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title: "AT&T signs agreement to expand use of D-Wave quantum computing across network operations"
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description: "AT&T has signed an agreement to expand the use of D-Wave's quantum computing technology across its network operations. The initial focus is on optimization workloads for agentic AI tools, with pilot results showing processing time reduced from one hour to under 15 seconds. Additionally, D-Wave's gate-model systems are being evaluated for potential applications in quantum security and communications."
datetime: "2026-07-27T11:01:22.000Z"
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# AT&T signs agreement to expand use of D-Wave quantum computing across network operations

-   AT&T signed an agreement to expand its use of D-Wave’s quantum computing technology across network operations. \* Initial focus targets optimization workloads tied to agentic AI tools already used in the network. \* Pilot work cut a network-optimization processing time to under 15 seconds from about one hour. \* D-Wave gate-model systems are under evaluation for potential quantum security, quantum communications uses. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. AT&T Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 20260727804891) on July 27, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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