newsfilter
← Latest News
GlobeNewswire·

IonQ and Carahsoft Partner to Bring Quantum Solutions to the Public Sector

IONQ
  • IonQ & Carahsoft Technology Corp. announced a strategic partnership on November 9, 2026, to drive quantum computing, networking, sensing, & security adoption across Federal agencies.
  • Carahsoft will serve as IonQ's Public Sector distributor, enabling Government agencies to purchase IonQ technology through Carahsoft's reseller partners.
  • The collaboration aligns with Executive Order 14413, which directs a Government-wide strategy to advance quantum commercialization & collaboration with U.S. industry.
  • IonQ's full-stack platform includes computing, networking, security, & sensing to help agencies coordinate information collection, connection, protection, & processing.
  • Carahsoft will support procurement, pricing, contract vehicle access, channel sales, product resale, & distribution to help resellers & systems integrators align offerings with agency requirements.
  • IonQ has advanced to Stage C of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative for independent verification of its utility-scale quantum computing approach.
  • IonQ's collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory includes a quantum network delivered in Rome, New York, with follow-on work to extend optical, hardware, & software capabilities.
  • IonQ achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity in 2025, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.
  • IonQ's quantum computing services have been available through all major cloud providers since 2021, with operations across North America, Latin America, EMEA, & APAC.
  • The partnership aims to simplify procurement, foster collaboration within the Government technology ecosystem, & support mission-critical national security objectives.
Company
Carahsoft Technology Corporation
Keywords
Carahsoft Technology Corporation, Quantum Solutions, Full-Stack Quantum Platform, Quantum Deployment, Government IT Solutions, Carahsoft, IonQ