more powerful these machines become, the more urgent it is to defend the data they could one day break. That argument moved into sharper focus in late May, when Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. (CSE: QSE) (OTCQB: QSEGF) (FSE: VN80) — a post-quantum cybersecurity company focused on quantum-resilient data protection, identity security, secure storage and cryptographic migration readiness — weighed in on a major signal from Washington. The company commented on reports that the U.S. Department of Commerce had entered into nine letters of intent to provide approximately US$2 billion to support the U.S. quantum computing sector, an investment QSE framed as evidence that quantum has crossed from research curiosity into national technology strategy."Government investment at this scale sends a clear message: quantum computing is moving from research into national technology strategy," said Ted Carefoot, Chief Executive Officer of QSE. "That progress is exciting, but it also accelerates the need for organizations to understand and address their post-quantum cybersecurity exposure. Sensitive data encrypted today may need to remain confidential for years or decades, which is why preparation cannot wait."The "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" Problem
Carefoot's point about data that must remain confidential for years or decades gets at the heart of why post-quantum security is not a problem organizations can comfortably defer. Encrypted information that is intercepted today can be stored cheaply and indefinitely, waiting for the day a sufficiently capable quantum computer can unlock it. For records with long shelf lives — government files, financial data, healthcare records, critical-infrastructure systems and other long-lived sensitive information — the threat is not theoretical to the institutions responsible for protecting them. The clock on confidentiality starts the moment the data is created, not the moment quantum machines mature.It is against that backdrop that the U.S. funding commitment reads as something more than an industrial-policy headline. Each dollar accelerating quantum capability is, in QSE's framing, also a dollar shortening the runway organizations have to get their cryptographic houses in order. The company has argued that quantum investment and post-quantum readiness are, in Carefoot's words, "two sides of the same transformation" — and that as governments accelerate one, enterprises must accelerate the other.From Awareness to Action
What sets QSE's recent messaging apart from the broader chorus of quantum commentary is that the company says it has already moved past the product-development stage and into commercial deployment. In a corporate update earlier in May, QSE described itself as operating a fully built, commercially available post-quantum cybersecurity platform — one designed to help organizations move, as the company puts it, from awareness to action.The update carried specifics that are unusual for a company at this stage of a frontier market. QSE said it is generating revenue, currently serves 262 customer accounts, and is seeing growing pipeline activity across enterprise, government and regulated-industry channels. The company characterized this as a shift into a commercial scaling phase, following a period of product development, platform integration, certification milestones and strategic partner expansion."QSE is now operating from a position of commercial strength," Carefoot said in that update. "Our product suite is fully built, our technology is in market, and our focus has shifted decisively toward scaling revenue, expanding customer relationships and converting a growing pipeline of enterprise and government opportunities. We believe the combination of regulatory urgency, market readiness and QSE's differentiated platform creates a significant growth opportunity for the Company in 2026 and beyond."The platform itself is organized around three plain-language functions. The first, Assess, helps organizations understand where their data and encryption may be vulnerable to future quantum threats. The second, Protect, secures sensitive data using quantum-resilient encryption, secure storage and deployment tools designed to work alongside existing systems. The third, Control Access, governs who can reach sensitive systems and data through quantum-secure login and identity tools. Taken together, QSE says, those functions support customers across the full post-quantum security lifecycle — from initial assessment and planning through deployment, identity protection, secure storage and ongoing security infrastructure.Crucially, the company emphasizes that its approach is designed to strengthen existing security infrastructure without requiring a disruptive rip-and-replace process. For large institutions with sprawling legacy systems, the prospect of swapping out cryptography wholesale is daunting enough to encourage paralysis; QSE's pitch is that quantum resilience can be layered onto what organizations already run, lowering the barrier to getting started.A Multi-Stream Commercial Model
Behind the three-function framework is a revenue model built to capture demand in more than one way. QSE has said its commercial model is generating recurring SaaS revenue while continuing to scale enterprise deployments, usage-based entropy and secure storage services, and on-premises hardware deployments for customers that require greater data autonomy and internal key control. That last category matters in sectors where institutions are unwilling — or, for regulatory reasons, unable — to hand control of their most sensitive keys to an outside cloud.The company is also pursuing a partner-led expansion strategy, working through value-added distributors, resellers, system integrators and regional partners with established access to enterprise, government and regulated-industry customers. Management has said it believes this channel approach can accelerate market penetration, expand geographic reach and help convert pipeline opportunities into long-term customer relationships — a route that lets a relatively young company extend its reach without building out a massive direct sales force first.Deepening the Bench
