D-Wave Named Leader in IDC Quantum Computing Assessment
Event summary
- D-Wave named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Quantum Computing 2026 Vendor Assessment.
- Advantage2 system usage grew 314% year over year, Stride hybrid solver usage up 114% over six months as of early 2026.
- D-Wave’s Leap cloud platform operates across more than 40 countries with 99.9% availability and SOC 2 Type 2 certification.
- Company plans Advantage3 system targeting a multichip 100,000-qubit architecture and gate-model milestones for 2030 and 2032.
The big picture
D-Wave’s recognition as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape underscores its strategic focus on delivering practical quantum solutions for enterprise users. The company’s dual-platform approach—combining quantum annealing with gate-model development—positions it to address a broader range of workloads as the market shifts from raw qubit counts to platform maturity and hybrid integration. This validation comes amid increasing demand for quantum computing solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into existing high-performance computing environments.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether D-Wave can sustain its growth trajectory and deliver on its ambitious roadmap, including the Advantage3 system and gate-model milestones.
- Market Differentiation
- How D-Wave’s dual-platform strategy will position it against competitors as the quantum computing market evolves.
- Enterprise Adoption
- The pace at which enterprises integrate quantum optimization into existing workflows, driven by D-Wave’s accessible software platform and hybrid adoption framework.
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