D-Wave Makes European Push

Core Insights - The deployment of a 4400 qubit advantage quantum computer in Italy is part of the Q and Q Alliance, aimed at supporting digital transformation initiatives in the region [1][2] - The 4400 qubit advantage quantum computer is claimed to be the largest and most powerful quantum computer globally, significantly outperforming classical supercomputers in material property computations [2][3] - D-Wave's quantum computers utilize an annealing approach, distinguishing them from other companies that are developing gate model quantum computers, which have fewer qubits [5][6] Company Developments - D-Wave has made sales to various institutions, including a quantum computer to the Public Supercomputing Center in Germany and a memorandum of understanding with Yonsei University in South Korea [8][9] - The company is generating real revenue, albeit small, and has seen a significant increase in market capitalization alongside other quantum computing firms [7] - D-Wave's quantum computers are being used in practical applications, such as optimizing police vehicle deployment for North Wales Police, demonstrating their commercial viability [10]