Group 1 - IonQ has appointed Marco Pistoia, former head of applied research at JPMorgan Chase, as senior vice president of industry relations to assist corporate clients in adopting quantum technology [1] - JPMorgan has recently restructured its research group, which focused on quantum computing and advanced technologies, indicating a shift in strategy within the largest U.S. bank by assets [2] - IonQ is recognized as a significant player in the pure-play quantum computing sector, alongside competitors like Rigetti Computing and D-Wave, with shares experiencing substantial growth due to increasing interest in the field [3] Group 2 - In his new role, Pistoia will report directly to IonQ CEO Niccolo de Masi and will concentrate on facilitating the adoption of quantum computing and quantum-safe encryption for corporations [3]