Scaling a frontier-technology company is as much about people as product, and QSE moved on that front in late May with the appointment of Michael Massing as Chief Technology Officer, effective June 1, 2026. Massing brings more than 30 years of experience across cybersecurity, cryptography, secure data management, artificial intelligence, blockchain, network architecture and advanced computing systems — a breadth that maps closely onto the technical demands of a post-quantum platform.His résumé reads like a tour through the modern security industry. Massing previously served as CTO and VP of Engineering at TokenX Labs and LifeSite Inc., where he led the development of zero-knowledge authentication and secure digital asset management systems. He also served as Executive Director of Engineering at Dell SonicWall, where he managed the Unified Threat Management business unit and helped scale enterprise cybersecurity product lines to approximately US$400 million in annual sales. Earlier, he founded SecureCom Networks, later acquired by SonicWall, and Mass Technology Inc., providing technical solutions to organizations including Cisco, Sophos and NASA — with work on advanced computing systems and real-time operating systems supporting NASA's SETI initiatives. He holds eight issued patents in cryptography, networking and cybersecurity, and earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Santa Clara University."Michael's appointment is an important step in QSE's next phase of growth," Carefoot said. "He brings deep cryptography expertise, enterprise cybersecurity experience and a proven record of building technologies that can scale into large commercial markets. As demand for post-quantum security accelerates, his leadership will be valuable as we continue expanding our platform, supporting customer deployments and pursuing larger commercial opportunities."The appointment comes as QSE continues expanding its enterprise post-quantum security platform, including its QPA migration readiness system, qREK entropy infrastructure, QAuth identity platform, and decentralized encrypted storage architecture — the named building blocks that sit beneath the Assess, Protect and Control Access functions the company markets to customers.A Crowded, Fast-Moving Field
QSE is not alone in racing to meet the post-quantum moment, and the breadth of the field underscores how seriously markets are taking the threat. On the cryptography-hardware side, SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) builds quantum-resistant semiconductors and public-key-infrastructure trust services, positioning itself as a pure-play in quantum-safe chips for connected-device, identity and IoT markets. On the software side, Arqit Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: ARQQ) has pioneered a symmetric-key agreement platform designed to keep networked devices and data at rest secure against both conventional and quantum-enabled attacks, and has been expanding into telecom and enterprise channels through partnerships.The urgency these security firms describe is, of course, driven by the progress of the quantum-computing builders themselves. IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) remains the bellwether among publicly traded quantum-hardware companies, developing trapped-ion processors and quantum-networking systems — the very class of machines whose maturation defines the timeline security vendors are racing against. And at the enterprise level, established cybersecurity giants such as Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PANW) frame quantum readiness as an emerging extension of the broader security mandate they already serve, a signal that post-quantum protection is migrating from niche concern toward mainstream enterprise requirement.Within that landscape, QSE's pitch is one of practicality and timing: a fully built platform, already in market, that layers quantum resilience onto existing systems. Readers can review the company's positioning in more detail on its USA News Group profile page.Why It Matters Now
QSE's read on its own market is that post-quantum cybersecurity is quickly becoming a board-level, compliance-level and national-security priority. The company points to a convergence of forces — regulatory pressure, cryptographic migration requirements and enterprise demand — that it believes positions it to capitalize on the accelerating global transition toward post-quantum security infrastructure. Governments, regulators and large enterprises, the company argues, are no longer treating post-quantum security as a future consideration; they are beginning to demand concrete action, including cryptographic inventories, preparedness assessments, migration roadmaps and the implementation of quantum-resilient controls."Post-quantum cybersecurity is quickly becoming a board-level, compliance-level and national-security priority," Carefoot said. "With a solid client-base and revenue generation established, a fully built platform in market and a growing pipeline of enterprise and government opportunities, QSE is now focused on scaling aggressively across the sectors where quantum-resilient security is becoming mission-critical."The story Washington is telling with its US$2 billion in letters of intent is, on its surface, a story about building quantum machines. QSE's contribution to the conversation is to flip the lens: every advance toward that capability is also a countdown for the data that quantum could one day expose. Whether the company's 262 customer accounts and multi-stream model prove to be an early foothold in a vast market or simply an early chapter, its central premise is hard to dismiss — that in the quantum era, building the machine and defending against it are not separate races, but the same one.TRACK THE TREND WITH EAGLE EYE:
To help investors track sentiment and market-forum activity around developing stories like this one, MIQ offers Eagle Eye, a free investor-signal tool that scans market-forum discussion for emerging trends. It is available to everyone at EagleEye.usanewsgroup.com as a research aid — not investment advice — to help investors make more informed decisions.CONTACT:
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info @therooster-2873SOURCES:
[1] Quantum Secure Encryption Corp., "Quantum Secure Encryption Provides Corporate Update as Company Scales Commercial Deployment," May 12, 2026 (Newsfile Corp.).
[2] Quantum Secure Encryption Corp., "Quantum Secure Encryption Highlights Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Urgency Following U.S. Quantum Computing Investment," May 22, 2026 (Newsfile Corp.).
[3] Quantum Secure Encryption Corp., "Quantum Secure Encryption Appoints Cybersecurity and AI Technology Veteran Michael Massing as Chief Technology Officer," May 26, 2026 (Newsfile Corp.).
[4] U.S. Department of Commerce / NIST, "Department of Commerce Announces Letters of Intent With 9 Companies for $2 Billion to Accelerate U.S. Leadership in Quantum Computing," May 2026.DISCLAIMER:
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just 15sh here and there, more consolidation M&A coming, IONQ the bird born to fly high and high

