north40000
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For a "comparison" today, see Investor's Business Daily, week of June 16, 2025, page A7. Two articles:
1) "How D-Wave Is Making Waves In Quantum Computing Market" with its annealing model, but "is open about plans to develop gate model quantum computers."
2) "Nvidia Focuses on Europe For Next Big AI Offensive"
And then there is Barron's, June 16, 2025 at page 17:
"Undoubtedly, the best hedge against AI disruption is the company empowering it all, Nvidea."
Presently, we are profitable in all major companies mentioned in both IBD articles, including D-Wave, Nvidea(entry in 12/2009 at split-adjusted $0.43 per share), IONQ, Siemens, RGTI, MSFT, IBM, QUBT, PLTR, NVO......
doc2016
18 시간 전
chatgpts says in response to my prompt:
"how do users communicate their work to ionq forte enterprise? software defined quantum computer ip?
ChatGPT said:
Here’s how users communicate and integrate their workloads with IonQ Forte Enterprise and other IonQ systems — via a powerful software-defined quantum computer API stack:
🧠 1. IonQ Quantum OS & Hybrid Services
All systems (Forte and Forte?Enterprise) run on IonQ Quantum OS, a modular, enterprise-grade operating system designed for scalable, hybrid quantum-classical workflows
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Built-in Hybrid Services support high-level constructs:
Quantum Functions: Define parameterized circuits with classical pre/post-processing.
Hybrid Solvers: Chain quantum functions into full applications.
Sessions Scheduler: Helps manage multi-step, iterative workflows efficiently
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🌐 2. Open SDKs & REST APIs
Users program Forte Enterprise just like other IonQ systems, using:
IonQ SDK & REST API, compatible with OpenAI-style patterns:
submit_job(), fetch results(), manage runs.
Support for all major quantum SDKs:
Qiskit, Cirq, t|ket?, Q#, PennyLane, ProjectQ, TensorFlow Quantum, and custom tools
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Full access available via:
IonQ Quantum Cloud Console (for enterprise-managed usage).
Direct integration through Amazon Braket, Azure Quantum, Google Cloud
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🔧 3. Programming Flow Example
A hybrid-style pipeline might look like this:
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from ionq import IonQClient
client = IonQClient(api_key="...")
# Define a quantum circuit using your preferred SDK:
# e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, etc.
response = client.submit_job(
program=circuit,
target="ionq-forte-enterprise",
shots=1000,
pre_processing=...,
post_processing=...
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print(response.results)
Behind the scenes, the IonQ Quantum OS handles:
Circuit compilation and error mitigation
Scheduling via Hybrid Services
Transparent hybrid orchestration for quantum-classical loops
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🔒 4. Enterprise Integration Features
Multi-tenant organization and quotas managed through the Cloud Console/API .
Secure classical networking, observability, and integration hooks for co-located classical CPU/GPU compute and on-prem deployments
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✅ TL;DR
Yes—Forte Enterprise is a fully programmable, software-defined quantum system, accessible via:
IonQ SDK and REST endpoints (OpenAPI-style)
All major quantum frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#, PennyLane, t|ket?, etc.)
Hybrid workflows using IonQ Quantum OS features (Functions, Solvers, Sessions)
Accessible via IonQ Cloud Console or through AWS Braket, Azure, and Google Cloud
If you'd like, I can help you build a working code sample (e.g., hybrid optimizer), walk through the ionq client integration, or clarify how Sessions manage multi-job workflows. Just say the word!"
Konaploinks
21 시간 전
Homework: IonQ has made significant strides in advancing quantum networking in Tennessee, particularly through its partnership with EPB in Chattanooga. Here are the latest developments:
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🧠 EPB Quantum Center: A National First
In April 2025, IonQ and EPB announced a $22 million collaboration to establish the EPB Quantum Center in Chattanooga, marking the first U.S. hub offering commercial access to both quantum computing and secure quantum networking. This center will house IonQ’s Forte Enterprise quantum computer and expand the existing EPB Quantum Network?, the nation’s first commercially available quantum network launched in 2022 . ? ?
The initiative aims to:
• Position EPB as the first utility company globally to offer commercial quantum computing and networking services.
• Develop a quantum-ready workforce through specialized training opportunities.
• Attract additional private investment and federal funding to the region . ? ?
