D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) and North Wales Police (NWP) Announce Completion of Joint Proof-of-technology Project

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) is one of the Best Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy and Hold for 5 Years. On September 30, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) and North Wales Police (NWP) announced the completion of a joint proof-of-technology project leveraging a hybrid-quantum application to optimize the placement of police vehicles for emergency response. The hybrid-quantum technology offered a faster, more accurate, and more efficient solution as compared to the classical methods alone, giving NWP the ability to decrease the average incident response time by ~50%.

In Q2 2025, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) demonstrated strong performance throughout a multitude of technical and business metrics. D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) brought to market the sixth-generation quantum computer, signed the memorandum of understanding associated with the acquisition of an on-premises system in South Korea, completed physical assembly of the announced system at Davidson Technologies, introduced the collection of developer tools to advance quantum AI and machine learning innovation, and closed Q2 2025 with a record $819 million in cash.

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