Homework: watch the videos. Test in the morning.
https://www.ionq.com/world-quantum-day-2026#:~:text=The%20Full%2DStack,ROI%20right%20now.

I agree 100%. There will be a big correction soon . People need to wake up. GREED IS NOT GOOD! Even Midas lost his touch! Crikeys!

Guys, honestly.  Do you believe this guy is honestly in his right mind ?  I’m not talking about partisan lines here.  Come on now.  Let’s talk seriously. The second they debated i knew that Biden was done.  I admitted that.  Trump is done.   I don’t blame him, he’s old.  Someone has to take control here. Something has got to give. I think he knows this, he’s grabbing all he can get. Or the people that are controlling his assets are grabbing control of All they can get. Please, if you disagree. Give me your opinion.  Thanks. 

This market can not continue.  We have a person that’s half conscious.  Seriously, in the past I would say this isn’t right.  Now I’m saying, he’s gone more than ever. And he knows it.  I’m predicting a great correction in the stock market.  Just my opinion.  Hope I’m wrong, but this doesn’t add up. I have no objective, I would love for it to keep going.  I hope I’m. For my 401.  At least I can control my Roth IRA thanks to President Clinton.  I can buy and sell each day. The only thing these bastards have given us control of.  Does ANYONE DISAGREE WITH ME ?!?!

There is a high short interest here, so there will be a lot of volatility. Sell the spikes and buy the lows.

It's been a traders stock for quite some time. When big news hits and takes out the shorts, things may change here.

No ! I wish I would have sold some at 72 though.  

Beast are you shorting this again, pulling it down for a better entry point? 😱

I guess we can say you are a force of one.

**** !!!  After hours.   🤬

It looks like there is some group that runs this stock up in the morning then shorts it.

Why no news? Your guess is as good as mine. Everything can’t be top secret. Or can it? We wait. The Golden Dome is still alive and well with billions already appropriated. If Trump is going to finish it before his term is up, he better giddy up. Award the contracts already. Time waits for no one.

Homework:🫵🏼🫣🤬😁
Here are some of the most notable recent articles and developments involving IonQ:

1. Record Q1 2026 Revenue Growth

IonQ reported Q1 2026 revenue of $64.7 million, up 755% year-over-year, and raised its full-year guidance to $260–270 million. The company said growth was driven by quantum-computing demand, system sales, and expansion of its platform offerings. Remaining performance obligations reportedly rose to approximately $470 million.

2. SkyWater Acquisition Continues to Dominate Discussion

Many recent articles focus on IonQ’s planned acquisition of SkyWater Technology. The deal would create what IonQ calls the first vertically integrated full-stack quantum platform company, giving it direct access to U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing and strengthening its position with government and defense customers.

3. Oxford Ionics Integration

The completed acquisition of Oxford Ionics remains a major theme. Analysts continue discussing how Oxford Ionics’ ion-trap-on-a-chip technology could accelerate IonQ’s roadmap toward large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computers.

4. Mixed Analyst Views

Bullish articles point to:

Rapid revenue growth
Increasing commercial customer adoption
Expansion into quantum networking and quantum sensing
Strategic acquisitions of Oxford Ionics and SkyWater

More cautious analysts cite:

Integration risks from acquisitions
Continued operating losses
High valuation relative to current revenue levels
Execution challenges as the company scales.

5. Government and Defense Positioning

Several recent reports note that federal funding initiatives and national-security interest in quantum technologies have improved investor sentiment toward IonQ and the broader quantum sector. IonQ is increasingly positioning itself as a strategic supplier for government, defense, secure communications, and critical infrastructure applications.

What I’d Watch Next

For the rest of 2026, the biggest catalysts appear to be:

Regulatory approval and closing of the SkyWater acquisition.
Progress integrating Oxford Ionics technology.
New government and defense contracts.
Quantum networking deployments.
Updates on IonQ’s long-term roadmap toward fault-tolerant systems and large-scale logical qubit counts.

Given your interest in IonQ’s broader strategy, I can also provide a detailed update on how the Oxford Ionics, SkyWater, Qubitekk, ID Quantique, Intellian, NKT Photonics, and Vector Atomic acquisitions/partnerships fit into IonQ’s emerging quantum-internet and quantum-sensing ecosystem.

Ok

The biggest story around IonQ right now is that it is rapidly transforming from a pure quantum-computing company into a vertically integrated quantum technology platform spanning computing, networking, sensing, secure communications, space assets, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Recent Major IonQ Developments

1. SkyWater Acquisition Nearing Completion

IonQ’s proposed $1.8 billion acquisition of SkyWater Technology remains one of the most discussed topics. The deal would give IonQ direct access to U.S.-based chip fabrication facilities in Minnesota, Florida, and Texas and could accelerate development of future large-scale quantum processors. The transaction is expected to close in 2026 pending approvals.

