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EPB Launches IonQ Forte Enterprise Quantum Computer in Chattanooga
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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
EPB has launched the IonQ Forte Enterprise quantum computer at its Quantum Center in Chattanooga, creating the first combined commercial quantum computing and networking hub in the U.S. This initiative includes partnerships with local universities and aims to foster quantum technology development, optimize power grid operations, and stimulate local economic growth through new jobs and research programs.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.
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You can now access US-based commercial quantum computing infrastructure combined with networking in Chattanooga, opening doors for enterprise and academic teams to innovate quantum applications locally. This infrastructure shift requires your team to explore partnerships or projects around quantum optimisation or communications.
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