Business Wire·Nov 10, 2026, 7:05 AM ET

IonQ Positioned as a Market Shaper in Inaugural Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for Quantum Computing – Established Vendors

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) was positioned as a Market Shaper in the inaugural Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant for Quantum Computing.
Gartner describes Market Shapers as low-risk, high-impact vendors capable of delivering cutting-edge systems in commercial environments.
Chairman and CEO Niccolo de Masi stated the recognition validates IonQ's full-stack platform, consistent execution, and the shift of quantum technology from labs to real-world commercial deployment.
In October 2026, IonQ advanced to Stage C of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative with a potential agreement value up to $300 million.
IonQ received $7.5 million in follow-on funding from the Air Force Research Laboratory to expand a quantum network in Rome, New York.
In September 2026, the company demonstrated a real-time quantum error decoder running on a single standard CPU.
IonQ announced Superion 256 systems will be delivered to Florida International University, SDT in South Korea, and NVIDIA's Accelerated Quantum Research Center.
A complimentary copy of the Gartner report is available upon request from IonQ.
IonQ achieved a world record of 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity in 2025.
The press release includes forward-looking statements regarding future deliveries, contractual commitments, and potential risks.