https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-quantum-computing-company-ionq-to-buy-cybersecurity-firm-for-up-to-1-3-billionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-quantum-computing-company-ionq-to-buy-cybersecurity-firm-for-up-to-1-3-billionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-quantum-computing-company-ionq-to-buy-cybersecurity-firm-for-up-to-1-3-billion#u123933Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:46:19 +0000Quantum-computing company IonQ has agreed to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock transaction valued at up to $1.3 billion. The strategic acquisition aims to bolster IonQ's cyber unit and advance quantum security capabilities. Financial terms indicate the purchase price can reach the multi-billion valuation milestone through stock mechanics. Meanwhile, IonQ also recently announced the pricing of a separate $2.0 billion equity offering. The corporate expansion moves forward as the quantum sector increasingly merges with advanced network defense technologies to prepare for fut