Ionq Year End Pulse 100 Qubit Kisti Deal And Quantumbasel Expansion

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Jan 2, 2026, 7:31 PM

ionq year end pulse 100 qubit kisti deal and quantumbasel expansion

IonQ’s system to anchor the country's largest quantum-classical compute platform in the nation COLLEGE PARK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantum company, today announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) and forthcoming delivery of... The finalized agreement marks a key milestone in the establishment of South Korea’s National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence. Under the agreement, IonQ will deliver its next-generation Tempo 100 quantum system to support KISTI’s hybrid quantum-classical research initiatives. The system will be integrated into KISTI-6 ("HANGANG"), the largest high-performance computing (HPC) cluster in Korea creating the first instance of hybrid quantum-classical onsite integration in the country. The compute cluster will be accessible through a secure private cloud environment, enabling remote access to South Korean researchers, universities, and enterprise users.

“This is a defining moment for both IonQ and South Korea, as we deploy our most advanced quantum systems to address the nation's most significant research and innovation challenges,” said Niccolo de Masi, Chairman... “Our historic collaboration with KISTI will deliver the infrastructure, algorithms, and expertise to unlock long-term technological and economic value from IonQ leading quantum computers.” KISTI will lead the development and operation of a quantum computing service and research platform designed to support both academic and enterprise applications. KISTI has identified IonQ as the primary quantum technology provider for the project, alongside Megazone Cloud, one of South Korea’s leading cloud service and infrastructure providers. IonQ has taken a significant step in its global quantum expansion, locking in a finalized agreement with South Korea’s Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) to deliver a cutting-edge, 100-qubit quantum system. The collaboration is poised to make KISTI’s HANKANG supercomputer cluster the nation’s flagship quantum-classical research hub.

The new IonQ Tempo 100 system will anchor Korea’s largest high-performance computing (HPC) cluster, providing direct hybrid quantum-classical capabilities for researchers, universities, and businesses through a secure private cloud. According to KISTI President Dr. Sik Lee, integrating IonQ’s quantum technology into the HANGANG cluster will “create practical solutions to real-world challenges in healthcare, finance, and materials science,” underscoring the deal’s broad academic and enterprise implications. This South Korean milestone highlights IonQ’s expanding footprint in the Asia-Pacific region. Beyond this new agreement, IonQ has deepened partnerships in Japan with AIST and Toyota Tsusho, and is working alongside Korean industry leaders such as SK Telecom and Hyundai Motor Company. IonQ’s rapid delivery timelines align with its ambitious roadmap, aiming to build the world’s most powerful quantum computers—reaching 2 million qubits by 2030.

Their latest models, including the Tempo 100 and Forte Enterprise, have already delivered major advances such as a world-record 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity in 2025. IonQ and KISTI Finalize Agreement to Deliver 100-Qubit Quantum System in South Korea IonQ’s system to anchor the country's largest quantum-classical compute platform in the nation COLLEGE PARK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantum company, today announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) and forthcoming delivery of a... The finalized agreement marks a key milestone in the establishment of South Korea’s National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence. Under the agreement, IonQ will deliver its next-generation Tempo 100 quantum system to support KISTI’s hybrid quantum-classical research initiatives.

The system will be integrated into KISTI-6 ("HANGANG"), the largest high-performance computing (HPC) cluster in Korea creating the first instance of hybrid quantum-classical onsite integration in the country. The compute cluster will be accessible through a secure private cloud environment, enabling remote access to South Korean researchers, universities, and enterprise users. “This is a defining moment for both IonQ and South Korea, as we deploy our most advanced quantum systems to address the nation's most significant research and innovation challenges,” said Niccolo de Masi, Chairman... “Our historic collaboration with KISTI will deliver the infrastructure, algorithms, and expertise to unlock long-term technological and economic value from IonQ leading quantum computers.” Daily stocks & crypto headlines, free to your inbox By continuing, I agree to the Market Data Terms of Service and Privacy Statement

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 11:38 ET — Regular session Shares of IonQ Inc fell 1.7% to $45.22 in late-morning trading on Monday after the quantum computing company said it finalized an agreement with South Korea’s Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI)... IonQ Investors The announcement matters because hardware deliveries are a visible test of whether quantum-computing developers can turn research partnerships into paid deployments of machines that cost far more than typical cloud subscriptions. IonQ is one of a small set of U.S.-listed pure plays that can swing sharply on contract headlines. IonQ Investors

Investors had little to go on beyond the headline: IonQ did not disclose the financial terms or a delivery timeline, leaving traders to wait for evidence of when the contract could translate into revenue. IonQ Investors IonQ said the agreement covers a “Tempo 100” quantum system that will be integrated into KISTI-6, a high-performance computing (HPC) cluster dubbed “HANGANG.” The company said the setup would be the country’s first onsite... IonQ Investors College Park, Md., Dec 30 — IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantum company, today announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) and forthcoming... The finalized agreement marks a key milestone in the establishment of South Korea’s National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence.

Under the agreement, IonQ will deliver its next-generation Tempo 100 quantum system to support KISTI’s hybrid quantum-classical research initiatives. The system will be integrated into KISTI-6 (“HANGANG”), the largest high-performance computing (HPC) cluster in Korea creating the first instance of hybrid quantum-classical onsite integration in the country. The compute cluster will be accessible through a secure private cloud environment, enabling remote access to South Korean researchers, universities, and enterprise users. “This is a defining moment for both IonQ and South Korea, as we deploy our most advanced quantum systems to address the nation’s most significant research and innovation challenges,” said Niccolo de Masi, Chairman... “Our historic collaboration with KISTI will deliver the infrastructure, algorithms, and expertise to unlock long-term technological and economic value from IonQ leading quantum computers.” KISTI will lead the development and operation of a quantum computing service and research platform designed to support both academic and enterprise applications.

KISTI has identified IonQ as the primary quantum technology provider for the project, alongside Megazone Cloud, one of South Korea’s leading cloud service and infrastructure providers. “This collaboration with IonQ represents a significant leap forward in our commitment to advancing quantum computing in South Korea,” said Dr. Sik Lee, President of KISTI. “By integrating IonQ’s exceptional quantum systems into the next-generation national flagship supercomputer in KISTI, HANGANG, we are paving the way for groundbreaking research and innovation, creating practical solutions to real-world challenges in fields such... Watch IonQ's Quantum World Congress 2025 Keynote On Demand. Commercial quantum computers with world-record fidelity to tackle the world’s most complex challenges.

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Ionq Year End Pulse 100 Qubit Kisti Deal And Quantumbasel Expansion

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