D-Wave delivers Advantage2 quantum computer to Italy

SQT-financed Advantage2 system installed to support Italian quantum initiatives

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards·15 Oct 2026, 16:00·Italy

D-Wave delivers Advantage2 quantum computer to Italy

D-Wave has delivered an Advantage2 quantum computing system to Italy, supported by funding provided by SQT. The installation is intended to advance regional development goals in quantum technology and high-performance computation.

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