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What's Going On With IonQ Stock Today?

Benzinga·04/25/2025 18:25:10
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IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:IONQ) shares are trading higher on Friday.

The company announced a major expansion of its quantum footprint, revealing plans to co-develop a new advanced quantum innovation center in partnership with EPB of Chattanooga in a $22 million deal.

This new center, situated in Chattanooga, Tennessee, will serve as a central hub for the advancement of next-generation quantum computing and networking.

The collaboration between the energy and communications provider and IonQ will see the deployment of the company's top-tier Forte Enterprise quantum system inside the forthcoming EPB Quantum Center.

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This facility will also host the existing EPB Quantum Network, further cementing Chattanooga's position as a national leader in quantum innovation.

The newly planned center will mark the first facility in the U.S. to house both quantum computing and quantum networking capabilities under one roof.

According to Benzinga Pro, IONQ stock has gained over 247% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Spear Alpha ETF (NASDAQ:SPRX).

With IonQ's Forte Enterprise quantum computer as the technological anchor, the initiative aims to accelerate development in key areas such as energy grid optimization and enterprise-level quantum applications.

Through this strategic partnership, IonQ will open a dedicated office in Chattanooga to provide training, support, and collaborative development resources.

The local presence will also facilitate closer cooperation with universities and institutions across the region. This move builds upon IonQ's history of collaboration with the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Forte Enterprise system is built to operate in real-world commercial environments, offering a data center–ready design with an efficient energy profile.

The platform supports advanced qubit performance and is tailored to solve complex problems across a range of industries, from healthcare to national infrastructure.

Both Niccolo de Masi, IonQ's President and CEO, and David Wade, EPB's CEO, emphasized the transformational nature of the collaboration, envisioning Chattanooga as a launchpad for a quantum economy that fosters national competitiveness, innovation, and community benefit.

Price Action: IONQ shares are trading higher by 1.3% to $28.77 at last check Friday.

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