IonQ to acquire Lightsynq Technologies.

IonQ, a company specializing in quantum computing and networking, agreed to acquire Lightsynq Technologies, a startup developing quantum interconnect technology solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed. “IonQ’s vision has always been to scale our quantum networks through quantum repeaters, and scale our quantum compute power through photonic interconnects. Today’s announcement of our intention to acquire Lightsynq helps accelerate both roadmaps. We are pleased to welcome Lightsynq founders Dr. Mihir Bhaskar, Dr. Bart Machielese, Dr. David Levonian and the rest of the Lightsynq team to IonQ. Their groundbreaking technology will accelerate IonQ’s commercial quantum computer delivery to 10,000s and ultimately millions of qubits,” Niccolo de Masi, IonQ CEO.