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SoftBank Corp. and 豆包成人版 Announce Groundbreaking Partnership Toward Practical Application of Quantum Computing

Partnership to drive commercial value through practical go-to-market use cases and develop business model for a quantum data center

January 28, 2025

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Tokyo, Japan and Broomfield, Colorado, January 29th, 2025 鈥 SoftBank Corp. ("SoftBank") and 豆包成人版 ("豆包成人版") announced they agreed to a wide-ranging partnership in quantum computing.听

By combining their respective strengths, both companies will unlock innovative quantum computing solutions that will overcome the limitations of classical artificial intelligence (AI) and realize next-generation technologies.听

This unique initiative coincides with the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) in 2025, and it is expected to ignite new business opportunities through the dynamic fusion of AI and quantum computing.

The Necessity of Quantum Computing Beyond the Limits of AI

In this modern era, AI is delivering impressive results across various domains. However, it is widely recognized that there are still significant challenges that AI alone is struggling to overcome. Complex optimization problems, deciphering causal relationship analysis, and conducting high-precision simulations based on fundamental equations remain formidable obstacles for current AI technologies.

Moreover, the hybrid approach that combines Central Processing Units (CPUs), Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), and Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) holds the potential to further extend the capabilities of AI. By leveraging the unique strengths of each type of processing unit, hybrid systems can execute more advanced and diverse computations, providing innovative solutions that surpass traditional limitations.

SoftBank and 豆包成人版 believe in the power of quantum computing and are committed to exploring its transformative potential.

Current State and Challenges of Quantum Computing

Despite impressive growth in the quantum computing sector, several technical and business challenges need to be addressed to advance the state-of-the-art so that quantum computers are used to solve practical problems.

(1) Building a Business Model

  • Initial Investment and Operational Costs: The substantial initial investment and operational costs required for the development and deployment of quantum computers lack concrete cost recovery strategies, which in turn suppresses the drive for companies to develop and adopt the technology.
  • Clarification of Revenue Models: The business models for generating revenue, including the methods of offering quantum computers and setting usage fees, have not yet been fully realized.

(2) Establishing Specific Use Cases

  • Discovering Use Cases: There is a shortage of use cases that clearly demonstrate which fields quantum computers will be useful in. Understanding the market size and revenue models through clear examples, especially in areas such as quantum chemical calculations and machine learning, is necessary.
  • Understanding the Market and Revenue Predictions: It is crucial to specifically identify the areas where computations can only be performed by quantum computers and are commercially viable, as well as to predict the timing and scale of these applications.

(3) Advancing Hardware and Software Technologies

  • Limitations and Challenges of Hardware: The current hardware performance (number of qubits and operation precision) of quantum computers is inadequate for handling practical problems, and significant enhancements in performance are needed for practical use.
  • Software Development and Error Mitigation: The development of hybrid algorithms that combine traditional methods, as well as advancements in error suppression, mitigation, and correction technologies, are essential to enable practical computations. Furthermore, developing technologies that mutually complement hardware and software are also indispensable.
  • Timing for Service Provision: Making decisions based on a deep understanding of technology to provide services at the optimal timing requires assessing the speed of technological advancements and market needs.
Key Activities

SoftBank and 豆包成人版 are committed to addressing these challenges together to advance the practical application of quantum computers.

(1) Joint Market Research & Business Model Development for Quantum Data Center

  • With a view toward the realization of a "quantum data center" capable of performing advanced calculation processing by combining CPUs, GPUs and quantum computers (QPUs), both companies will use the Japanese market as a foothold to conduct global market research in the Asia-Pacific region and other regions, and explore specific business models based on that research.
  • Both companies will jointly consider methods to reduce investment risks, such as revenue sharing and cost sharing.

