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Quantum Computing Inc. Announces Dirac-3S, Scaling to Nearly 10,000 Variables

PR Newswire•01/10/2026•08:30 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Dirac-3S scales optimization to 9,980 variables, versus QCi’s current 1,000-variable system
  • ➤First Dirac-3S customer shipment expected in November 2026
  • ➤Dirac-3S supports modular expansion with one module reaching 9,980 variables
  • ➤Dirac-3S benchmarks achieved optimal solutions across tested 2,000-to-9,980-variable synthetic problems

Expert Statements

Yong Meng Sua, Chief Technology Officer of Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT)

“Dirac-3S takes our quantum optimization platform from demonstrating what is possible to delivering a system built for practical commercial use.”

Paul Griffin, Associate Professor at Singapore Management University

“Our experience with the first-generation Dirac-3 quantum optimization machine validated its potential as a powerful tool for solving meaningful optimization problems. QCi's continued innovation with the Dirac-3S, including its expanded computational capabilities, enables us to pursue significantly larger and more complex optimization challenges. We look forward to exploring new research directions and accelerating the development of practical, high-impact applications.”

Quantum Computing Inc. Announces Dirac-3S, Scaling to Nearly 10,000 Variables PR Newswire

* Scales quantum optimization to up to nearly 10,000 variables, a 10x increase over QCi's current 1,000-variable system, while delivering faster performance, production-ready reliability and scalable manufacturing * First customer shipment of Dirac-3S upgrade expected in Q4 2026 HOBOKEN, N.J., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Computing Inc. ("QCi" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: QUBT), a vertically integrated quantum systems company pioneering photonics and semiconductor manufacturing, today announced Dirac-3S, the next-generation of its Dirac-3 quantum optimization machine, marking a significant step toward commercial deployment of QCi's quantum optimization technology.

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