IonQ completes acquisition of ID Quantique, advancing quantum networking and cryptography

IonQ/ID Quantique quantum key distribution

IonQ completed its acquisition of a controlling stake in ID Quantique (IDQ), a Swiss leader in quantum-safe networking and quantum detection systems. IDQ's product portfolio includes Clavis XG and Cerberis XG quantum key distribution systems, Quantis quantum random number generators, and single-photon detectors. The company has deployed systems in more than 60 countries and now joins IonQ's quantum computing and networking roadmap.

• ID Quantique founded in 2001 as a University of Geneva spinoff; first commercial QKD product in 2004.
• Portfolio includes Clavis XG (enterprise QKD), Cerberis XG (hardened), Quantis QRNG, and photon detectors.
• ~300 granted and pending patents acquired by IonQ.
• Deployed in government, financial and industrial sectors across 60+ countries.