IonQ has agreed to acquire Elisity, according to a source report dated October 12, 2026. The amount was not disclosed in the sources.
According to the source, the two companies will combine post-quantum cryptography (PQC), quantum key distribution (QKD) and enterprise Zero Trust capabilities to help customers protect critical infrastructure and enterprise networks. The source states that quantum security is a priority today rather than only a future consideration, and that together IonQ and Elisity will be better positioned to help government agencies protect critical infrastructure and sensitive networks throughout the transition to the quantum era.
The source describes the agreement as intended to help accelerate zero trust for the quantum era. No further terms, financing details, closing date or approvals were provided in the sources.