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Intel Unveiled Major Acquisition Deal Worth 15.3 Billion Yuan
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Fusion42 · 28 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Intel announced an agreement to acquire Israeli quantum computing software company Classiq for approximately $2.3 billion, aiming to create a full-stack quantum computing platform. The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2027, is Intel's largest quantum computing industry acquisition to date and marks a significant expansion into quantum computing business.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing, and 5 sources have reported it between 26 Oct 2026 and 28 Oct 2026.
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Intel is betting big on quantum computing by snapping up Classiq, signalling the sector's move from research to commercialisation. You should consider repositioning if your quantum offer lacks software integration or scalable platforms.
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5 sources · first reported 26 Oct 2026 · latest 28 Oct 2026
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