CGI And D-Wave Team Up To Bring Quantum Computing To Businesses

CGI and D-Wave Quantum have formalized a partnership built on over a year of prior collaboration to accelerate the adoption of quantum computing for enterprise clients. The firms will focus initially on applying D-Wave’s unique dual-platform quantum systems, offering both annealing and gate-model approaches, to complex challenges in logistics, transportation, and retail. “Organizations are moving beyond research to evaluate where quantum technologies can improve optimization and enhance decision-making,” said Dave Henderson, Chief Technology Officer, CGI, as the companies plan to co-develop solutions for areas like train scheduling and supply chain planning.

D-Wave and CGI Partnership Advances Enterprise Quantum Adoption

CGI will integrate D-Wave’s Advantage2 quantum computer and hybrid solvers into its technology services, enabling clients to test and deploy quantum solutions for challenges like industrial production planning and energy grid optimization. This collaboration extends beyond simple access; the firms plan to co-develop specific use cases where quantum computing can demonstrably improve upon existing classical methods and deliver quantifiable business results.

Initial efforts center on transportation and rail systems, targeting improvements in train scheduling, network operations, and resource allocation, alongside retail applications focused on supply chain optimization and workforce management. D-Wave, the only company offering both annealing and gate-model quantum computing systems, brings specialized hardware and software to the table.