Maryland-based quantum computing leader IonQ has signed an agreement with European technology consulting firm BearingPoint to begin offering its quantum system access and professional services to customers across Europe, according to an Aug. 17 press release.
"We are pleased to announce today's collaboration with BearingPoint as they advise clients on the benefits and potential applications of quantum computing," said Peter Chapman, President and CEO of IonQ, according to the press release. "Today's agreement ensures that IonQ's industry-leading systems and services reach all the audiences that will benefit from quantum computing - people who are curious about quantum and want to explore new ways to integrate quantum into their existing workflows."
According to the press release, under this new agreement, BearingPoint consultants can offer their clients solutions leveraging the power of IonQ’s systems. BearingPoint has offices in 24 countries and employs more than 5,000 employees serving more than 1,000 clients across the globe.
"We are excited to partner with IonQ," said Matthias Röser, Global Leader Technology at BearingPoint, according to the press release. "We see quantum as a decision accelerator for enterprises and look forward to providing our clients with strategic advice on how best to prepare for and integrate quantum into their tech stack."
Reflecting IonQ’s efforts to expand on a global scale, the deal follows the company’s partnership with Switzerland-based QuantumBasel, through which it will create a European quantum data center, as well as its first office in Canada following its acquisition of Entangled Networks.