# IonQ’s Multi-Billion Dollar Play - Revolutionizing Quantum Technology and Industry Standards

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Podcast: [Impact Quantum: A Podcast for the Quantum Curious](https://stenobird.com/podcast/impact-quantum-a-podcast-for-the-quantum-curious-1309468)
Published: 2026-01-29T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://impactquantum.com
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Duration seconds: 1602

## Resource

Today, host Frank La Vigne and guest Candice Gillhoolley dive deep into IonQ’s headline-making billion-dollar acquisitions that are reshaping the quantum landscape. From hardware with Skywater, to quantum networking through Skyloom Global, and even AI-driven software via Seed Innovations, IonQ is assembling a complete quantum ecosystem—building the supply chain of the future, right here and now. The conversation unpacks the big money flowing into quantum tech, why in-house chip fabrication matters in a world grappling with supply chain vulnerabilities, and what these moves mean for the industry’s evolution. With insights on stock market reactions, defense tech hires, and the urgent quest for quantum-safe security, Frank La Vigne and Candice Gillhoolley explain why the next decade will be defined by quantum preparedness. Plus, they tease the launch of an inspiring new podcast, Women in Quantum, highlighting diverse journeys into the field and the culture-shaping opportunities ahead. Whether you’re quantum curious or watching markets closely, this episode frames why the quantum age is truly dawning—and why it’s time to start thinking quantum safe! Links IonQ to buy SkyWater for $1.8 billion to expand hardware capabilities - https://www.reuters.com/technology/ionq-buy-skywater-18-billion-expand-hardware-capabilities-2026-01-26/?utm_source=chatgpt.com IonQ Finalizes Acquisition of Skyloom Global - https://thequantuminsider.com/2026/01/28/ionq-completes-skyloom-acquisition/ From Visibility to Advantage – Building a Quantum-Safe Intelligence Enterprise https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/ic-insiders-from-visibility-to-advantage-building-a-quantum-safe-intelligence-enterprise/ Time Stamps 00:00 "Reflections on Tech Advancements" 03:35 "Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains"…

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