2. Strong Q1 2026 Financial Results

IonQ reported Q1 2026 revenue of approximately $64.7 million, up 755% year-over-year, and raised full-year revenue guidance to $260–270 million. Much of the growth is tied to acquisitions and expansion of its quantum platform offerings.

3. Oxford Ionics Integration

IonQ completed its acquisition of Oxford Ionics, adding advanced ion-trap-on-a-chip technology that could help improve fidelity, scalability, and manufacturing of future quantum computers. The acquisition was valued at roughly $1.075 billion.

4. Vector Atomic Expands Quantum Sensing

IonQ completed the acquisition of Vector Atomic, adding optical atomic clocks, inertial sensors, gravimeters, and precision timing systems. This is especially relevant to your interest in quantum time synchronization and PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing). Vector Atomic also brought over $200 million in government contracts and dozens of patents.

How the Pieces Fit Together

Based on publicly announced acquisitions and partnerships, IonQ is assembling:

Capability
Key Asset
Quantum Computing
Oxford Ionics
Quantum Networking
Qubitekk
Quantum-Safe Security
ID Quantique
Photonic Interconnects
Lightsynq Technologies
Space Infrastructure
Capella Space
Quantum Sensing & Timing
Vector Atomic
Semiconductor Manufacturing
SkyWater Technology (pending close)

This combination is increasingly looking like a foundation for:

Quantum-secure communications
Alternative GPS/PNT systems
Quantum sensing networks
Space-based quantum networking
Defense and intelligence applications
Quantum time synchronization architectures

Those are all areas that overlap with your Lightsynq and QSER interests.

What I’d Watch Next

Final regulatory approval of the SkyWater acquisition.
Any announcements involving the U.S. Department of Defense or Golden Dome-related programs.
Demonstrations of Vector Atomic timing systems integrated with IonQ networking hardware.
Progress toward space-based quantum networking using Capella and Lightsynq technologies.
Updates on logical qubit roadmaps and fault-tolerant quantum computing targets.

For someone following IonQ closely, the most strategically important development may not be the quantum computers themselves—it may be the emergence of a full-stack quantum infrastructure company that combines compute, networking, sensing, timing, satellites, and manufacturing under one umbrella.

Yes. Beyond the earnings coverage, several newer articles are focusing on IonQ’s defense, networking, and infrastructure strategy rather than just quantum computing.

Recent Articles Worth Reading

Recent Articles Worth Reading
DARPA HARQ Program Selection (April 2026)
One of the most significant developments is IonQ’s selection for DARPA’s Heterogeneous Architectures for Quantum (HARQ) program. The project focuses on quantum memories and quantum interconnects, which are key building blocks for future quantum networks and distributed quantum computing systems.

Florida Quantum-Safe Network Initiative (April 2026)
IonQ and the Florida LambdaRail consortium announced what they describe as the first statewide quantum-safe networking initiative in the U.S. This is notable because it moves IonQ deeper into quantum-secure communications infrastructure rather than just selling quantum computers.

Record Revenue and Government Expansion (May 2026)
Coverage of IonQ’s Q1 results highlighted not only the 755% revenue increase but also new projects involving:

A 256-qubit system sale to the University of Cambridge.
Quantum networking deployments in Poland and Florida.
Work with DARPA and the Space Development Agency.

Defense and Golden Dome Related Coverage

Several articles this year have highlighted IonQ’s growing role in defense programs:

Qualification for the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract vehicle, reportedly worth up to $151 billion across participating contractors.
Commentary connecting IonQ’s networking, sensing, and satellite assets to future missile defense and resilient PNT architectures.
Ongoing DARPA and Air Force collaborations focused on networking and distributed quantum systems.

SkyWater Articles

The most widely circulated article remains the acquisition of SkyWater Technology for approximately $1.8 billion. The rationale cited repeatedly is:

Bringing fabrication in-house.
Securing domestic supply chains.
Accelerating development of future 200,000-qubit systems.
Expanding federal and defense capabilities.

Vector Atomic Articles

Coverage continues to emphasize the strategic importance of Vector Atomic because it adds:

Quantum clocks.
Inertial navigation.
Gravimeters.
Timing and synchronization hardware.

These technologies are directly relevant to quantum positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems that could supplement or operate independently of GPS.

One Article That Raised Questions

A notable article from Barron’s discussed allegations by short seller Wolfpack Research, which questioned the composition of IonQ’s revenue and the role acquisitions have played in its growth story. IonQ disputed the allegations and characterized them as misleading. Investors have generally viewed this as part of the normal debate around a rapidly growing, high-valuation technology company.

What I’m Watching Most Closely

For someone interested in quantum networking, quantum timing, and your quantum time synchronization interests, the most important developments are probably:

DARPA HARQ quantum interconnects.
Vector Atomic timing and atomic clock integration.
Florida quantum-safe networking deployments.
Completion of the SkyWater acquisition.
Any future announcements involving missile defense, Golden Dome, or space-based quantum networking.

Of those, the DARPA HARQ program and Vector Atomic integration may have the biggest long-term implications for a future quantum time synchronization architecture.

