$QBTS · D-Wave Quantum Inc.
D-Wave Quantum filed an 8-K under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD) announcing performance enhancements to its Stride hybrid solver and a new three-course Applied Quantum Optimization learning path. Benchmark testing showed the enhanced solver found better solutions in 15 seconds than the previous version in 120 seconds, with traveling salesperson problems up to 10,000 locations averaging within 0.02% of optimal in 15 seconds. The information is furnished, not filed, and carries no Section 18 liability.
- Enhanced Stride solver found better solutions in 15 seconds than prior version in 120 seconds.
- Traveling salesperson problems up to 10,000 locations averaged within 0.02% of optimal in 15 seconds.
- Solutions were over 200x closer to optimal than prior solver at same runtime.
- New three-course Applied Quantum Optimization learning path launched via Leap cloud service.
- Filing is furnished under Item 7.01, not deemed filed for Section 18 purposes.
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Forward-looking statements carry standard risks; benchmark gains may not translate into commercial adoption or revenue.