D-Wave Leap Platform Achieves 99.9% Availability Globally Across 40 Countries

D-Wave is positioned among the top two companies in the quantum computing field, according to the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Quantum Computing 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc #US54125526). The IDC MarketScape evaluated companies on both current capabilities and future strategies, identifying D-Wave as a “Leader” in a market projected to 2026. A key strength highlighted in the report is D-Wave’s Leap cloud platform, which provides real-time access to quantum systems through a subscription model integrated with standard enterprise development environments and boasts 99.9% availability across more than 40 countries. Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, says this recognition validates the company’s execution, commercial traction, and long-term strategy, noting the market is now distinguishing between those delivering results and those still making promises.

D-Wave’s Leadership in the 2026 IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Quantum Computing

The assessment, detailed in document #US54125526, evaluated quantum computing vendors not solely on present capabilities, but also on their projected strategies through 2026, placing significant weight on long-term viability. This ranking from a respected industry analyst is not simply a snapshot of current performance, but a predictive one. This approach contrasts with purely experimental access, prioritizing operational workloads and practical application. The platform boasts 99.9% availability. D-Wave’s open-source Ocean SDK further facilitates integration, allowing developers to construct hybrid quantum applications using familiar Python workflows, while the Stride hybrid solver can tackle optimization problems involving up to 2 million variables and constraints. The IDC MarketScape report highlights D-Wave’s progression from initial systems through the Advantage system and now the Advantage2 platform, launched in 2025.

This evolution has focused on enhancing qubit connectivity, coherence, and scalability, with transitions from Chimera to Pegasus and ultimately the Zephyr topology enabling denser graph connectivity and reduced problem decomposition. Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, said the market is separating those who can deliver from those still making promises, and D-Wave’s differentiation is clear. Looking ahead, D-Wave’s roadmap includes both scaling existing quantum annealing systems and expanding into gate-model quantum computing, with a planned Advantage3 system targeting a 100,000-qubit architecture. Heather West, PhD, senior research manager and global quantum computing research lead at IDC, noted D-Wave’s position as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape reflects its focus on making quantum computing more accessible to enterprise users. The company anticipates completing a 10-logical-qubit system for fault-tolerant algorithms by 2030 and a 100-logical-qubit system for quantum chemistry and AI applications by 2032.