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IonQ & EPB Launch First Live-Network Quantum Memory Lab - IonQ
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IonQ & EPB Launch First Live-Network Quantum Memory Lab - IonQ

Commercial quantum computers with world-record fidelity to tackle the world’s most complex challenges. Securing communications and building the global quantum internet. Protecting critical data from current and future threats. Ultra precise and accurate sensing that advances navigation, imaging, and resource discovery. Creating a secure space-based platform to protect the data of governments and enterprises. Quantum solutions to your most pressing business challenges with IonQ application team Harness the power of IonQ Quantum Systems from the cloud Our benchmark framework evaluates the full technical stack and provides meaningful comparisons to the people and businesses that rely on it. Case studies and partnerships with the world's most innovative organizations First-ever Quantum Memory Unit Installed in a Live Fiber Optic Network Chattanooga, Tenn. and College Park, Md. – Aug. 3, 2026– IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantum platform company, and EPB, Chattanooga’s energy and communications solutions company, today announced plans for the Tennessee Quantum Communications Research Center. This will be the first dedicated next generation quantum communication research and development (R&D) innovation lab directly connected to a real-world network. “Interconnecting quantum computers at multiple locations and linking them directly to end users lays the foundation for the full suite of applications of quantum communications,” said IonQ Chairman and CEO Niccolo de Masi. “Quantum Memories that store and process quantum information over fiber channels are essential building blocks for transforming quantum machines into more powerful long-range architectures. Establishing a Quantum Memory R&D capability that sits atop a working fiber optic network will speed the development and deployment of innovative quantum technologies to accelerate commercialization of the Quantum Internet, driving economic growth and job creation within participating communities.

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BigBear.ai vs. IonQ: Which Tech Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026, the Company Focused on Artificial Intelligence or the Quantum Computing Innovator? - The Motley Foolquantum-computing

BigBear.ai vs. IonQ: Which Tech Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026, the Company Focused on Artificial Intelligence or the Quantum Computing Innovator? - The Motley Fool

Investors must decide between the specialized data intelligence of BigBear.ai (BBAI +8.04%) and the high-performance quantum computing potential of IonQ (IONQ +6.64%) as they look to build their portfolios in 2026.BigBear.ai serves federal agencies by using artificial intelligence to solve complex logistics and cybersecurity problems. IonQ utilizes trapped-ion technology to build computers that solve computational problems beyond the reach of traditional hardware. These two companies represent different ends of the modern tech spectrum, one focusing on practical AI and the other on futuristic computing.The case for BigBear.aiBigBear.ai is carving out a specific niche among tech stocks by providing decision intelligence solutions. The company serves the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense with tools for global supply chains and autonomous systems. Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business, as a high percentage of revenue depends on federal contracts. These solutions help government leaders make data-driven choices in high-stakes environments.In its 2025 fiscal year (FY), revenue reached $127.7 million, representing a decline of 19.3% from the previous year. The company reported a net loss of $293.9 million for the same period. This resulted in a negative 230.2% net margin, which measures how much of each dollar of revenue is kept as profit. The significant revenue decline suggests the company is currently navigating a period of contracting demand for its legacy services.As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the current ratio stands at 1.8x. This metric measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations, with a value above 1.0x indicating it has more current assets than current liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is zero, which compares total debt to the value of shareholder equity. Free cash flow, which is the cash a company generates after accounting for money spent on equipment, was negative $42.5 million.The

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