D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS): 27% of Surveyed Business Leaders Expect $5M+ ROI from Quantum Optimization Within First Year

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Survey by Wakefield Research and D-Wave shows 46% of surveyed business leaders expect $1 million to $5 million ROI from quantum optimization within the first year of adoption.
81% believe they have reached the limits of classical computing's capabilities for optimization.
53% are planning to integrate quantum computing into their workflows, while 27% are considering it.
Quantum optimization is seen as especially valuable in logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, planning and inventory, and R&D.
88% of participants said their organizations would 'go above and beyond' for even a 5% improvement in optimization.
A new survey released by D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) ('D-Wave'), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, suggests that quantum computing is gaining traction as a business tool, particularly for optimization problems. The findings point to a growing belief among surveyed decision-makers that classical computing may no longer be sufficient for the operational challenges they face (https://ibn.fm/YPAsc).
Conducted by Wakefield Research, the survey queried 400 business leaders from North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region in May 2025. Respondents were decision-makers from industries such as logistics, manufacturing, life sciences, financial services, and retail; sectors where optimization is central…
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