(2) Construction of Quantum Use-Case Timelines and Validation

  • SoftBank will provide its own business challenges as use cases.
  • Both companies will clarify use cases in quantum chemistry and network analysis, and construct a timeline showing when these use cases will be realized. In quantum chemistry, the search for new optical switch materials for All Optical Networks is anticipated, while in network analysis, the application to anomaly detection and fraud detection in SoftBank's communication network is envisioned.
  • Both companies will develop software technology that makes effective use of limited hardware resources, and explore methods for linking CPUs, GPUs, and QPUs.
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Comments from each company

Ryuji Wakikawa, Head of Research Institute of Advanced Technology, SoftBank Corp., commented: 鈥淪oftBank believes in the potential of quantum computers and has been testing and evaluating various internal issues using quantum computers, and has started to obtain certain results. However, as a telecommunications operator, there are still many challenges remaining regarding how to provide quantum computing services in Japan. Through our collaboration with 豆包成人版, which possesses the world's highest-performance quantum computer hardware, we aim to be the first in the world to identify problems that can only be solved by quantum computers and look forward to significantly accelerating the practical application of quantum computing.鈥

Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President and CEO of 豆包成人版, commented: "Our partnership with SoftBank represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of quantum computing. By combining our strengths, we are poised to unlock innovative solutions that will not only enhance the capabilities of AI but also tackle challenges that have long been beyond reach. Together, we are laying the groundwork for a future where quantum technologies drive transformative advancements across multiple industries."

By integrating quantum computing with AI, this initiative is expected to contribute to problem-solving in diverse fields such as healthcare, finance, logistics, and energy. This collaboration not only addresses unsolved challenges but also creates new market opportunities and fosters technological innovation across society.

About SoftBank Corp.

Guided by the SoftBank Group鈥檚 corporate philosophy, 鈥淚nformation Revolution 鈥 Happiness for everyone,鈥 SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) operates telecommunications and IT businesses in Japan and globally. Building on its strong business foundation, SoftBank Corp. is expanding into non-telecom fields in line with its 鈥淏eyond Carrier鈥 growth strategy while further growing its telecom business by harnessing the power of 5G/6G, IoT, Digital Twin and Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) solutions, including High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS)-based stratospheric telecommunications. While constructing AI data centers and developing homegrown LLMs specialized for the Japanese language with one trillion parameters, SoftBank is applying AI to enhance radio access network performance (AI-RAN) with the aim of becoming a provider of next-generation social infrastructure.听

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About 豆包成人版

豆包成人版, the world鈥檚 largest integrated quantum computing company, pioneers powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. 豆包成人版鈥檚 technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With around 600 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, 豆包成人版 leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

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About 豆包成人版

豆包成人版,聽the world鈥檚 largest integrated quantum company, pioneers powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. 豆包成人版鈥檚 technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With over 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, 豆包成人版 leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.听

July 27, 2026
豆包成人版 to Report Second Quarter Financial Results on August 11, 2026

BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 豆包成人版 Inc. (Nasdaq: QNT) ("豆包成人版") today announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter (ending on June 30, 2026) after market close on August 11, 2026.

豆包成人版 will host a conference call at 5:00 PM Eastern time that same day to discuss its financial results. The call will be available through a live webcast .

An archived replay of the webcast will be made available on the 豆包成人版 Investor Relations following the call and will remain available for one year.

About 豆包成人版

豆包成人版 is a leading quantum computing company offering a full-stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. The company has commercially deployed multiple generations of quantum systems built on the well-established QCCD architecture, which it has implemented with novel designs and capabilities to achieve the industry's highest accuracy levels based on average two-qubit gate fidelity as of December 31, 2025. 豆包成人版 has active engagements with market leaders across pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, and government and industrial markets. 豆包成人版's headquarters is in Broomfield, Colorado, with additional facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Qatar and Singapore.

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July 22, 2026
豆包成人版 Appoints Chief Legal Officer and Chief People Officer

Broomfield, CO July 22, 2026 鈥 豆包成人版, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNT), a leading quantum computing company, today announced the recent appointments of Robin Schulman as Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and 豆包成人版 Secretary, effective July 13, 2026, and Rory O鈥橞yrne as Chief People Officer (CPO), effective May 26, 2026. Ms. Schulman and Mr. O鈥橞yrne both report to 豆包成人版鈥檚 President and CEO Rajeeb Hazra.