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🔗 Strategic Acquisitions Bolstering Quantum Networking
IonQ has expanded its quantum networking capabilities through strategic acquisitions:
• Qubitekk: Acquired in late 2024, Qubitekk has been instrumental in developing the EPB Quantum Network.
• ID Quantique (IDQ): IonQ secured a controlling stake in this global leader in quantum-safe networking and sensing, adding approximately 250 networking patents to its portfolio . ? ?
These acquisitions have expanded IonQ’s patent portfolio to nearly 400, reinforcing its leadership in quantum networking technologies. ?
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🧪 Collaborative Research with Oak Ridge National Laboratory
IonQ’s collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) led to the development of a novel hybrid quantum algorithm based on the Quantum Imaginary Time Evolution (QITE) principle. This noise-tolerant method significantly reduces the number of two-qubit gates required, enhancing the scalability of quantum computing for complex optimization problems . ?
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🌐 Advancements in Quantum Networking Technologies
IonQ has achieved critical milestones in quantum networking:
• Ion-Photon Entanglement: In February 2024, IonQ demonstrated the first known commercial ion-photon entanglement, a foundational step toward quantum networking .
• Remote Ion-Ion Entanglement: By October 2024, IonQ successfully entangled two qubits in separate ion traps, validating a key component for scalable quantum networks . ? ?
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🛡️ Federal Collaborations Enhancing Secure Quantum Communications
In January 2025, IonQ announced a $21.1 million project with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop secure quantum networking capabilities, including free-space optical links between ground stations and drones . This project builds upon previous contracts totaling over $75 million, underscoring IonQ’s role in advancing national quantum infrastructure. ? ?
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Through these initiatives, IonQ is solidifying Tennessee’s position as a leader in quantum technology, fostering innovation, workforce development, and economic growth in the region. ?
Konaploinks
2 일 전
The THAAD and Patriot missile defense systems are developed and produced by two different U.S. defense giants:
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🚀 THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense)
• Prime Contractor: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
• Role: Design, build, integrate the system (interceptors, battery hardware, system integration) ? ?
• Key Subcontractors: Raytheon (radar), Boeing, Aerojet Rocketdyne, BAE Systems, Honeywell, Oshkosh Defense, MiltonCAT ?
Summary: THAAD is a Lockheed Martin-led missile defense system intercepting threats during the terminal phase, with major subcontractors contributing radars, propulsion, and support systems.
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🛡️ Patriot (MIM-104)
• Radar & Ground Systems Prime: Raytheon (now RTX) ?
• Interceptor Prime: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (PAC-3 missiles) ?
• Additional Components: Boeing contributes specialized sensors ?
Summary: Patriot is a collaborative platform: Raytheon/RTX handles radar and integration, while Lockheed Martin builds the interceptor missiles. Boeing supports with radar sensor components.
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📋 At-a-Glance Comparison
System
Prime Contractor(s)
Core Component Produced
THAAD
Lockheed Martin
Interceptor missiles and system integration
Raytheon, Boeing, others
Radar, propulsion, logistics
Patriot
Raytheon/RTX
Radar, launchers, fire control
Lockheed Martin
PAC-3 interceptors
Boeing
Radar sensors
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In essence:
• Lockheed Martin is the lead on THAAD, with a broader industrial team contributing to various components.
• For Patriot, Raytheon/RTX leads radar and system integration, while Lockheed Martin builds the interceptors (PAC-3), supported by Boeing for radar sensors.
Let me know if you want details on how these systems are deployed or how they compare operationally!
Will Ionq play a part in future missile defense systems
IonQ could play a part in future missile defense systems, but not in the traditional way — not as a direct supplier of interceptors, radars, or launch platforms. Instead, IonQ’s potential role lies in advanced computation that supports missile defense command, control, communications, computing, and intelligence (C4I) systems.
Here’s a breakdown of how IonQ might fit into future missile defense architectures:
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🔐 1. Quantum-Enhanced Decision Making
Missile defense requires:
• Ultra-fast threat assessment
• Real-time sensor fusion
• Dynamic re-tasking of assets
IonQ’s quantum computing capabilities could optimize:
• Target tracking algorithms
• Intercept trajectory calculations
• Sensor network resource allocation
These tasks involve complex optimization problems that quantum algorithms (like QAOA or VQE) are well suited for.
