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IonQ and KISTI Finalize Agreement to Deliver 100-Qubit Quantum System in South Korea
COLLEGE PARK, Md., December 29, 2025--IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantum company, today announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) and forthcoming delivery of a 100-qubit IonQ Tempo quantum system. The finalized agreement marks a key milestone in the establishment of South Korea’s National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence.
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