D-Wave Quantum Inc., a global leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, has announced a strategic partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®. Under this collaboration, Carahsoft will act as D-Wave’s Master Government Aggregator®, enabling the distribution of advanced quantum computing technologies to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s extensive reseller network and prominent contract vehicles such as NASA SEWP V, ITES-SW2, TIPS, OMNIA Partners, E&I Cooperative Services, and The Quilt contracts.
“We believe this partnership is key to accelerating Government adoption of quantum, as it opens up access to annealing quantum computing now available through Carahsoft’s contract vehicles,” said Lorenzo Martinelli, Chief Revenue Officer at D-Wave. “We anticipate this partnership will increase visibility, accessibility, and adoption of our solutions with U.S. Government and Public Sector entities, enabling them to harness powerful, commercial-grade quantum technology today to serve our country’s interests.”
D-Wave’s solutions deliver measurable value to Government agencies, national laboratories, systems integrators, and organizations across the Public Sector. The Company’s annealing quantum computing systems, software, and services enable customers to develop quantum and hybrid quantum applications that address critical priorities, including:
- National defense and intelligence operations
- Emergency response and disaster management
- Energy reliability and resilience
- Infrastructure optimization
- Materials science and other groundbreaking research
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The partnership also includes co-marketing efforts to promote D-Wave’s comprehensive quantum solutions through Carahsoft’s reseller network. These offerings include real-time access to D-Wave Advantage™ quantum computing systems via the Leap™ quantum cloud service, workforce training programs for upskilling Public Sector employees, and expert support from D-Wave’s professional services team to design applications tailored to specific Public Sector challenges.
“As agencies face increasingly complex optimization challenges, we believe it is critical that they leverage advanced quantum solutions to tackle these problems,” said Troy Meraw, Program Manager for Quantum Technologies at Carahsoft. “By partnering with D-Wave and working with our reseller partners, we can provide Government agencies with access to real-time quantum solutions that could help address national priorities, from defense to infrastructure optimization.”
This partnership underscores D-Wave and Carahsoft’s commitment to equipping the Public Sector with cutting-edge quantum technologies, empowering agencies to address mission-critical objectives with precision and efficiency.