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IonQ Bets $1.3 Billion on Elisity to Fight Quantum Cyberattacks

📅 Oct 12, 2026

✍️ Aamir Raza

IonQ Goes Big on Cybersecurity

The quantum computing company will acquire Elisity in an all-stock deal worth up to $1.3 billion.

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'Q-Day Is Coming Much Faster Than Predicted'

CEO Niccolo de Masi warned that quantum computers will soon be able to crack today's encryption.

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Elisity Brings Zero Trust Muscle

Founded in 2019, the firm has 100+ customer deployments and doubled revenue year-over-year.

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Pairing Quantum with Zero Trust

IonQ will combine its post-quantum cryptography and key distribution tech with Elisity's platform.

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Wall Street Flinches, Deal Rolls On

IonQ shares slid about 9% on the news; the deal is expected to close in Q4 2026 pending approval.

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