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Infleqtion and Cisco are partnering to integrate neutral-atom quantum processors with Cisco's networking stack, aiming to scale beyond isolated units into distributed quantum architectures. This collaboration leverages the natural compatibility between Infleqtion's qubits and photons to facilitate reliable entanglement routing across diverse hardware. The initiative represents a critical shift toward interoperable, networked quantum systems rather than simply increasing the size of single machines.

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Infleqtion and Cisco link quantum computers into early networks

Quantum ZeitgeistSeptember 13, 20266 min read

Infleqtion and Cisco are collaborating to advance networked quantum technology, bringing together Infleqtion’s neutral-atom quantum computers and sensors with Cisco’s networking stack to accelerate scalable, distributed quantum computing. The companies will explore architectures to link individual devices into distributed networks, an important step toward making distributed quantum systems a reality.

On September 10, 2026, Infleqtion and Cisco announced a collaboration to build networked quantum technology, linking Infleqtion’s neutral-atom quantum computers and sensors with Cisco’s networking infrastructure. This partnership aims to move beyond isolated quantum machines toward scalable, distributed quantum computing, using neutral atoms which interface naturally with the photons essential for quantum networks. “The next major breakthrough in quantum will not come from building bigger isolated machines, but from networking systems together,” said Ramana Kompella, VP and Head of Cisco Research, signaling a shift in focus toward collaborative quantum systems. Infleqtion’s neutral-atom qubits interface naturally with photons, a characteristic that positions the company’s systems as central…

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