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🌐 2. Quantum-Secure Communications
Missile defense networks depend on secure, jam-resistant communications. IonQ has been exploring:
• Quantum key distribution (QKD)
• Quantum networking (in partnership with U.S. government agencies)
This could support:
• Satellite-to-ground command links
• Secure intra-theater battlefield data sharing
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🧠 3. Quantum-AI Integration
Future missile defense may use AI-guided kill chains. IonQ’s work in quantum machine learning (QML) can:
• Accelerate AI model training
• Detect anomalies in radar data faster
• Enable predictive threat analysis using quantum-enhanced models
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🛰️ 4. Satellite and Space Defense Support
IonQ is already working with aerospace and national security clients (e.g., Air Force Research Lab). Its software-defined quantum computing platform (Tempo) can be deployed in:
• Ground command infrastructure
• Satellite-based threat monitoring
• Integrated space defense systems
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🚀 Summary
Area
IonQ’s Potential Role
Threat trajectory optimization
Quantum computing for faster simulation
Secure battlefield comms
Quantum networking and QKD
AI-enhanced defense
Quantum machine learning acceleration
Space missile warning systems
Quantum-assisted signal processing
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🔮 Final Thought
IonQ won’t make missiles, but its technology could power the brains behind missile defense systems — helping them think faster, act smarter, and communicate more securely.
Would you like a concept sketch or roadmap for how IonQ could be integrated into a missile defense architecture like THAAD or Patriot 2.0?
doc2016
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how might ionq be paid for using their ip in a cuquantum simulation architecture
ChatGPT said:
When IonQ licenses its IP (like quantum circuit optimizations, pulse-level control methods, or simulation algorithms) for use within NVIDIA’s cuQuantum simulation toolkit, their remuneration could follow several common tech/IP licensing models:
💰 1. Up-front Licensing Fee
A fixed payment from NVIDIA to IonQ for the right to embed IonQ’s IP within cuQuantum. This is typical of “licensing of proprietary technology” deals, where fees often run into the low-to-mid millions per contract
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🔄 2. Per-use or Tiered Subscription Payments
IonQ could charge NVIDIA per simulation run (e.g. per-GPU execution) or via subscription tiers—such as enterprise-level access to premium modules. This resembles their QCaaS usage-based model (fixed + variable fees based on usage) .
📈 3. Royalty or Revenue Share
IonQ might receive a percentage of cuQuantum revenues when their IP is used in commercial or enterprise contracts, similar to technology transfer deals or strategic partnerships .
🔧 4. Joint R&D or Co-Development Payment
They could enter a cost-sharing arrangement, where both parties fund further development of the licensed IP. Payment may align with development milestones and be recognized over time based on effort expended
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🛠 5. Consulting or Expertise Retainer
IonQ may provide ongoing advisory or support services for integrating and optimizing their IP within NVIDIA’s stack—billed either on retainer or project basis—with revenue recognized across the cooperation period
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✅ How This Maps to IonQ’s Accounting Model
Based on IonQ’s SEC filings and revenue recognition rubrics:
Up-front fees ? recognized over time (straight-line) or as milestones are met.
Usage-based royalties or subscriptions ? variable; recognized as used.
Co-development & consulting ? treated as performance obligations, revenue recognized based on progress (effort-to-effort)
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🧩 Example Scenarios:
Model Implementation in cuQuantum
Fixed license NVIDIA pays $2?M upfront for commercial use rights.
Usage/Subscription $X per simulated quantum operation or tiered library access.
Royalty/Revenue Share IonQ earns a % of annual cuQuantum licensing revenue.
Co-development plus consulting Both contribute funds; IonQ helps with integration and optimization.
✔️ Bottom Line
NVIDIA could structure payments to IonQ for cuQuantum IP in a flexible, modular fashion—leveraging fixed license fees, per-use charges, revenue shares, consulting retainers, or combos thereof. IonQ would then recognize that revenue according to GAAP rules: straight-line over license term, variable as usage occurs, and co-dev revenue based on progression
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Let me know if you'd like a modeled revenue forecast based on these structures, or comparison with similar IP licensing deals in quantum or HPC!
cadillacdave
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These quantum companies being bought out by IONQ are amostly accepting shares as payment.
As Dane said, he doesnt consider this dilution, as there is value, which is true.
Keep in mind that these companies want to be a part of IONQ (IONQ umbrella) and have an aligned vision of success.