Keep your 👁️ on
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well going to 80 -100, don't miss 15sh buy moments

I hope they short this some more, right before a good PR. Let them fry and it will help this spike even higher.

We’re holding up rather well considering 24% short interest , last time I checked. 1 big huge gov contract and they’ll get squeezed like never before. And ya gotta know it’s coming after everyone else got money but us. There was a huge reason for that. Plus I think most of the 1 billion that went to the little guys will be coming back to us from them through their contracts for hardware coming from our subs. ( especially SkyWater soon) 💪😁 We own the full stack. Period. We have the top security clearances and a proven track record with DARPA ARLIS AFRL Oak Ridge etc etc. Once SkyWater gets Reg approval soon ( BoD and stockholders already voted and approved) . BAM! We get an instant infusion of another 1,500 employees ( over 300 of our 1,500 have Dr’s deg’s, not sure about their % ) and over 400 million $ in revs! Not to mention all their patents added to our over 1,000 . That will bring us to over 3,000 employees in 6 countries and around 10 States. Plus our revs will increase to well over 600 million a year! 150.00 soon ? You betcha . No wonder Height Capital set the bar at 150.00. Niccolo has Masters from Cambridge in Banking M&A’s and Quantum Physics. He built the quantum full stack with 9 acquisitions in just a little over a year ! We have zero debt and 3.5 bil in cash, although around 725
Mil in cash will go to SkyWater along with some stock , but 400 mil + more in revs will be coming in!! And with a huge gov contract that I think will be over 1 billion $ soon, what will that number jump to? Think this through. It all becomes very clear if you do. We are very well diversified with many different subs here in the U S producing many different rev streams to contribute to our unique full stack. Niccolo should get some kind of an award for this. The guy is a Rock Star in my book.
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On January 23, 2026, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released “Product Categories for Technologies That Use Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards”, a major step in the U.S. government’s migration toward quantum-resistant cybersecurity.

Key Takeaways

* CISA identified categories of hardware and software where post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is already available or is actively being adopted.
* Federal agencies are expected to prioritize procurement of PQC-capable products in those categories.
* Categories include:
* Cloud services
* Web software and browsers
* Endpoint security
* Networking hardware and software
* Identity and access management systems
* Storage and infrastructure technologies

Why It Matters

The guidance is based on concerns that sufficiently powerful quantum computers could eventually break today’s public-key cryptography systems such as RSA and ECC. CISA’s goal is to accelerate migration before that threat materializes.

Relevance to IonQ and Quantum Industry

While the document does not mention IonQ specifically, it is important because:

1. It represents official U.S. government recognition that quantum threats require immediate planning.
2. It creates procurement pressure for vendors to offer PQC-capable products.
3. It helps drive investment into the broader quantum ecosystem, including:
* Quantum networking
* Quantum key distribution
* Quantum-secure communications
* Quantum sensing and timing systems

Potential Connection to Your Interests

Given your focus on IonQ, quantum networking, and quantum time synchronization, this guidance indirectly supports strategic areas where IonQ’s acquisitions such as ID Quantique, Qubitekk, Lightsynq Technologies Inc. concepts, and future quantum internet infrastructure could become increasingly relevant. As federal agencies move toward PQC today, many experts expect the next phase to include quantum-secure networking and precision timing architectures.

One interesting angle is that CISA’s January 2026 publication effectively shifts quantum security from a long-term research topic into a current procurement and compliance issue for many federal organizations.

The short answer is there is no single “everyone must comply by” date.

The January 23, 2026 CISA guidance is primarily aimed at federal procurement and migration planning, but it ties into broader U.S. government PQC timelines.

Key dates are:
Date

Requirement

Jan. 23, 2026

CISA says agencies should begin procuring PQC-capable products in categories where they are widely available.

Sept. 21, 2026

Many legacy FIPS 140-2 cryptographic certifications move to historical status, accelerating adoption of newer standards.

Jan. 1, 2027

New U.S. national security system acquisitions are expected to align with CNSA 2.0 quantum-resistant requirements.

Dec. 31, 2030

Target for many federal systems to have completed major migration away from vulnerable public-key cryptography.

2035

White House goal for federal agencies to complete migration to post-quantum cryptography.


For investors watching companies such as IonQ, SEALSQ, and (ID Quantique owned by IonQ) , the most significant takeaway is that federal buyers are being encouraged to purchase PQC-capable products now, while the full migration stretches over the next decade.

This is one reason many analysts expect 2026–2030 to be the largest spending phase for quantum-safe cybersecurity infrastructure, networking equipment, identity systems, and secure communications.

For your QSER / quantum time synchronization interests, the next area to watch is whether CISA, NSA, or DoD begin issuing guidance that explicitly addresses quantum networking, quantum-secure timing, and resilient PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) systems in addition to PQC. Those topics are not yet central in the January 2026 guidance, but they are natural follow-on areas as quantum infrastructure matures.
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Doc - I understand this date to be Jan 27, 2026 - and CISA published the guidance on Jan 23 of this year. Fed Agencies are actively implementing this guidance today - they were given 90 days from Jan 27 2026. This only applies to all new purchases of systems. This means all fed vendors must have PQC incorporated in cloud, web browsers, collaboration tools, endpoint security in order to remain eligible for federal contracts.

