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IBM vs. D-Wave: The Ultimate Quantum Battle Begins

IBM and D-Wave are taking radically different routes into the post-silicon era. One offers commercial utility today, while the other may possess the stronger platform for tomorrow.
Rick Orford Written by: Rick Orford
Mike Reyes Edited by: Mike Reyes
Last Updated August 25, 2026
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IBM (NYSE:IBM) and D-Wave (NYSE:QBTS) represent two radically different ways to invest in quantum computing. The real battle is not simply about which machine is more advanced. It is about whether immediate utility can outweigh the financial strength, enterprise reach, and staying power needed to dominate a long computing transition.

Stock prices used were the market prices of Aug. 13, 2026. The video was published on Aug. 13, 2026. On the date of publication, Rick Orford did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this video.

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