D-Wave Quantum Inc. has established a dedicated U.S. government business unit led by Jack Sears Jr., to meet increasing demand for its quantum computing solutions. This new unit will support enterprise-wide initiatives as calls for quantum applications grow within the U.S. Department of War, with leaders like Undersecretary Emil Michael identifying quantum technologies as critical. Sears will oversee go-to-market efforts and application development, leveraging over 25 years of experience in federal contracting and acquisition compliance. D-Wave’s Advantage2™ quantum computer is now operational at Davidson Technologies in Alabama, poised to address mission-critical U.S. government problems and sensitive applications.
D-Wave Forms U.S. Government Business Unit
D-Wave Quantum Inc. has established a dedicated U.S. Government Business Unit to focus on increasing adoption of its quantum computing solutions within the federal sector. This new unit will be led by Jack Sears Jr., a seasoned government contracting leader, who will serve as vice president of U.S. government solutions. Sears brings over 25 years of experience in developing strategies for companies serving the federal government, including expertise in proposal development and federal acquisition compliance.
The formation of this business unit responds to growing demand from U.S. government leaders, including officials from the Department of War and Navy, who have highlighted the need for quantum technologies to address logistics, transportation, and national security challenges. D-Wave’s Advantage2™ quantum computer is now operational at Davidson Technologies in Alabama, intended to address mission-critical government problems and, eventually, sensitive applications.
D-Wave positions itself uniquely to address government challenges, being the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers and the only company building both annealing and gate-model systems. Over 100 organizations currently trust D-Wave with complex computational tasks, having submitted more than 200 million problems to their quantum systems, spanning optimization, AI, and research applications.
Focus on Quantum Computing for Government Applications
D-Wave Quantum Inc. has established a dedicated U.S. Government Business Unit to increase adoption of its quantum computing solutions within the federal sector. Led by Jack Sears Jr., the unit will focus on go-to-market efforts, application development, and secure systems that meet federal requirements. This move responds to calls for quantum technologies from leaders within the U.S. Department of War, including Undersecretary Emil Michael, who identified quantum as a critical technology area.
The company’s Advantage2™ quantum computer is now operational at Davidson Technologies in Alabama, supporting U.S. Department of War and commercial aerospace customers. D-Wave highlights its ability to solve real-world problems today with its quantum technology, and anticipates the system will eventually run sensitive applications. Sears notes D-Wave is “uniquely positioned” to address challenges facing the government, leveraging its technology and infrastructure.
D-Wave is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, offering both annealing and gate-model systems. Over 100 organizations currently trust D-Wave, having submitted more than 200 million problems to its quantum systems. The company’s QPUs deliver sub-second response times and are accessible on-premises or through a quantum cloud service boasting 99.9% availability and uptime.
“The call to use quantum technologies to address our nation’s interests is increasing, as the U.S. government faces complex challenges that require more powerful and agile problem-solving resources to protect our nation,”
Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave
D-Wave’s Quantum System Capabilities & Access
D-Wave Quantum Inc. has established a U.S. Government Business Unit, led by Jack Sears Jr., to focus on increasing adoption of its quantum computing solutions within the federal sector. This new unit will support enterprise-wide initiatives and address growing demand signaled by leaders within the U.S. Department of War and branches like the Army and Navy, who see quantum technologies as critical for logistics and transportation challenges. Sears brings over 25 years of experience in government contracting and will oversee go-to-market strategies and application development.
D-Wave’s Advantage2™ quantum computer is now operational at Davidson Technologies in Alabama, specifically to address mission-critical problems for the U.S. government. The system is expected to eventually handle sensitive applications, demonstrating D-Wave’s capability to provide solutions for national security and defense. D-Wave emphasizes its unique position as a provider of both annealing and gate-model quantum computers, boasting systems with sub-second response times and 99.9% availability through its quantum cloud service.
Over 100 organizations currently trust D-Wave with complex computational challenges, having submitted over 200 million problems to its quantum systems. D-Wave highlights its ability to deliver value today, applying its technology to optimization, artificial intelligence, and research. The company’s goal is to drive quantum-driven advancements in both industry and society, and the new government business unit aims to accelerate this process within the public sector.