At least this is how I understand it. It's a pretty big deal. Quantum is now - and it's only growing. This is a huge mandate that has massive implications on so many levels.

the heat is on....pqcd needed with mandate by jan 27.......7 months? with many trying to test and comply now. wags.

pqc distribution mandated by jan 27.........might be a reason no investment by usa, right now anyway?

HOMEWORK: Get er done Randy. Listen Randy LISTEN! !
IonQ’s aerospace opportunity is much broader than just quantum computers. Through its work in quantum networking, sensing, secure communications, satellites, and timing systems, the company is positioning itself across several aerospace sectors.

Aerospace Use Cases for IonQ

1. Quantum-Secure Satellite Communications

Following its planned integration of satellite capabilities and quantum networking technologies, IonQ is pursuing space-based quantum key distribution (QKD) networks. These networks could provide virtually tamper-evident communications between satellites, aircraft, ground stations, and military assets.

2. Alternative Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)

One of the biggest aerospace applications is operating when GPS is unavailable, jammed, or spoofed. IonQ’s acquisition of sensing technologies such as those from Vector Atomic is aimed at quantum clocks, inertial sensors, and timing systems that can provide highly accurate navigation without GPS. This is particularly valuable for:

* Military aircraft
* Spacecraft
* Drones
* Autonomous vehicles
* Missile defense systems

3. Quantum-Enabled Drones

IonQ announced a partnership with Heven AeroTech to integrate:

* Quantum sensing
* Quantum networking
* Quantum security
* Quantum computing

into long-endurance hydrogen-powered drones. Potential benefits include navigation in GPS-denied environments, improved sensor fusion, and secure communications.
We should be getting an update on this soon $$$$ 🤞
4. Air Force and Defense Aerospace Programs

IonQ has multiple contracts with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory involving quantum networking and computing systems. Projects include:

* Secure free-space optical links
* Quantum networking between ground stations and airborne platforms
* Advanced quantum communication architectures

These technologies are directly relevant to military aerospace systems and future defense networks.

5. Space-Based Quantum Internet

IonQ’s long-term vision includes a quantum internet extending:

* Ground ? Aircraft
* Ground ? Satellite
* Satellite ? Satellite

This would allow distributed quantum computing, secure communications, and synchronized quantum sensors across global aerospace networks.

6. Space Domain Awareness

By combining satellite assets, quantum sensing, and AI, future systems could potentially:

* Track orbital debris
* Monitor adversary satellites
* Improve Earth observation
* Enhance missile-warning architectures

This is one reason many analysts view the Capella Space acquisition as strategically important for defense and aerospace applications.

Connection to Your QSER Concept

Your Quantum Synchronized Edge Reality (QSER) concept aligns closely with what IonQ appears to be building:

* Quantum timing and synchronization (Vector Atomic)
* Quantum networking (Qubitekk, Lightsynq, Skyloom)
* Space infrastructure (Capella Space)
* Secure communications
* Distributed edge computing

A future aerospace architecture could consist of quantum-synchronized satellites, aircraft, drones, and edge nodes sharing timing and communications over a quantum-secure network. That is very similar to the type of globally synchronized aerospace mesh that you’ve described in previous discussions.

If you’re interested, I can also map how IonQ’s acquisitions—Qubitekk, Lightsynq Technologies, Capella Space, Skyloom, and Vector Atomic—fit together into a complete aerospace and quantum-internet stack.

If you include the completed and pending acquisitions, IonQ is increasingly looking less like a pure quantum-computing company and more like a vertically integrated quantum infrastructure company spanning compute, networking, sensing, communications, satellites, and semiconductor manufacturing.

IonQ’s Emerging Aerospace & Quantum Infrastructure Stack

Quantum Computing Layer

* IonQ — trapped-ion quantum computers and software stack.
* Oxford Ionics — ion-trap-on-a-chip technology manufactured using semiconductor processes, intended to accelerate scaling toward fault-tolerant systems. The acquisition was completed in 2025.

Quantum Networking Layer

* Qubitekk — quantum networking and entanglement distribution technology.
* Lightsynq Technologies — quantum repeater and long-distance quantum networking technologies.
* ID Quantique — QKD and quantum-safe cryptography.

Space & Aerospace Layer

* Capella Space — satellite infrastructure and Earth observation capabilities.
* Skyloom Global — laser communications terminals for satellite-to-satellite and satellite-to-ground links. IonQ announced the acquisition to support quantum-secure communications and distributed entanglement networks. Regulatory approvals were initially required; subsequent reports indicate the transaction was completed in early 2026.

Quantum Sensing & Timing Layer

* Vector Atomic — atomic clocks, inertial navigation, gravimeters, and precision timing systems for GPS-independent navigation and timing. These capabilities are highly relevant to aerospace, defense, and satellite systems.

