IonQ to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Elisity for Up to $1.3B in Stock

IonQ, a quantum computing firm, agreed to acquire cybersecurity startup Elisity for up to $1.3 billion in an all-stock deal, expanding its security portfolio. The acquisition signals IonQ's strategic pivot toward cybersecurity, though financial details and regulatory approval remain pending. This move could reshape competitive dynamics in quantum security.