IonQ's Biggest Move Yet: A $1.3B Security Acquisition

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IonQ, a major quantum leader, is making a blockbuster security acquisition. The company is buying cybersecurity company Elisity in a deal worth up to $1.3 billion. IonQ Chairman & CEO Niccolo de Masi joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about why the deal is key to defending the West from “Q-Day,” when quantum computers can crack today’s encryption. (Source: Bloomberg)

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