D-Wave Quantum Inc. has been named a winner in Fast Company's 2025 Next Big Things in Tech Awards, earning recognition in the Computing, Chips and Foundational Technology category for its 4400+ qubit Advantage2 quantum computer. The powerful and energy-efficient system is designed to solve complex problems beyond the reach of classical computing, representing a significant advancement in quantum technology development. Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, stated that the award reflects the dedication and creativity of the entire team while underscoring the groundbreaking performance of the Advantage2 annealing quantum computer.
The Advantage2 system efficiently solves highly complex problems that are difficult for classical computers, serving as a testament to D-Wave's delivery of production-ready quantum computing technology that brings value to customers today. Launched in May 2025, D-Wave's Advantage2 system is currently being used by customers to address real-world use cases in areas such as optimization, materials simulation and artificial intelligence. The system features a Zephyr topology with 20-way connectivity designed to facilitate quantum and hybrid-quantum applications for production deployment.
More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges, with over 200 million problems submitted to the company's quantum systems to date. As the world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers, D-Wave's mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum technology today. The company's quantum computers feature QPUs with sub-second response times and can be deployed on-premises or accessed through their quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. Additional information about the company's technology and services is available at https://www.dwavequantum.com.
The recognition by Fast Company highlights the growing importance of quantum computing in solving complex computational challenges across various industries. As quantum technology continues to advance, systems like D-Wave's Advantage2 are positioned to drive industrial and societal advancements by addressing optimization, artificial intelligence, and research applications that were previously intractable using classical computing methods. This award underscores the practical implementation of quantum computing technology in commercial environments and its potential to transform computational problem-solving across multiple sectors.