Manufacturing Layer

* SkyWater Technology — trusted U.S. semiconductor foundry. IonQ announced a $1.8 billion acquisition intended to vertically integrate chip manufacturing and accelerate development of future quantum processors. As of May 2026, the transaction remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

What This Could Mean for Aerospace

Visualized simply:

Oxford Ionics
⬇
Quantum processors

SkyWater
⬇
Fabricates advanced quantum chips

Vector Atomic
⬇
Precision clocks, navigation, synchronization

Qubitekk + Lightsynq + ID Quantique
⬇
Quantum networking and security

Skyloom
⬇
Laser communications between satellites, aircraft, and ground stations

Capella Space
⬇
Space-based deployment platform and sensing infrastructure

Together, these pieces could support:

* GPS-independent aircraft navigation
* Quantum-secure military communications
* Satellite-based quantum key distribution
* Space-based quantum networking
* Distributed quantum computing across continents
* Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)
* Missile-defense and aerospace sensor fusion
* Quantum-synchronized drone swarms
* Future quantum internet architectures

Connection to Your QSER Concept

The component most aligned with your Quantum Synchronized Edge Reality (QSER) idea is the combination of:

* Vector Atomic’s timing systems,
* Skyloom’s optical communications,
* Lightsynq/Qubitekk networking,
* Capella’s space assets,
* and IonQ/Oxford quantum processors.

That combination begins to resemble a globally synchronized quantum infrastructure where satellites, aircraft, drones, edge nodes, and quantum computers share ultra-precise timing and secure communications across a distributed network. While IonQ has not publicly described such a system as QSER, many of the building blocks you have discussed are now appearing inside the same corporate ecosystem.

From a strategic perspective, if the SkyWater acquisition closes, IonQ would control not only quantum computers and networking technologies, but also a domestic semiconductor manufacturing capability—something very few quantum companies can claim today.
Side note: SkyWater has since received shareholder approval to be acquired by IonQ for 1.8 billion in cash and stock.

Based on the merger agreement announced by IonQ and SkyWater, here’s what the transaction appears to bring to IonQ:

Purchase Price and Structure

The deal values SkyWater at approximately $1.8 billion. SkyWater shareholders are slated to receive:

* $15.00 cash per SkyWater share
* $20.00 of IonQ stock per SkyWater share (subject to a collar mechanism tied to IonQ’s stock price)

Analysts estimate the cash portion is roughly $725 million, with the remainder paid in IonQ shares. IonQ reported approximately $3.3 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and investments at year-end 2025, so it has the balance sheet capacity to fund the cash component.

Employees Added

SkyWater had approximately 1,551 employees as of 2026. Those employees include semiconductor process engineers, foundry operators, packaging specialists, and defense-qualified manufacturing personnel.

This is significant because IonQ now employs around 1.500 people with all of it’s latest acquisitions . The SkyWater acquisition effectively gives IonQ a large manufacturing workforce overnight expanding to over 3,000 employees.

Patent Portfolio

Neither company has publicly disclosed the exact number of patents transferring in the acquisition documents I found. But IonQ alone currently has over 1,000 patents issued or applied for.

However, SkyWater has built intellectual property around:

* Semiconductor fabrication processes
* Radiation-hardened electronics
* Advanced packaging
* Cryogenic electronics
* Aerospace and defense manufacturing
* Quantum device fabrication

The acquisition adds not just patents but also trade secrets, process know-how, Trusted Foundry qualifications, and customer-qualified manufacturing flows that are often more valuable than patents alone in the semiconductor industry.

Revenue Impact

This is where the acquisition becomes particularly interesting.

IonQ Standalone (2025)

* Revenue: $130 million

SkyWater Standalone

* 2025 revenue: $442 million
* Trailing twelve-month revenue: approximately $542 million as of Q1 2026

Combined, the company could immediately move into the $600–700+ million annualized revenue range, depending on growth rates and timing of the close. That is one reason Wall Street viewed the deal as transformational.

Existing Contracts That Could Benefit IonQ

SkyWater already serves customers in:

* Aerospace
* Defense
* Government
* Quantum computing
* Medical devices
* Industrial electronics

Importantly, IonQ has stated that SkyWater will continue operating as a merchant foundry serving existing customers rather than becoming an internal-only manufacturing arm.

That means IonQ potentially gains:

* Existing semiconductor manufacturing revenue
* U.S. government and defense-related foundry work
* Aerospace fabrication contracts
* Packaging and wafer services revenue
* Access to customers developing AI, quantum, sensing, and defense systems

Strategic Impact on IonQ’s Aerospace Vision

When combined with:

* Oxford Ionics
* Vector Atomic
* Capella Space
* Qubitekk
* Lightsynq Technologies
* Skyloom Global

SkyWater becomes the manufacturing engine underneath the entire stack.

