CGI and D-Wave Partner to Commercialize Enterprise Quantum Optimization Across Transportation, Logistics, and Retail

CGI and D-Wave Partner to Commercialize Enterprise Quantum Optimization Across Transportation, Logistics, and Retail Global IT consulting firm CGI Inc. (NYSE: GIB, TSX: GIB.A) and annealing quantum computing provider D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) have entered into a strategic go-to-market partnership to scale the commercial deployment of quantum optimization solutions across enterprise organizations. Building on over a year of technical collaboration, CGI will integrate D-Wave’s dual-platform quantum hardware stack—including cloud access to the Advantage2™ annealing QPU and hybrid solver services—directly into its global IT services portfolio. The joint initiative pairs CGI’s global systems integration footprint (encompassing 94,000 consultants across enterprise logistics, transportation, and public sector domains) with D-Wave’s quantum annealing hardware. The partnership focuses on co-developing production-grade quantum optimization applications designed to augment classical computing infrastructure and resolve complex combinatorial challenges in supply chain, rail transportation, retail, and energy operations. [ CGI & D-Wave Joint Enterprise Solution Portfolio ]Industry DomainTarget Workloads & Use CasesQuantum Technology StackTransportation & Rail Operations• Dynamic train scheduling & dispatching• Rail network & yard traffic management• Rolling stock & crew resource allocation• D-Wave Advantage2™ QPU• Leap™ Quantum Cloud Service• Constrained Quadratic Model (CQM) SolversRetail & Supply Chain Logistics• Multi-echelon inventory & distribution planning• Last-mile delivery vehicle routing• Workforce shifts & scheduling optimization• Hybrid Quantum-Classical Solvers• CGI Enterprise Systems Integration• Real-time operational decision enginesIndustrial & Energy Grid Infrastructure• Production line throughput planning• Grid load balancing & maintenance scheduling• Asset lifecycle & predictive maintenance• D-Wave Quantum Annealing Hardware• CGI Advanced Analytics Architecture Under CGI CTO Dave Henderson and D-Wave Chief Revenue Officer Lorenzo Martinelli, the collaboration provides structured engagement models for clients to move from proof-of-concept validation to full production deployment. The partnership aligns with broader commercial trends as enterprise end-users integrate hybrid quantum-classical solvers to optimize real-time operational workflows that exceed the capabilities of classical legacy compute systems. Review the official news release on CGI Media Center here. September 23, 2026 Mohamed Abdel-Kareem2026-09-23T22:03:41-07:00 Leave A Comment Cancel replyComment Type in the text displayed above Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.