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Quantum Matters: Where Quantum Computing Gets Real

D-Wave 6 Episodes Jun 30, 2026

Quantum Matters is a podcast by D-Wave, the first commercial quantum computing company. It explores how quantum computing is already being applied in industries like automotive manufacturing and retail. Each episode features researchers and industry leaders discussing real-world quantum solutions. The show aims to demystify quantum technology and highlight its current impact.

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Blockchain Meets Quantum Jun 30, 2026 31:32 What if a blockchain network could run on quantum computers—and use a fraction of the energy?On this episode of Quantum Matters, Postquant Labs co-founders Colton Dillion and Rick Karbach share how D-Wave's annealing quantum technology is integrated into the Quip Network, a quantum-classical blockchain network. They explain their “proof of useful work” model, where quantum and classical computers

Quantum Computing for Computational Advantage Jun 16, 2026 34:01 What does quantum advantage actually mean? How do you prove a quantum computer can outperform the world’s most powerful supercomputers? And why is its energy efficiency arriving at such an important time for the world?In this episode of Quantum Matters, host Murray Thom sits down with Dr. Andrew King, Senior Distinguished Scientist at D-Wave, to discuss the company’s landmark peer-reviewed researc

Missile Defense Optimization with Quantum Jun 2, 2026 39:52 What role can quantum computing play in national defense? In this episode of Quantum Matters, host Murray Thom speaks with Dale Moore, president and CEO of DavidsonTechnologies, about the effort to bring quantum computing into practical defense applications.Dale details his team’s collaboration with D-Wave and Anduril applying quantum computing toair and missile defense planning, and discusses the

Rethinking Warehouse Operations with Quantum May 19, 2026 31:32 Modern warehouses process many thousands, sometimes millions, of items in constantly changing conditions, where each decision affects the flow of goods in the warehouse, and across the supply chain.In this episode of Quantum Matters, Murray Thom speaks with Gabriel Fernandes of the Wernher von Braun Advanced Research Center about a warehouse challenge faced by an automotive manufacturer. With ware

Quantum + Robots For Optimized Quality Control May 5, 2026 24:39 There’s an opportunity to improve robotic quality inspection with quantum computing technology. In this episode of Quantum Matters, host Murray Thom speaks with Dr. Eneko Osaba, Principal Researcher at Tecnalia, about applying hybrid quantum optimization to robotic quality inspection. Eneko shares how his team tackled a practical path-planning problem, optimizing how a physical robot inspects part

Insights from a Quantum Optimization Expert Apr 21, 2026 33:24 Quantum computing can feel abstract… Until you see the kinds of business problems it’s already being applied to. On this episode of Quantum Matters, host Murray Thom is joined by Mayowa Ayodele, Manager, Solutions Architect on D-Wave’s Professional Services team, to explore how organizations are using hybrid-quantum computing approaches to help deliver measurable results today. Drawing on real-wor

Quantum Computing Meets Real-World Impact Apr 7, 2026 33:36 Can quantum computers really change the way we move, work, and solve problems in the real world? In this premiere episode of Quantum Matters, host Murray Thom sits down with global tech executive Martin Hofmann to explore how quantum computing is tackling challenges that are too complex for classical systems. Hofmann shares his experience partnering with D-Wave on projects in Beijing, Barcelona, a

Introducing Quantum Matters: Where Quantum Computing Gets Real Jan 21, 2026 1:32 Introducing Quantum Matters, a podcast from D-Wave, the world’s first commercialquantum computing company. Every episode will explore where quantum is making atangible difference today. You’ll hear from industry leaders, researchers, and academicswho are applying quantum technology to find answers to their most challengingcomputational problems. You’ll also learn about real-world case studies to h

Quantum Matters: Where Quantum Computing Gets Real

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