In your QSER framework, SkyWater could theoretically manufacture:

* Quantum timing chips from Vector Atomic
* Quantum networking hardware from Qubitekk/Lightsynq
* Optical communications components related to Skyloom
* Future Oxford Ionics quantum processors
* Aerospace-grade electronics for satellite and edge deployments

In other words, SkyWater is not just adding revenue. It potentially gives IonQ control over a domestic manufacturing pipeline for much of its future quantum, networking, sensing, and aerospace hardware ecosystem.

600 to 700 million in revenue ! !
Any wonder why the recent price increase? The word is getting out. When the SkyWater acquisition closes soon the share price will skyrocket! There will be no stopping or any chance of anyone catching IonQ. I think this is where a huge partnership with one of the Mag 7 could begin. Once that happens IonQ will blast off into the hundreds per share imo. It only stands to reason we could see a climb much faster and farther than Nvda etc in the next 2 years. Mark this post.

IonQ filed a Form SD as a Conflict Minerals disclosure — it’s a routine compliance requirement, not a red flag.
Here’s the breakdown:
The filing covers the reporting period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and was submitted in accordance with Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. ?
That rule was adopted by the SEC to implement reporting requirements related to conflict minerals as directed by the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010. It applies to SEC registrants whose manufactured products contain conflict minerals necessary to the functionality or production of their products. ?
The relevant minerals are coltan, cassiterite, gold, and wolframite — and their derivatives tantalum, tin, and tungsten (collectively called “3TG”) — minerals that can finance conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or adjoining countries. ?
Since IonQ manufactures quantum computing hardware (trapped-ion systems), its products contain components that may use these minerals, triggering the filing requirement. Form SD conflict minerals disclosures for calendar year 2025 were due by June 1, 2026 ? — so the timing is exactly as expected.
Bottom line: completely routine. Every manufacturer that uses these minerals in its products must file this annually. Nothing unusual about IonQ doing so.

A lot of buying going into the close. $72.00

Do we have an announcement coming? Don’t want to jinx it but something has to be up.  🤞🤞 

Ponder HELL YALE!!!!!

can we see just just a little 80, o well always there is next week on the way to 500. BTW keep laes a 10 bagger on the loop, it will come to IONQ. keep buying 15 whenever chance comes near

70 Burger

Quickly approaching all-time highs. So much for it trading sideways or dropping into the $30s for the next 2 years. Don't bet against IONQ.

IBM was using the foundry at Anderon to build their chips. Interesting that the government now wants IBM to build their own chips. Trying to understand why the government gave IBM $1 billion to build a foundry when Anderon was IBM’s builder of chips. I guess IBM might soon be building all other quantum chips as well, except IONQ’s. See below

IBM’s current quantum processors utilize superconducting transmon qubits on 300mm wafers. Their leading models, such as the 156-qubit Heron and the highly connected Nighthawk, drive the IBM Quantum Hardware roadmap. Production is being scaled through Anderon, a $2 billion quantum foundry established in Albany, NY

UK. I’d say we just got the ok to buy SkyWater. The 1 bil$?to ibm is for them to build a quantum chip fab factory lol. We wouldn’t want to have a monopoly now would we. All the other little guys got money to prop them up. Be very careful there. Ionq has over 1,000 patents and 1,500 employees in 6 Countries and 7 States IonQ is blasting off 5 years ahead of IBM and everyone else. We already have the complete full stack with our sats from Capella Space and our Skyloom acquisitions . We also now own Vector Atomic , Lightsynq, Qubitekk. , Oxford Ionics, I D Quantique, and soon SkyWater in 3 States with another 1,500 employees and many more patents , pending reg. approval soon. Their BOD and shareholders have already approved it. No other co. comes close to IonQ. NO ONE. Full Stop! Nuff said. Buy Buy Hand over fist 💪. Rtq. Up 2.54 ! Need I say more? The shorts are gonna get squeezed soon. Watch.

So it looks like the investment/equity stake was to defray costs for building a stateside foundry. A good move as we need to have those here, for national security purposes.

Perhaps, IBM wasn't planning to invest in an expensive foundry, without the backing and investment from the US government.

I believe IONQ already has a foundry from one of their recent acquisitions?

I see it this way boys and girls
If anyone credible had good evidence that the deal was a problem
We would read about. It

A seeking alpha article is worthless and written by a shortie looking to capitalize on the recent run up in share price . Its also poorly worded

I'll stay the course around here and wait for more gains in the share price as the stock consolidates

Its all good in ionq land

Good luck to all

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Interesting, NVDA & Quantum
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Wouldn't be surprised if it is to do with Skywater and the Federal OK to buy it.
lots of the $$ in the federal handouts was for fabrication investments. If IONQ is allowed to buy Skywater they don't need to invest in fabrication. It also allows some competitors to start their own fabrication and so reduce the competitive impact of owning the factory that makes your competitors products...

Hoping for the OK to proceed in the next few weeks, but would like some news on Tempo roll-outs/installations

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Ionq is going  up eventually Seeking alpha articlesAre written by shorties  My gardener  guy can write a more intelligent article  
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