As such, they fully expect IONQ shares to increase in value and in turn, bring value to them through their newly acquired shares.
All of this seems to be headed in the right direction.
TheDane
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I didn’t see this earlier…looks like the floor for shares for the acquisition of Oxford is +/-$30 and the ceiling is +/-$50. We don’t know when this will happen but I’m hoping sooner rather than later. The PR said 2025 so that’s another 5+ months possible.
“The number of shares of IonQ common stock to be issued will not be less than 21,143,538 shares or more than 35,241,561 shares, which is expected to equate to between 7.02% and 11.46% of the outstanding IonQ shares after the issuance, after giving effect to the expected issuance of shares to Capella shareholders upon closing that transaction. The final number of shares to be issued as consideration will be calculated using the volume-weighted average price for IonQ shares for the 20 trading days immediately preceding the third business day prior to the closing, but will not be more than $50.37 per share or less than $30.22 per share. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to close in 2025.”
Konaploinks
3 일 전
Homework: 🔍 Who is Robert Cardillo?
Background & Career Highlights
• Former sixth Director of the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).
• Served as a national intelligence advisor to President Obama, overseeing the President’s Daily Brief ? ?.
• Holds leadership roles across the U.S. Intelligence Community, including NGA, DIA, ODNI, and Joint Staff ?.
• Currently Chairman & Chief Strategist of Planet Federal (a subsidiary of Planet Labs) and President of The Cardillo Group ?.
• Recipient of top honors: twice awarded the Presidential Rank of Distinguished Executive, Director of National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, Secretary of Defense Distinguished Service Medal, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Award ?.
Role at IonQ
• Appointed to bring his 40+ years of federal intelligence experience, strengthen IonQ’s public-private partnerships, and enhance its government and security-focused quantum initiatives ?.
• His term is classified as a Class II directorship, set to expire at IonQ’s 2026 Annual Meeting ?.
Equity Involvement
• On June 6, 2024, Cardillo was granted 23,391 RSUs (restricted stock units) that vest by June 6, 2025 (or the 2025 Annual Meeting), and he also sold 41,981 shares on the same day ?.
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🧠 What This Means for IonQ
• Cardillo’s appointment underscores IonQ’s intention to deepen ties with the U.S. government and national-security agencies, aligning with its strategy to expand quantum-computing applications in defense and intelligence ?.
• His leadership is expected to guide IonQ’s engagement on the global quantum stage, especially as governments worldwide prioritize quantum-tech investment ?.
Any questions? Yep. Beach time. We’re all in extremely good hands. And can you say “ under a golden dome soon”
Konaploinks
3 일 전
Ok guys I figured it out. I think It’s not about Oxford shares yet. That deal is not done yet. But lightsynq is They got bought for over 12 million shares. No cash.
IonQ completed its acquisition of Lightsynq Technologies on May 30, 2025, paying entirely in stock. The company issued a total of 12,377,433 shares of IonQ common stock as consideration ?.
At the time of the acquisition, with IonQ trading around $39.81 per share, this amounted to approximately $493 million in equity (though some shares are subject to vesting) ?.
So in summary:
• 🧾 12,377,433 shares issued
• 💵 ˜ $493 million in stock value
If you’d like a breakdown of the vesting schedule or the mix between vested and unvested shares, I can pull up the details from their SEC filings!
Here’s the breakdown of the Lightsynq deal’s equity vesting structure:
• Total issued at closing (May 30, 2025):?12,377,433 shares of IonQ common stock ?.
• Equity & options subject to vesting: A portion of those shares, including certain stock options, are conditioned on continued employment of key Lightsynq personnel post-closing ?.
Unfortunately, the SEC 8-K filing didn’t disclose the specific split between vested vs. unvested, or provide a vesting schedule (e.g., time-based cliffs or performance triggers). It simply states that the vesting terms “are based upon continued employment.”
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Me. So there’s all the selling. Relax. Go to the beach. We’re fine. Those guys gotta eat too. It’s actually holding up really well under the circumstances. Now we need that Oxford deal to close. Ionq has 1 billion authorized. So 260 mil plus lightsynq 12 mil = 272 mil plus Oxfords. At 40.00 a share they’ll have to give them around 25 million shares So we’ll then be at around 297 million shares. Plenty left to do a 2/1 forward split imo 🏄🏻♀️🤙
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