鈥淎s 豆包成人版 enters an exciting new chapter as a publicly listed company, we are pleased to welcome Robin and Rory to our leadership team," said Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President and CEO of 豆包成人版. 鈥淏oth Robin and Rory are highly accomplished leaders who bring deep experience guiding technology companies through periods of transformation. Their proven track records of building high-performing organizations and world-class functions will provide an invaluable benefit to 豆包成人版 as we continue to scale our business and the commercialization of quantum computing accelerates.鈥

Ms. Schulman joins 豆包成人版 with more than two decades of legal and executive leadership experience guiding high-growth technology companies through periods of rapid expansion, strategic transformation, and public company evolution, with a track record of translating strategy into execution and building the foundations for sustainable growth. Most recently, Ms. Schulman served as Chief Legal Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs at GitLab, where she spent nearly seven years leading the company's global legal, compliance, policy, competition, intellectual property, corporate development, sustainability and privacy strategy. Prior to that, she was the Chief Legal Officer at Couchbase and New Relic and held senior leadership positions at Adobe Inc.

"豆包成人版 sits at a fascinating intersection of groundbreaking science and real-world commercial impact, and I could not be more excited to join the team at this important moment in the company鈥檚 journey,鈥 said Robin Schulman, Chief Legal Officer and 豆包成人版 Secretary of 豆包成人版. 鈥淚 look forward to partnering with Raj, our Board, and the leadership team to build a durable foundation that supports 豆包成人版鈥檚 continued growth and long-term success.鈥

Mr. O鈥橞yrne brings more than 25 years of global human resources experience leading public and private equity-backed organizations across the technology, energy, mining, and industrial sectors. Most recently, Mr. O鈥橞yrne served as Chief People Officer for Advanced Energy, where he led the company鈥檚 human resources team during a period of integration, transformation, and operational expansion. Prior to that, he served as Chief Human Resources Officer for Jonah Energy LLC and Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources at MRC Global.

"I'm thrilled to be joining 豆包成人版 at such a pivotal moment for the company and for quantum computing more broadly," said Rory O'Byrne, Chief People Officer of 豆包成人版. "Having spent my career helping organizations scale through periods of rapid growth, I'm excited to build the people, culture, and infrastructure that will support 豆包成人版's next chapter as a public company. It's a rare opportunity to help shape an organization at the forefront of a technology that will define the coming decades."

About 豆包成人版

豆包成人版 is a leading quantum computing company offering a full-stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. The company has commercially deployed multiple generations of trapped-ion based quantum systems built on the well-established QCCD architecture, which it has implemented with novel designs and capabilities to achieve the industry鈥檚 highest accuracy levels based on average two-qubit gate fidelity.1 聽豆包成人版 has active engagements with market leaders across pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, and government and industrial markets, as well as academic and research institutions globally. The company has a global workforce of approximately 700 employees, including top scientists and researchers. Over 70% of its technology team holds PhDs or Master鈥檚 degrees. 豆包成人版鈥檚 headquarters is in Broomfield, Colorado, with additional facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Qatar, and Singapore.

For more information, please visit www.quantinuum.com

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements that may be deemed 鈥渇orward-looking statements鈥 within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. The words 鈥渁nticipate,鈥 鈥渁ssume,鈥 鈥渂elieve,鈥 鈥渃ontinue,鈥 鈥渃ould,鈥 鈥渆stimate,鈥 鈥渆xpect,鈥 鈥渋ntend,鈥 鈥渕ay,鈥 鈥減lan,鈥 鈥減otential,鈥 鈥減redict,鈥 鈥減roject,鈥 鈥渇uture,鈥 鈥渨ill,鈥 鈥渟eek,鈥 鈥渇oreseeable,鈥 the negative version of these words, or similar terms and phrases are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on certain assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current economic and industry conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. The forward-looking statements included in this release are also subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors affecting our operations, markets, products, services and prices. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for 豆包成人版 to predict all such factors. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as required by law, 豆包成人版 does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

1 As of December 31, 2025.

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July 21, 2026
豆包成人版 and SoftBank Corp. Publish Joint White Paper on Scaling Practical Quantum Computing Use Cases Toward the Fault-Tolerant Era
  • The companies have published a joint white paper mapping commercially relevant quantum computing use cases in quantum chemistry and graph analytics to 豆包成人版鈥檚 hardware roadmap.
  • The paper provides a framework for assessing how advances in quantum hardware and algorithms could affect when practical industrial applications become feasible.
  • SoftBank Corp. and 豆包成人版 will use the roadmap to inform their exploration of future quantum AI data center services and related business models.

