IonQ announced a strategic partnership with Horizon Quantum to supply a 256‑qubit trapped‑ion system. The system is a 6th‑generation, chip‑based platform that offers all‑to‑all connectivity, microwave‑gate operations, and a world‑record 99.99% two‑qubit gate fidelity achieved in 2025.
The deal expands IonQ’s reach into the quantum‑as‑a‑service market by providing Horizon with a high‑fidelity hardware platform that can be integrated into its cloud‑based quantum computing services. Horizon’s Triple Alpha platform is designed to be hardware‑agnostic, and adding IonQ’s system complements its existing superconducting system, enabling developers to run quantum programs across multiple modalities.
Dr. Joe Fitzsimons, founder and CEO of Horizon Quantum, said the collaboration will bring trapped‑ion technology and world‑leading gate fidelities to Horizon’s testbed, enhancing its hardware‑agnostic environment and accelerating the development of quantum applications.
The announcement was met with a muted market reaction, as broader market declines on the day may have dampened enthusiasm.
The partnership positions Horizon among a select group of organizations operating commercial quantum systems of multiple modalities, and IonQ demonstrates its ability to scale advanced hardware to external customers, reinforcing its strategy to expand quantum computing services through major cloud providers and meet networking and sensing customers.
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