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Florida Atlantic University Signs $20M Agreement to Purchase Advantage2 Quantum Computer from D-Wave
PALO ALTO, Calif. & BOCA RATON, Fla., January 27, 2026--D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) ("D-Wave" or the "Company"), the only dual-platform quantum computing company, providing annealing and gate-model systems, software, and services, today announced that Florida Atlantic University (FAU) has signed an agreement to purchase and install an Advantage2TM annealing quantum computer at its Boca Raton campus. The agreement represents a $20 million commitment from FAU, aiming to accelerate and solidif
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