IonQ partners with Carahsoft on public sector quantum distribution

IonQ and Carahsoft Technology Corp. entered a strategic partnership intended to expand federal agency adoption of quantum computing, networking, sensing and security. Under the agreement, Carahsoft serves as IonQ's Public Sector distributor, allowing government agencies to buy IonQ technology through its reseller partners.

The arrangement comes as the federal government accelerates its commitment to quantum innovation. Executive Order 14413, titled Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation, sets a government-wide strategy for quantum commercialization, deployment and collaboration with U.S. industry. The companies aim to widen federal access to emerging quantum technologies, streamline procurement and support mission-critical national security objectives.

IonQ's platform extends beyond computing to networking, security and sensing. The company describes these as complementary functions: sensing provides precise measurements, networking connects systems, security protects information and computing addresses complex analytical challenges. Together, they form a basis for coordinating how information is collected, connected, protected and processed.

Under the partnership, Carahsoft takes on procurement and pricing, contract vehicle access, channel sales, and resale and distribution of products. The setup is designed to help resellers and federal systems integrators match their offerings to agency requirements.

“IonQ and Carahsoft will have a powerful partnership across the entire Public Sector, including higher education, State, Local Government, Department of War, civilian and the integrator and partner community,” said Steve Harris, IonQ Senior Vice President and General Manager, Public Sector. “Through this relationship quantum solutions ranging from computing, networking, security to sensing will be more readily accessible during this important time when quantum progress is an immediate and critical requirement.”

The companies described plans for further development of quantum innovation and solutions, and IonQ notes that these statements involve risks and uncertainties detailed in its SEC filings.