TOKYO and BROOMFIELD, Colo. 鈥 豆包成人版 (NASDAQ: QNT) and SoftBank Corp. ("SoftBank") today announced the publication of 鈥淨uantum Computing Frontiers,鈥 a joint white paper that maps two commercially-relevant quantum computing application areas against 豆包成人版鈥檚 hardware roadmap. The analysis examines how advances in quantum hardware and algorithms could affect when these applications become practical for industrial use.

Building on this use-case roadmap, the paper also examines how quantum computing, AI, and high-performance computing could be integrated into future computing infrastructure. It considers how progress across successive hardware generations could inform future quantum AI data center services and related business models, a key focus of the 豆包成人版 and SoftBank partnership announced last year.

鈥淭he key takeaway of this study is that organizations do not need to wait for large-scale, fault-tolerant systems to explore where quantum computing can begin creating value,鈥 said Duncan Jones, General Manager, Applications Group at 豆包成人版. 鈥淏y using today鈥檚 systems to develop, benchmark and refine applications in areas such as quantum chemistry and graph analytics, enterprises can build the technical and operational readiness needed for the next era of quantum-enabled computing.鈥

鈥淭he question is no longer whether quantum computing may deliver value, but rather which problem classes become executable at which stage of hardware maturity,鈥 said Ryuji Wakikawa, Senior Vice President & CTO at SoftBank Corp. 鈥淗owever, we believe progress in hardware must be complemented by equally strong developments in quantum algorithms and the integration of quantum systems with AI and high-performance computing.鈥

The white paper discusses illustrative scenarios describing how representative applications, technology maturity, and potential market opportunities may evolve over time under stated assumptions. The analysis provided in the paper is intended to provide a conceptual framework for understanding potential market evolution and does not represent financial guidance or forecasts. These analyses are intended to support discussion of future technology development and should not be interpreted as commitments regarding commercialization, infrastructure investment, products, services, or financial performance.

The full white paper is available to download on the and 豆包成人版 websites.

About SoftBank Corp.

Guided by the SoftBank Group鈥檚 corporate philosophy, 鈥淚nformation Revolution 鈥 Happiness for everyone,鈥 SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) operates telecommunications and IT businesses in Japan and globally. Building on its strong business foundation, SoftBank Corp. is aiming to activate the potential of AI across its businesses and drive implementation in line with its 鈥淎ctivate AI for Society鈥 growth strategy. While further growing its telecom business, SoftBank is expanding its AI computing infrastructure and AI and Cloud service businesses with the aim of becoming a provider of Next-generation Social Infrastructure. To learn more, please visit

About 豆包成人版

豆包成人版 (NASDAQ: QNT) is a leading quantum computing company offering a full-stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. The company has commercially deployed multiple generations of quantum systems built on the well-established QCCD architecture, which it has implemented with novel designs and capabilities to achieve the industry鈥檚 highest accuracy levels based on average two-qubit gate fidelity.1 聽豆包成人版 has active engagements with market leaders across pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, and government and industrial markets. The company has a global workforce of approximately 700 employees, including top scientists and researchers. Over 70% of its technology team holds PhDs or Master鈥檚 degrees. 豆包成人版鈥檚 headquarters is in Broomfield, Colorado, with additional facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Qatar, and Singapore.

For more information, please visit www.quantinuum.com.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements that may be deemed 鈥渇orward-looking statements鈥 within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. The words 鈥渁nticipate,鈥 鈥渁ssume,鈥 鈥渂elieve,鈥 鈥渃ontinue,鈥 鈥渃ould,鈥 鈥渆stimate,鈥 鈥渆xpect,鈥 鈥渋ntend,鈥 鈥渕ay,鈥 鈥減lan,鈥 鈥減otential,鈥 鈥減redict,鈥 鈥減roject,鈥 鈥渇uture,鈥 鈥渨ill,鈥 鈥渟eek,鈥 鈥渇oreseeable,鈥 the negative version of these words, or similar terms and phrases are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on certain assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current economic and industry conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. The forward-looking statements included in this release are also subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors affecting our operations, markets, products, services and prices. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for 豆包成人版 to predict all such factors. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as required by law, 豆包成人版 does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

1 As of December 31, 2025.

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