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Quantum computing and cybersecurity · College Park, United States
IonQ / Elisity
Current work outlook
IonQ entered a definitive all-stock agreement to acquire zero-trust security company Elisity for up to $1.3 billion, including a performance-based earnout. The companies expect the deal to close in Q4 2026, subject to approvals, and plan to combine quantum-security capabilities with Elisity's enterprise platform.
Updated October 12, 2026 · Evidence from public sources
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Filter in all signals ↗IonQ agrees to acquire Elisity for up to $1.3 billion
IonQ entered a definitive all-stock agreement to acquire zero-trust security company Elisity for up to $1.3 billion, including a performance-based earnout. The companies expect the deal to close in Q4 2026, subject to approvals, and plan to combine quantum-security capabilities with Elisity's enterprise platform.
Employee impact
Read full analysis →The acquisition broadens IonQ beyond quantum computing into enterprise cybersecurity and creates potential work across zero trust, post-quantum cryptography and product integration. The large all-stock price and strategic shift also create integration and execution risk, especially for overlapping corporate and go-to-market functions.