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IonQ and General Dynamics Information Technology ( GDIT ) partner to develop Quantum solutions for US customers
IonQ and General Dynamics Information Technology ( GDIT ) have partnered to bring the power of quantum computing to government and defense sectors .
Together , the companies willl co-develop and market advanced quantum processing and networking applications to address high-impact use cases , including quantum AI extensions , resource optimization and anomaly detection . This collaboration aims to deliver transformative capabilities for federal , and state governments , meeting critical challenges with cutting-edge solutions .
Ben Gianni , Senior Vice President and CTO , GDIT , said : “ This expanded partnership will enable us to harness the next generation of computational power to deliver innovative solutions that address critical mission needs .”
Rima Alameddine , IonQ ’ s Chief Revenue Officer , said : “ This collaboration allows us to leverage our combined capabilities to introduce quantum computing to government and defense sectors , supporting high-priority projects .”
Earlier this year , IonQ and GDIT partnered with a major intelligence agency to advance its quantum readiness . The two companies leveraged quantum and AI technologies to enhance the agency ’ s data analysis and mission capabilities .
The partnership builds on IonQ ’ s ongoing work in the federal sector , advancing its efforts to integrate quantum networks into future operations .
Most recently , IonQ announced a new $ 54.5 million contract with existing customer US Air Force Research Lab ( AFRL ) which marked the largest 2024 quantum contract award in the US .
IonQ also won a $ 5.7 million contract for a first-of-its-kind , multi-node , blind quantum computing system initiative for the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security ( ARLIS ).
Procurant selected by Associated Food Stores for FSMA Rule 204 compliance
Procurant , a leading collaborative software platform for retail grocers , has been chosen by Associated Food Stores ( AFS ) to be a core component of their compliance solution for FSMA Rule 204 reporting and traceability .
The selection enables AFS to meet the FDA ’ s enhanced food safety requirements , set to take effect in January 2026 – leveraging Procurant ’ s innovative traceability and procurement capabilities .
“ Traceability and food safety are critical for modern grocery operations , this collaboration strengthens our ability to provide safe , high-quality products to our customers while simplifying compliance for our suppliers ,” said Todd Bell , Vice President , Procurement , AFS .
AFS is already managing produce and floral procurement on Procurant and the majority of suppliers on the FSMA 204 Food Traceability List are pre-configured to provide accurate traceability information electronically through the Procurant platform . The software integrates traceability data directly with purchase orders , offering a more comprehensive view of product information and transaction history than standalone traceability or labelling systems .
Procurant supports various supplier connection methods , including EDI , APIs , manual entry and bulk file uploads , making compliance accessible for suppliers of all technical capacities . Additionally , the platform includes pre-configured reports designed to meet FDA standards as outlined in the FSMA Rule 204 regulation .
Procurant ’ s platform is trusted by leading grocery retailers and produce suppliers across North America , facilitating billions of dollars in transactions annually . Its real-time collaboration tools enhance supply chain efficiency and reliability , making it an essential resource for FSMA Rule 204 compliance .
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