By Robert Izquierdo
Publication Date: 2025-12-04 17:00:00
Key Points
Quantum computing is still in its infancy, with D-Wave Quantum and IBM competing to deliver tech capable of widespread adoption.
D-Wave’s annealing quantum computers can surpass the abilities of supercomputers, but the company isn’t profitable.
IBM introduced new quantum computing technology in November that positions it to meet key milestones.
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Quantum computing is a technology poised to deliver transformative change to industries. As an example of its potential, computers developed by D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) completed complex calculations in minutes that the company says would take nearly one million years with today’s supercomputers.
IBM (NYSE: IBM) is also working on quantum computers, but its business priorities lie with artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Given this, can it compete with a pure-play quantum company such as D-Wave?
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